Nsa slow pitch rule book

The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Altered bat 8 1 1 bat specifications 1519 3 1 an, note batter in box 31 7 1 d, effect appeal play 8 1 2 baserunner 4041 8 7 gj, effect batting out of order 32 7 2 ac. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Altered bat 8 1 1 bat specifications 1519 3 1 an, note batter in box 30 7 1 d, effect appeal play 8 1 2 baserunner 40 8 7 gj, effect batting out of order 32 7 2 ac. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels.

The pitcher shall take a position with both feet on the ground and one or both feet in contact with the pitching plate. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. Click here to read more april 28, 2020 nsa canada world series events. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director. The indiana nsa hall of fame ceremony was held on 111619 in michigan city. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball, the nirsa slow pitch softball rules book includes all of the latest rule changes and updates for the sport. Every umpire has a slightly different strike zone and if the umpire does not tell me why a pitch was a ball that i thought was a strike i dont know what i need to do to fit into his strike zone.

Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. If you were to make a pointbypoint comparison of the nsa and asa rule book, you would find literally dozens of rule differences. I can guarantee you that every pitcher that has ever thrown a pitch has tossed some pitches he thought were strikes that got called balls. The nsa is one of the original big 3 softball associations and you will find our brand on our certified slow pitch equipment. Apr 24, 2018 the rule states that a request for an intentional walk can now be made prior to or during the atbat by the defensive coach or catcher. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in canada. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Nsa bylaws are split into adult slow pitch and youth fast pitch to make it easier for you to find what pertains to your program. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Rspa rules 2019 short version one page pdf rspa rules 2019 8 pages pdf the 2019 slo pitch national official slo pitch rule book is now available at. Usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch as of 20 bats used in usssa slowpitch softball leagues must carry the new united states specialty sports association usssa thumbprint stamp. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact.

The nsa was purchased by bill and kathie horton in 2016 where it thrives under their proven leadership today. A pitched ball hitting any part of the extension or plate is a strike. This change aligns fast pitch and slow pitch rules to keep up with current trends of the sports and maximize the flow of the game. Mens softball rules nashvilles home for adult sports leagues. May 4, 2020 nsa canada releases guidelines for the return of slopitch leagues. High school softball rules changes focus on intentional walks. During this time the item can be further evaluated in actual gameplaying situations. Co editor eddie ray cantrell national director of umpires. All bats must be either asa or nsa approved regulation slow pitch softball bats. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Slo pitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slo pitch community in 1989. If the batter does not hit the pitch, base runners must return to their bases immediately.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Co editor don snopek national slowpitch umpireinchief. May 4, 2020 nsa canada releases guidelines for the return of slo pitch leagues. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.

Need help with nsa vs asa rules slowpitch softball. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. Bsc softball, inc page 2 of 36 bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. Usssa had changed their testing standard for sanctioned events, which is why the new stamp was created.

Each sanctioned team will receive an official nsa canada rule book as part of the sanction benefits. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Nsa bylaws are split into adult slow pitch and youth fast pitch. 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. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. Pitch must be between 612 feet or else the pitch will be called illegal while it is in the air. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. New 2020 pitching rules page 3 discuss fastpitch softball.

In fast pitch softball, the shorter distance in asa gives the pitcher a decided advantagebatters have less time to see the ball, forcing them to rely on quick reactions and a little luck. The balls compression the pressure required to compress the ball onequarter inch cannot exceed 375 pounds. With the reduction in the illegal pitch penalty made last year, an illegal pitch is no longer the appropriate penalty for this violation, said don briscoe, national rules coordinator. Rule interpretation protest must come before the next pitch. All members agree, through participation, to accept the rules set forth. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in. Slo pitch national offers, to member teams, a canadawide qualifying tournament program leading to regional, provincial and national championships in over 22 category and calibre levels. Here is a quick update for the 2020 world series events. All other 2016 nsa rules will govern play twin players a any two players may be designated as twin players. Nsa the players association index to slowpitch rules references are to rule, section and subsection page rule sec. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. For instance, asa publishes a rule differences chart for asa, nfhs high school and ncaa softball. In asa, the pitchers mound sits 50 feet away from home plate, while the nsa puts the pitchers mound 3 feet further away.