The batterrunner stayed in his legal path towards the outside of the basepath, but the throw took the first basement directly into the oncoming runner. After passing a fielder other than the pitcher and no other fielder had an opportunity to make an out. The runner ran into the first baseman who was blinded by the late. Baseball is a batandball game played between two opposing teams who take turns batting and fielding.
Unquestionably interference immediate dead ball, runner is out, all other runners return to their base at time of the pitch unless forced, and the batter is put on first. The first time it happened, the opposing coach called the league president and was told that the runner should have. Become a part of the largest baseball rules community in the world. The goal is to help participants understanding the rules. In baseball, interference occurs in situations in which a person illegally changes the course of play from what is expected. All portions of this particular page and the pages of the official major league rules book are sole property of major league baseball and have been reproduced without any alteration by baseball almanac who first obtained the written permission of the office of the commissioner. List is not allinclusive not recently updated see link nfhs pro rules differences. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. While runners interference is by far the most common, umpires, spectators, coaches and other offensive players can interfere with the play on the field as well.
The offensive player who is in the process of running the bases whether as a batterrunner or base runner. Nfhs rules differences baseball fast pitch softball. I have seen umpires and spectators interference at baseball games but not at softball games, and i almost got called for coachs interference once. In addition to the official wording below, a link has been placed on the dizzy dean national website left hand column of every web page taking you to the sadler insurance risk management web page. The intent is to provide further explanation in conjunction with the official usssa fast pitch playing rules rule book. In the event the batterrunner has not reached first base, all runners shall return to the last base occupied at the time of the pitch. So sometimes contact happens, and there is no ruling. The afa is operated by a group of volunteers across the country and has no paid staff. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. I take no credit for this other than compiling them, writing the commentary and. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. The rules of fastpitch softball govern all areas of the game, including base runners.
Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game baseball 2016 baseball softball softball 2016 rule 1 rule ref rule ref rule 1. The 2014 revision to the official baseball rules, in renumbering the rules, has disposed of the timehonored type a and type b obstruction. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Both of these games were little league 12u but i would imagine that asa interference rules would be the same as ll. Interference in softball can come in various flavors.
The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to. Ball hits pitchers glove and changes direction towards 3rd base. This is not interference because the runner did not interfere with a play in progress. The committee recommended that the runners lane be drawn on the field down the first base line, reverting to the rule in the 201415 rules book. When a batter apparently hits safely and a runner who is forced to advance by reason of the batter becoming a runner fails to touch the first base to which he is advancing and is called out on appeal. He could be called out even if he is not hit by the throw, if the umpire judges that by being outside the lane he interfered with the fielders attempt to field the throw. Obstruction asa ruling does the runner automatically get.
Amending the official softball rules a rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. We look at these types of interference, and my one brush with coachs interferenc nonrunner interference in softball softball at bellaonline. When a fair batted ball strikes the person, attached equipment, or clothing of an umpire or a runner. Asa help runner it by batted ball slowpitch softball. The batter is out if, in running to first base, the batterrunner is hit by a throw while running outside of the 3 foot running lane, or interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base. The device alters the manufactures design of the shoe 185. It was founded in anaheim, ca in 1980 for the promotion of girls fast pitch softball.
This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf. The objective of the offensive team batting team is to hit the ball into the field of play, allowing its players to run the bases, having. May 27, 2019 ill have to look up the citation when i get home, but interference does not have to be physical contact in usa softball. Runner interference is the most common interference in softball. 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. The nfhs, usa, etc, rules s clearly state that a defender can not block or obstruct the base runner without the ball.
Interference can also be called when a batter is running outside the 3 foot line on the 2 nd half of the way to 1 st base, rule 6. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner. Fastpitch softball tv network free fastpitch softball videos, fastpitch softball blogs, fastpitch softball clinics, and softball drills. Mar 26, 2014 fastpitch softball tv network free fastpitch softball videos, fastpitch softball blogs, fastpitch softball clinics, and softball drills. Original content compiled by andrew pecora njsbua edited and expanded by steve orinick note. Obstruction asa ruling does the runner automatically. Jun 25, 2008 runner interference with a batted or thrown ball.
