All games will be played under national federation rules. Official nfhs rules archive baseball rules academy. 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. Baseball rules book in considering the application of a particular rule. The official playing rules committee made the following changes that. 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 for rulescompliant player more.
Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. Additional nfhs publications may be ordered online at form 20 revised 2011 201112 soccer rules book boys and girls. Fundamental did not get updated with this years rules change in the manual only. Part one contains those plays that illustrate the changes and revisions. Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, 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. For the 2011 high school baseball season, attention is being called to. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. After each committee concludes its deliberations and has adopted its recommended changes for the. Football is a game with the stated objective of one team carrying or passing the ball across the opponents goal line or kicking the ball through the opponents goal by a place kick or drop kick. Indianapolis, in february 15, 2011 changes in penalties for misconduct fouls in high school field hockey highlighted the january 1214 meeting of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs field hockey rules committee. Nfhs authenticating mark shall be on each ball as shown in figure of the.
Rulings in this book are approved by the nfhs softball rules committee. Most recently added bat to the decertification list is listed first. Organizations who use obr, but with their own leaguespecific modifications, typically provide their rules supplement as a free download. The traditional system of the visiting team hitting in. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent. The head coach of each team may choose for his team to use any, all or any part of the speedup rules. The official playing rules committee made the following changes that will be in. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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 among. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective. Defensive players f5 and f3 are wearing facehead protectors. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.
A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. 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. Basically, the case book interprets or elaborates on the basic rules and in essence have the same effect as rules when applied to particular sections for which they. National federation of state high school associations softball. A legal slide can either be feet first or head first.
Ppt nfhs rules powerpoint presentation free to download. Global nav open menu global nav close menu apple this is not a complaint, its a discussion starter. The nfhs has been informed by the ncaa that the bbcor decertification process has been implemented for the following baseball bats. Member associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of these playing rules for the studentathletes in their respective states. Nfhs softball rule book pdf what are the best mystery books, under current astm test methods. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the nature or extent of the modifications that may be appropriate for children who are younger or less skilled than high school. The playing rules committee, at its december 1977 meeting, voted to incorporate the notescase book comments section directly into the official baseball rules at the appropriate places. B2 hits a ground ball that the shortstop turns into a 643 double play.
Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, 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. Nfhs rules changes affecting risk 1982 20 baseball. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Here are the ways that the nfhs rules differ from the official baseball rules on potential collisions at home plate. The nfhs is committed to using this site to deliver the most current online resources available to assist you in your season and your career. The umpire shall not accept the lineup card until all substitutes are listed. A coach will still be able to add a substitute to the game with no penalty. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, 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.
Nfhs rules changes affecting risk 1982 20 baseball 1982 batting helmets meeting nocsae standard to be required in 1985. The changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics necessary to enforce. They are used by coaches, officials, players and many fans who wish to know more about the rules of the game. Only baseball bat manufacturers can apply for and receive a waiver from the nfhs. The nfhs has banned hollow composite bats unless they remain besr. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price.
Nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. The first baseman rolls the ball to the mound and all the defensive players go to their dugout. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award winners. The same fundamental is correct in the 201112 basketball rules book. Member state associations of the nfhs independently make decisions regarding compliance with or modification of the playing rules for the student athletes in their respective states.
The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. High school baseball plays seven innings and little league uses sixinning games. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat. Other prerequisites including the points just described, following are 10 prerequisites which will go a long way toward helping every umpire gain the respect and confidence heshe is striving to attain in becoming a toprated umpire. Nfhs pitching regulations were created and are maintained for highschoolage pitchers of all skill levels, not just those seeking participation opportunities at higher levels.
In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to use them. Ncaa charges for the hard copy rule book, but you can download a pdf version for free. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship. Any aluminum or composite bat that meets the january 1, 2012 specifications found in rule 2e. The rules of baseball differ slightly from league to league, but in general share the same basic. Many often wonder how the rules that govern high school football are developed and why they are written the way they are. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might appear in the rules book for consecutive editions. B delete phrase or throwin, from the first sentence. A high school pitcher may begin with one or two more.
San gabriel valley unit welcome to the official website. Nfhs football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. The meetings listed below are updated instantly whenever the chapter secretary sets up or changes a. Page 61 rule 82011 nfhs softball case interferes by touching the batted ball or by illegally hindering f5 in fielding or throwing. 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.
Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no recommendation about the. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Having all known substitutes listed will speed up substitution and player changes. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. The baseball rulebook of the national collegiate athletic association ncaa, aside from.
State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A runner cannot initiate a collision with a fielder, even if the fielder has the ball between the runner and the base he is trying to get to. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The current ruling contradicts rule 632 penalty exception, which states that a ball shall not be awarded to the batter when the rule is being intentionally violated in order to walk the batter without throwing a pitch. In this way, if a rule is misapplied or misinterpreted, reference to the rules book can be made and correction made if warranted. Their results, however, provide an opportunity for interested parties to check if a particular bat is compliant with nfhs high school playing rules.
Rules reference nfhs 2011 baseball rules changes 112 addition. Nfhs rules game preliminaries safety rules pitching rules batter and dh rules substitution rules courtesy runner defensive conferences visits obstruction a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Require that a player that is bleeding is removed from. Only baseball bat manufacturers can apply for and receive a waiver from the. For 2020, there are finallyofficially specific baseballs that can only be used in nfhs games.
Page 3 2011 12 changes201112 nfhs basketball case part 1 comments on the 2011 12 revisions center circle line specifications 1. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, 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. National federation of state high school associations. Free nfhs softball rule book 2011 free pdf file sharing. Effective immediately and until further notice, the bats listed below should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a. With r1 on second, b2 hits a slow ground ball to third base.
The game is won by the team which accumulates the most points. No player reentry is permitted during extra innings. The speedup rules suggested in the national federation baseball rules book may be used by one or both teams in each regular season or playoff game. Play rulings in the rules book are interpretations approved by the nfhs soccer rules committee. The rules describe 3 possible systems of mechanics that may be. Any person having questions about the interpretation of nfhs football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Welcome to the nfhs central hub dedicated entirely to members of the nfhs officials association. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. Rules books which are published by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs contain the official rules for high school sports.