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Indianapolis, in july 20, 2010 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, in a ruling by its board of directors, announced today that waivers or modifications of the recent ban on composite bats in high school baseball may be considered in certain circumstances. With runners on first base and third base, the pitcher legally steps toward third and feints a throw. Nfhs rule about batter interference baseball fever. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with. A player who has been rendered apparently unconscious during the game may resume. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition. A team captain may provide the plate umpire with the teams lineup card. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. The catchers helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface.

I have extended the content significantly, attempting to be as allinclusive as possible. Rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball nfhs. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. Dead ball and suspension of play deadball and delayed deadball tables rule 6. Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. Therefore, the purposes of the playing rules are to. The batter is awarded 1st base if a pitched ball strikes the ground and then contacts the batter, provided the ball isnt swung at or called a strike. Penalty enforcement comments on 2015 rules revisions points of emphasis official nfhs lacrosse signals 2015 rules for boys youth lacrosse appendix a. For 2015 the obr book was completely revised and reorganized. In its ongoing effort to minimize the risk of injury in high school football, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs football rules committee expanded the provisions of unnecessary roughness to include contact with a defenseless player. In the process, b2, who bats righthanded, after swinging or not swinging at the pitch a makes no attempt to get out of the way of f2 throwing to third or b is unable to make an attempt to get out of the way of f2 throwing to third. Part 1 2015 new or revised nfhs rules this simplified and illustrated book is a supplement to the 2015 nfhs baseball rules book. This is my second year using the eversions of the rule book and case book.

The catcher shall wear a body protector, baseballsoftball protective shin. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. With his pivot still engaged with the pitching plate, the pitcher turns and feints a throw to first base. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Click here for the 2019 nfhs softball points of emphasis. What fed has done is add the phrase except ball lodged in glove to the text of those rules and delete the case plays 5. Baseballs that have both marks seinocsae and nfhs authenticating mark or just the single nfhs. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. A batter must attempt to avoid being hit by the pitch that is completely inside the batters box in order. Rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no.

The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football playing rules reflect a national perspective based on decisions that best serve the needs of the sport on a national level. Mar 06, 2019 20 nfhs baseball rules interpretations situation 9. The funny thing though is that it is listed only as an editorial change to rules 511f5 and 833c. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. National federation of state high school associations football. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at.

In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see. Umpiring rules by state association adoption comments on the rules points of emphasis improper conduct penalty summary chart official nfhs softball signals. This video is best used along with your nfhs rulebook. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Add the word not in the last sentence as noted below.

We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. With less than two outs, r2 and b2 at the plate, r2 attempts to steal third. Changes the requirements of the rule to be in front of and parallel. Baseball rules changes 2015 by nfhs on november 21, 2014 baseball. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Baseballs shall have the seinocsae mark along with the nfhs authenticating mark. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference rule defense in fair territory at time of pitch with minimum one foot in fair territory except catcher. Jun 25, 2016 this video is best used along with your nfhs rulebook. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high. The material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. Sep 10, 2015 the material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Elliot hopkins editor, referee enterprises illustrator, inc.

State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Rule 1 effective january 1, 2020 the seinocsae mark is required on all baseballs that meet the nocsae standard that will be used in high school competition. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Note that member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing. While engaged with the pitchers plate, the pitcher may. An extra base hit is one which enables the batter to advance to first base and then to one or more succeeding bases 93. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.