2008 asa rule book double base

The automatic double or rulebook double is quite often mistakenly called a ground rule double. Asa is considering a bunch of rules changes for 2011, including quite a few playing rule changes. A ground rule double is a double that is awarded due to a unique to a particular park or grounds hence the term. A runner missing a base or touching the wrong portion of the double base if a. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or paper.

Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. F3 recovers in time to grab ball in barehand and place ball in hand on the orange part of 1st base prior to b1 reaching the base. A fair batted fly ball over the fence is a home run starting 6 panels on and to the left from the first base foul line. In the past the asa has applied a rule of thumb that 10% of the products or services advertised should usually be available at the from or up to price based on the 2010 bis pricing practices guide. In 2008, asa celebrated its 75th year as on organization promoting the. An automatic double is the term used to refer to a fairly hit ball leaving the field in circumstances that do not merit a home run, as described in major league baseball mlb rules 5. Defending against a twobase walk posted in fielding. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Batter swings at the first three pitches and fails to put the ball into play. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. If you change those rules, then youre playing nonstandard rules. What is the penalty for throwing the ball out of play.

Braun is removed from second base and his double is negated. 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. A batter is only out on strikes once the catcher legally catches the third strike. The asa standard rule would be whatever the asa rule book says it is. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. The runner must either deviate away from the play or slide, and if he slides it must be in a direct line to the base. Jun 30, 2010 asa rulebook, rule 8section 7article r. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. The group condenses all our typical anesthesia codes to a single frontandback. Half the base is white over fair territory and half. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing.

Settles or is touched on or over fair territory between home and first base or between. My team keeps getting burned by a batter getting a walk then running to second. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Although i dont agree with all this a right handed batter has to veer in and out nonsense, the double bag eliminates that. A base runner will only be allowed 1 extra base on a missed played ball to any base. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. The automatic double or rule book double is quite often mistakenly called a ground rule double. Either player can use either side of the base to lead off from, tag up, or complete a put out.

Aug 08, 2007 a book rule double is when the ball bounces over the outfield fence. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. I was not talking about force outs in general but the asa rule about retreating back to the base a runner or br was initially. I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes i saw the sign no ones gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the. This advice is given by the cap executive about nonbroadcast advertising. Asa state qualifiers and championships are standalone events. Consider me a dangerous novice in both the cli and the asdm. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. The runner runs for the foul portion of the double base after hitting the ball while the fielding team.

Asa potential rule changes for 2011 softball at bellaonline. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Sep 29, 2008 defending against a two base walk posted in fielding. Which one more rewards the defense than the offense. Slow pitch when the runner fails to keep contact with the base to which. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. Asa rules you can leave the bag as soon as the ball reaches home plate. It turns out, asa has a slightly different penalty than little league. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Every sport has its quirks especially when it comes to the rules.

However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. A batted ball hitting the white portion is declared fair and a batted ball hitting the colored portion is declared foul. When the ball bounces over the fence is defined in the rule book. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. If the throw makes the defensive player stand on the orange, the offensive player can use the white. Time limit for all games will be 60 minutes or 6 innings. Remember that anytime a batter is hit, it is always a dead ball. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game.

Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. Most cases are easy to code and can be done based only on looking at the relative value guide. This base shall be 15 by 30 inches and made of canvas or other suitable material and not more than 5 inches high. For the 8u level, the home team is responsible for providing a hitting tee. The home team will occupy the third base dugout and the visiting team will occupy the first base dugout.

Official rules of softball amateur softball association. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Incorrect rule interpretations a running list page 9. Extend an imaginary line from the end of the backstop parallel with the first base foul line all the way out. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and.

Please remember there may be additional areas in the rule book than those noted below that pertain to each situation. At no time is the branding sticker allowed on top of the base. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Asa girls 10u a eastern tnt explosion branchland, wv asa girls 10u a southern na na asa girls 10u a western team smith yorba linda, ca asa girls 10u a northern black widows edwardsville, il asa girls 12u a eastern central pa krunch blue harrisburg, pa asa girls 12u a southern kennworth bandit 94 kennesaw, ga. Asa proam rules of competition apply to all levels of asa federation competition unless modified below. Asa safety 1st base, play at orange bag at 1st slowpitch. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention.