Ill have to look up the citation when i get home, but interference does not have to be physical contact in usa softball. R1 and r2 are on 2nd and 3rd respectively, with no outs. It is in microsoft word format i have modified them from jim booths baseball rule myths to be compatible with asa softball. The game proceeds when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball which a player on the batting team tries to hit with a bat. The lane would be three feet wide and 30 feet long. Asa is the same as the nfhs copied rule 8 when they revamped a few years ago from the asa book. Each pt association is entitled to have three delegates present at the rules forum but only one of the three delegates is entitled to vote on rule change proposals. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. And understanding them will help you become a true baseball expert. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball.
On the other side, the interference rules states that a base runner can not impede, hinder, or confuse the defender in making a play on the ball, this can be physical andor verbal. Girls fastpitch softball rules for base running sportsrec. Get free access to baseball forums, rules analysis and exclusive email content from current and former major league baseball players and umpires. Interference might be committed by players on the offense, players not currently in the game, catchers, umpires, or spectators. The batter runner stayed in his legal path towards the outside of the basepath, but the throw took the first basement directly into the oncoming runner. Each type of interference is covered differently by the rules. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. In fact, in all my years of coaching and playing softball, i have never seen any of the other types of interference. Jul 01, 2008 rules that define how to judge a batted ball, fair or foul. While umpiring at the 2014 spanish fork halloween havoc tournament 10u girls fast pitch championship game the runner rounded first and headed towards second base.
Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Batter and runner interference in softball softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your. Jun 29, 2017 the committee recommended that the runners lane be drawn on the field down the first base line, reverting to the rule in the 201415 rules book. A fielder has his arm hit during his throwing motion of an actual throw. An inner sole shaped device that is attached to the front sole of a softball shoe to extend the toe of the shoe does not comply with the nfhs softball rules. Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders, or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration. There are quirks at every level of this game, from mlb to little league. If the umpire declares the batter, batter runner, or a runner out for interference, all other runners shall return to the last base that was in the judgment of the umpire, legally touched. Ss makes move to left to field the ball, runner stops to avoid contact with ss.
Interference in softball covers a wide range of actions that impede, hinder or obstruct a defensive player. No contact made but both running side by side towards 3rd. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book 2 equipment 1. The words official softball are no longer clearly visible on the bat, but the bat meets all other criteria of a legal bat. Unquestionably interference immediate dead ball, runner is out, all other runners return to their base at time of the. Softball rule myths asa rules compiled by joel here is the text version of the sb rule myths i published on eteamz fastpitch board. Runner hit by batted ball page 2 discuss fastpitch. Baseball rules academy the rules of baseball, explained. Baseball and softball scorebook national collegiate. In addition, under the new rules manufacturers must demonstrate to usssa that bats that are easily altered to mprove the bpf will show dramatic visible.
Under the new rules a bat will no longer be licensed for usssa play if it can ever improve in performance beyond the bpf limit 1. When a runner is called out for interference, the batterrunner is awarded 1st base and credited with a fielders choice. Softball runner interference rule sports in general. A fielder starts to throw and stops because a runner is in his way but no contact is made and no intentional acts are made by the runner to cause interference. The american fastpitch association or afa, is a nonprofit corporation, under the direction of ron gossmer. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball nfhs. Rule 2214 will state that followthrough interference is when the ball hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home plate or the catchers attempt to play on a runner, and rule 2215 will state that backswing interference is when a batter contacts the catcher or his equipment prior to the time. Points, power rating, and class fastpitch america softball association official rules the following rules are the official fastpitch america softball association rules. If the umpire declares the batter, batterrunner, or a runner out for interference, all other runners shall return to the last base that was in the judgment of the umpire, legally touched. If youve ever seen an umpire rule book, youll appreciate the convenience of this baseball resource. An offensive player who has reached first base and has not yet been put out or scored.
The nfhs, usa, etc, ruless clearly state that a defender can not block or obstruct the base runner without the ball. The offensive player who is in the process of running the bases whether as a batter runner or base runner. In the event the batter runner has not reached first base, all runners shall return to the last base occupied at the time of the pitch. Baseball rules academy exists to simplify this crazy game. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Girls fastpitch softball is a popular high school and recreational sport across the united states. Rules that define how to judge a batted ball, fair or foul. In the case of the softball game, it was clearly runner interference. Nfhs baseball fast pitch softball rules differences. I am not sure of the rule here is the situation runner on 2nd ball hit up the middle. The first baseman was in the base path obstructing the runners easy return.
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