Oklahoma secondary school activities association baseball. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. All nonwood bats shall meet the batted ball coefficient or restitution bbcor performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a silk screen or other permanent. After not being able to find anything on the internet that could visually describe it, i set out to collect information. By enhancing baseball rule book language and the overall format, this series improves the value knowledge to the reader, while supporting the actual source of those rulings. Situation numbers are designated with a decimal whereas rule references are shown with a dash. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. While it has been standard that a pitcher has one minute to complete his warm up throws to start an inning, there was no time limit in the rules. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. 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. 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.
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. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The official rules maintained by major league baseball. Obr 2016 spanish national federation of state high school associations nfhs, or fed. Major league baseball uses the offical baseball rules obr for their games. Differences between nfhs and official baseball rules obr. Page 1 rule 122012 nfhs baseball rules home plate home plate 1st 2nd 3rd pitchers plate base catchers box and batters box grass line coachs box 26 dia.
Director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. Link is to portal where you can purchase print or e book versions. 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. Correct 8 an offensive conference will be charged when. I have always been a little unclear on how the dpflex rule could be used. Contains the official case plays for baseball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Instituted concussion language that is consistent with all nfhs rules books and was. Nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground. See suggested guidelines for management of concussion in appendix b on page 97 of the 2012 nfhs football rules book. Promoting activities programs through showcase events. Umpire may restrict the offender to the benchdugout for the remainder of the game or eject the offender.
All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. Concussions continue to be a focus of attention in football at all levels of competition. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2009 the clarification of baseball bat specifications was among four rules adjusted by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its annual meeting june 79 in indianapolis. Foul line on deck circle recommended line width is 21 2 recommended distance from foul line to nearest obstruction or dugout should be 60 the on deck circle. These areas of concern are often cyclical, some areas need more attention than others, and that is why they might more. Page 1 rule 122012 nfhs baseball rules 2nd base 6 6. Baseball rules changes 2016 by nfhs on february 18, 2016 baseball. The rules changes subsequently were approved by the nfhs board. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. The rules book is easy to navigate and a great asset for any baseball league directors to have. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app.
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. Substituting coaching bench and field conduct charged conferences rule 4. Once again, the nfhs football rules committee has chosen to emphasize the head and helmet as a point of emphasis for the 2012 season. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Before starting the delivery, he shall stand with his entire nonpivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitchers plate a nd with his. A coach who physically assists a runner during playing action. Nfhs 2014 baseball exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. Rule 2211 a runner yelling at a shortstop causing him to drop a fly ball. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size immediate availability. Abua baseball rules austin baseball umpires association. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.
Tampering with bats rules 4 and 741a altering and tampering with bats is not only against the rules at every level of baseball but it. Modified the bat rule involving composite baseball bats effective. Effective january 1, 2012 no bat with a besr label is legal. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. The batterrunner is out when a third strike is caught by the catcher. 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.
Nfhs director of sports, sanctioning and student services. For instance, a person may check out a book from the local library which describes the rules and. The rules differences shown on the next several pages are the major differences between nfhs and obr rules. You wouldnt navigate the seas without a map and or compass. Rules in black and white helps you navigate the rules. The nfhs is the sole and exclusive source of model interpretations of nfhs rules. There are many places a person could find rules for field hockey. Mlb, american legion, nfhs, ncaa, cal ripken, babe ruth, american legion and little league rule books and interpretations. 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.
Rules reference nfhs 2012 baseball rules changes 1. Ncoa baseball umpires new york state baseball umpires association. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Dead ball suspension of play dead ball tables rule 6. Osaa baseball rules clinic january 27, 2012 4 national federation of state high school associations take part. We know you will find the information useful and use the resources to stay informed. A runner maliciously contacting a fielder without the ball.
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. Where can you find answers to 2012 nfhs umpire test answers. 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. Welcome to the diamond, the homepage for nfhs baseball officials information. This powerpoint presentation from the national federation of. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. All nonwood bats 31 inches and over in length must meet all of the nfhs standards as detailed in nfhs. National federation of state high school associations. Effective immediately feb 21, 2012 and until further notice, the marucci cat5 33 length bat should be considered a noncompliant bat and subject to nfhs baseball rules 4b and 741a.
A legal slide can either be feet first or head first. 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. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. 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 2012 baseball softball softball 2012 rule 1 rule ref rule ref rule 1 pitching distance 606 1211 112b pitching distance 43 no similar rule 112d 16 circle must be drawn around pitchers plate. Play numbers are designated with a decimal whereas a rule reference is shown with a dash. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Nfhs and official baseball rules obr obr is used by most youth sports baseball leagues ponycolt, little league, babe ruth, american legion as well as most adult baseball leagues. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. The nfhs will be working with interested parties to develop a tamperevident protocol that will be reported to the nfhs baseball rules committee at the june 35, 2012 annual rules meeting for implementation for.
High school associations 2019 nfhs baseball rules powerpoint b. Beginning january 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of restitution bbcor performance standard, and such bats. Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. The rule number resides with each infraction in alphabetical order. National federation of state high school associations nfhs presented by georgia football officials association gfoa points of emphasis 2012 football rules changes. Baseball national federation of state high school associations. In the book provided by the nfhs, 2012 high school baseball rules by topic, on page 182, you will find. The head coach is now required to be at the pregame meeting. Contains the official rules for baseball and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport. Rule 2 note the requirement that bats be marked as tamperevident has been removed. The print is big and enough space to write notes on the pages.
Stopwatch hard copy of the nfhs baseball rules book hard copy of a scorebook cellular phone in pocket for emergencies. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale, comments 6 art. Rules reference nfhs 2014 baseball rules changes, rationale. Tapps uses nfhs rules with a few modifications as shown in the tapps rule book. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. The coefficient of restitution cor of baseball shall not exceed. Cms baseball bat standards for 201415 current iesa baseball bat standards\bats nfhs rule 2 any nonwood bat that has a barrel diameter greater than 2 58 inches is illegal. In 2012, the infield fly rule was thrown back in the spotlight by baseball. Effective january 1, 2012 the bat which may be a wood or nonwood product shall be a smooth implement, from the top of the cap to the top of the knob. Nfhs learning center launches course for public address announcers nfhs smac releases statement on preparticipation physical evaluations covid19 instrument cleaning guidelines.
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