The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. Apr 17, 2008 they have a rule called the force play slide rule that covers a runner sliding and interfering with a fielder for example, when sliding at second base on a potential double play. Extend an imaginary line from the end of the backstop parallel with. First base the double base shall be used at first base. A better understanding rather than just reading it. A book rule double is when the ball bounces over the outfield fence. Just like a lot of rules apply to all versions of the sport slow pitch, fast pitch, 16 if a rule doesnt say it applies to. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. But if they have a runner at 3rd and you defend against the runner going from 1st to 2nd, it seems you will always give up a run to the runner on 3rd to get that out.

The 8u rules are identical to the asa 10u fast pitch rules except as specifically modified by the published 8u rules. Baseball discussion group ask the umpire double first. Batter hits the ball, catcher fields it and throws to 1b who makes the out on the wrong orange bag. Find answers to cisco asa logging on specific access rule from the expert community at experts exchange. A 15run rule will be in effect after 3 innings and a 10run rule after. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. When a base is dislodged while base runners are progressing around the bases.

When can you leave base in coed slowpitch softball. The infield fly rule is explained in the official baseball rules in two places. I suppose it was moved because it makes more sense for it to be where it is now. Just like a lot of rules apply to all versions of the sport slow pitch, fast pitch, 16 if a rule doesnt say it applies to any one certain version it applies to all versions. See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004. The myths were originally posted by jim booth eteamz baseball rules expert and the rules were written by asa. Read on to see what may be coming down the pike, as well as my opinion on each potential new rule. Defending against a twobase walk fielding fastpitch forum. Hello experts, im having trouble figuring out how to be alerted when a specific access rule is triggered on my asa.

Usssa rules will be followed unless otherwise stated. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. Cisco asa logging on specific access rule solutions. The base is 15x30 inches and both sides of the double base shall be equal thickness. A releasetype base may be used the double first base may not be used. The home team will supply 2 new, yellow asa approved game balls prior to the start of the game. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. It is in microsoft word format i have modified them from jim booths baseball rule myths to be compatible with asa softball. Listed below are the answers to the slow pitch umpire test. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.

But, they have it bundled with a mechanics program on cd. When a thrown ball or fair batted ball strikes an umpire. The umpire rules that b1 is safe due to f3 touching orange part of base and not the white part. I understand that she is out if she doesnt go to 2nd after taking the turn at first. Double base question discuss fastpitch softball community. The home team will supply 2 new, yellow asa approved game balls prior to 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. Standard asa rules also say that after the intial play on a batter runner, the double base becomes one big base. I take no credit for this other than compiling them, writing the commentary and. Cisco asa logging on specific access rule solutions experts. A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all baserunners including the batterrunner, as a result of the ball leaving play after being hit fairly and leaving the field under a condition of the ground rules in effect at the field where the game is being played.

Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. If the tournament is held in 2008 it would be the players age on. Oct 17, 2010 i saw the sign and it opened up my eyes i saw the sign no ones gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the sign i saw the. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes that. I find i learn a lot of things better by having the rule happen to me. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner.

Archery shooters assocation asa the worlds premier outdoor 3d archery federation and tournaments. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and state championships. This base is 15 by 30 inches and made of canvas or other suitable material. Thats because few fans and nonpitchers ever take the time to peruse section 8. The runner is still advancing to the next base at her own risk. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist. Rule book clarification rule 8, section 7 k several umpires have indicated that the language in rule 8, section 7 k with respect to the runner is out is confusing. I do not have a 2020 rule book and heard a rumor that there are. A fair batted fly ball over the fence to the right of the 6th panel is a ground rule double. 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. Tri county rules greater buford athletic association.

It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Since at least 1984 until the 2007 rule book this was in the definitions section under force out. They have a rule called the force play slide rule that covers a runner sliding and interfering with a fielder for example, when sliding at second base on a potential double play. Asa rules on softball overthrows softball at bellaonline. The world baseball softball confederation wbsc regulates rules of play in more than 110 countries. Half the base is white over fair territory and half is orange or green over foul territory. The double base makes sense as it provides the runner a clear path to a designated point.