State high school associations membership 50 member state associations and d. The ball glances off the first basemans glove over fair territory and bounces into the firstbase dugout. Louisiana high school athletic association this site contains information on the association, the various sports teams, and a variety of studentathlete related material. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate.
National federation of state high school associations. Note that is only specific length of each model as indicated. 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. Rule 1 players, field and equipment section 1 positions of players art. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one short page, i initially expanded this umpiring aid some time ago by adding rule excerpts to the simple list to assist high. To maintain a consistent and uniform standard for high school competition. Rule 1 effective january 1, 2020 the sei nocsae mark is required on all baseballs that meet the nocsae standard that will be used in high school competition. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Baseball is the fourthmost popular sport for boys at the high school level with 474,791 participants in 15,632 schools during the 2012 season, according to the nfhs athletics participation survey. The runners from third base and second base are awarded home, and the runner from. It is the responsibility of players and coaches to ensure that bats are. If the pitchers undershirt sleeves are exposed, they shall not be white or gray. The national federation of state high school assocations nfhs is the national governing body of high school sports. In baseball and softball due to daily limitations, it is permissible for an athlete to participate in a junior varsity and varsity game in the same day.
To ensure that every baseball manufactured meets the same level of quality and playability. The ball shall be a sphere formed by yarn wound around a small core of cork, rubber or similar material and covered with two strips of white horsehide or two strips of white cowhide tightly stitched together. Nchsaa clears up baseball pitchcount rules by bladenonline on 12052016 chapel hill the north carolina high school athletic associations board of directors met thursday and detailed the specifics about the pitchcount rules that. Baseballs shall have the seinocsae mark along with the nfhs authenticating mark. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. The game of baseball at the high school level is in great shape, with increased participation by the student athletes and also increased number of schools sponsoring the sport. As such, it is intended to aid in the administration of the game. Obstruction in high school baseball nfhs baseball umpires. Rule 2 note the altering of nonwood bats continues to be an important issue in high school baseball. I have updated to current numbers and sections in contrasting color. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. If he does not slide, he must avoid interfering with the play. Nfhs rule changes approved in high school baseball, softball. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records.
High school baseball is an extension of the classroom and a valuable learning experience in good sportsmanship. Apr 27, 2008 obstruction in high school baseball nfhs obstruction and the related base awards and amount of protection always seem to be confusing on the field and in the classroom whenever discussing the rule. 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. National federation of state high school associations football. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Part 1 2015 new or revised nfhs rules this simplified and illustrated book is a supplement to the 2015 nfhs baseball rules book. High school associations 2017 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. A few others, most noteably ncaa and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, also referred to as fed, have amended, rewritten, and renumbered the rules pretty significantly. For 2015 the obr book was completely revised and reorganized. Compression sleeves that are solid black or solid dark colored shall. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. There were 12 rule change proposals facing the committee this year, the least number in over six years. 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.
Baseball uniform rules by on may 04, 2016 baseball. National federation of state high school associations baseball. Three baseball bats that have bbcor certification, and would have been legal for use this year have been decertified by the ncaa, and therefore are no longer legal at the high school level. Baseballs that have both marks seinocsae and nfhs authenticating mark or just the single nfhs. Nfhs rules official baseball rules rule reference reference. Baseball comments on the rules 2020 baseball points of emphasis.
Shall stop the contest and inform the head coach of the violation. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. These rules are only superseded by age group competition rules and nvtbl local rules as shown below. The only two safety rules that cover your situation read. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will. High school associations restricted to the benchdugout rule 331 penalty for any minor violation of rule 331f, 15, gk, the offending coach will receive a written warning and will be restricted to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one short page, i initially expanded this umpiring aid some time ago by adding rule. He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitchers. With the new rule change in 322 and 842s, this activity. Obstruction in high school baseball nfhs obstruction and the related base awards and amount of protection always seem to be confusing on the field and in the classroom whenever discussing the rule. High school athletic association commissioner teresa hayes, north iredell high school. If a game is called before completion of the number of innings and conditions as specified in the nfhs rule book, the umpire shall declare the contest a no game. Jul 08, 2014 baseball is the fourthmost popular sport for boys at the high school level with 474,791 participants in 15,632 schools during the 2012 season, according to the nfhs athletics participation survey.
Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate. It is the responsibility of players and coaches to ensure that bats are not altered. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see 422 during which it attempts to score runs by having its batters become base runners who advance to and touch first base, second base, third base and home plate. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Nfhs reaches more than 19,500 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.
The 2018 nfhs baseball rules book is portable being a kindle version which enables me as a league director to have the rules book with me wherever i go and to have quick and easy access to it. Unlike youth baseball, in high school, the runner is never required to slide. The deadline extension was granted to accommodate those schools that had a robust surplus of baseballs and allow them to be used and not be wasted or destroyed. For individual players, uniform sleeve lengths may vary. However, sleeves of each individual player shall be approximately the same length and shall not be ragged, frayed or slit.
All basketball competition in the cifcentral section shall be conducted in accordance with the national federation of state high school athletic associations basketball rules along with cifcentral sections basketball advisory committee, and approved by the board of managers. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. National baseball national coach of the year 201718. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit 2020 rule changes. Nfhs rule changes and interpretations for more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. The nfhs has been informed by the ncaa that the bbcor decertification process has been implemented for the reebok vector tls 32inch model and 33inch model baseball bat.
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