The starting pitcher is required to pitch until the batter is put out or reaches base. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. B head protector, a mask with a throat protector that meets the nocsae standard, body protector, protective cup male only and baseball protective shinguards. Jun 25, 2016 sometimes mlb rules are different than nfhs rules. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form.
High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. If a state association has made gameending rules, they must be followed, even if the coaches of the two teams want to. Nfhs exam answer key 2016 nfhs baseball exam ii question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. Added additional inappropriate acts by the offender that would require an immediate ejection. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Baseball beginning with the 2016 season, umpires will be required to issue a warning to coaches before restriction to the benchdugout or ejecting them as part of a new penalty progression to promote preventive officiating. National coach certification honor roll 717 to 730.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. The revision to rule 331 penalty was one of two changes recommended by the nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 79. Rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball nfhs. A team is allowed one conference per inning while on offense. Nfhs rules during the coachesumpires pregame meeting. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat 32 and 33 lengths only should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a. Any violation for the use of an illegal bat shall result in an ejection of the head coach of the offending team. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student. A balk or illegal pitch results in an immediate dead ball in high school baseball.
These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. A defensive team conference is a little more involved because of the pitching position, which changes more often. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. National federation of state high school associations 2016 nfhsghsa baseball rules clinic take part. Choose from 88 different sets of nfhs rules flashcards on quizlet. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services.
Apple, android and kindle users can buy ebooks from and view them through the kindle app. Points of emphasis are developed by nfhs rules committees and should receive special focus and attention by officials, coaches, players, fans and other leaders within the high school setting. Skull cap, a mask with a throat protector, body protector, protective cup and baseball protective shinguards. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. Head protector, a mask with a throat protector that meets the nocsae standard, body protector, protective cup male only and baseball protective shinguards. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information.
Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. Njsiaa modifications lineup cards umpire communications with press and social media suspended games adult coaches must wear helmet in coaching box. Rule change rule 120 new nonplaying personnel nonplaying personnel, e. National federation of state high school associations ghsa points of emphasis bylaw 2. Baseball and wrestling mark koski field hockey becky oakes cross country, gymnastics. This is your way to voice your opinion and potentially enhance the sport for the youth of. National federation of state high school associations softball. D the batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. National federation of state high school associations. High school baseball rules now will require a pitching restriction policy based on the number of pitches thrown in a game.
Beginning with the 2016 season, umpires will be required to issue a warning to coaches before restriction to the benchdugout or ejecting them as part of a new penalty progression to promote preventive officiating. The 2016 17 nfhs baseball rule changes will be updated at a later date on the nfhs website at nfhs. Batting helmets meeting nocsae standard to be required in 1985. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. In addition to the two rules changes, the baseball rules committee approved three points of emphasis for the 2016 season. Pitcher steps off rubber and throws ball into dead ball territory.
It is our intention to continually update, and we encourage you to visit the diamond frequently for updates and new information the nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals. Nfhs rules require players and coaches to be within the. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever. Baseball rules changes 2016 by nfhs on february 18, 2016 baseball. Elliot hopkins, theresia wynns indianapolis, in july 18, 2014 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed.
Rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. The nfhs part 2 tests for licensed officials in the sports of baseball and softball are now available online. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Uniforms of all team members should be of the same color and style. Baseball rules in black and white free app teaches you the confusing and convoluted rules of baseball better and easier than any other baseball rules resource anywhere. 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. The 201617 baseball rules clinic is comprised of four 4 lessons. Even during what we hope is a short time, while there are currently no games being played, officials may use this tool to increase their knowledge, brush up on the rules and situations or complete the exam to move to the various levels. Nfhs baseball rules changes pitching restrictions nfhs major editorial changes wiaa reminders, rules and procedures select lessons will require you to successfully complete the lesson quiz before you can continue to the next lesson. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. To all who visit this document, please be advised it is to.
Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the. Nfhs rule changes and interpretations for more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball indianapolis, in july 6, 2015 rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings last month in indianapolis. Those changes were subsequently approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs board of directors. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. On defense the coach or a nonplaying assistant coach is allowed three conferences per game and, if there are extra innings, he gets one and only one conference per. Electronic versions of the nfhs baseball rules and case book are now available for purchase as ebooks.
The nfhs baseball rules committee and the nfhs board of directors believes there are areas of the game of interscholastic baseball that need to be addressed and given special attention. Nfhs exam answer key 2016 nfhs baseball exam i question answer choice answer text rule reference 1. High school baseball is an extension of the classroom and a valuable. Points of emphasis developed by the baseball rules committee for the 2016 season are as follows. The revised pitching policy in rule 626 was one of six rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 57 meeting in indianapolis. Can a pitcher use the modified stance under nfhs rules. C allow jones to pinchhit and mark the change on the lineup card. Baseballsoftball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseballsoftball scorebook. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people.