Usssa a world tournament slowpitch kissimee, floridas fortune road complex 820 2017. After two, any ball hit over the fence will be ruled and out. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written. I played in a league in which the ballstrike was called based on the angle in which the ball crossed your shoulder. Usssa abusemolestation policy usssa will not tolerate the abusemolestation of any minor participant at a usssa sanctioned activity. Teams should check with their state director to see what their states berth validation requirements are for playing in a usssa national championship event.
Competitive slow pitch player, hobbs, breaks down the 20 asa bat standards in slow pitch softball. Regulation 11 asa or usssa certified balls will be used. Eric slim rice has been named as the national uic for usssa slow pitch and gsl while tim cordill has been named as the national uic for baseball. Congratulations to the first place team of jack kirk, randy quale, scott breuer, and randy johnson. Demarini asausssansaisa ultimate weapon 17 slow pitch bat. Go over ground rule for that field any unique rules for that field identify all openings in the field area that the ball may leave the field of play. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. There are six major governing bodies for slowpitch softball. Usssa rule book usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration.
Stillwater community education adult athletics softball. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. The 2020 edition of the fast pitch rules book is now officially available online.
The ball must be pitched underhanded at a slow speed. Please notify parents and enforce this rule as needed. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. It is concise and complete and made for the slow pitch umpireplayer, from recreational levels to our most competitive events, said usssa national slowpitch uic. Tournaments that have been approved are available on links below. Demarini asa usssa nsaisa corndog 2 17 slow pitch bat, 28 oz 3.
These rules replace and supersede any rules published by. The above usssa amendment also applies to the wncssa, ncsa, and wncrs or a wncssa, ncsa, or wncrs affiliated person. Bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. Is the strike called in relation to your body position or where in relation to where the ball hits the plate. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. Effective january 1 st 2020, all u events and all teams in u events must use a maximum drop 8 8 bat with the official usssa 1. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slow pitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state and the national level. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association.
All inquiries pertaining to playing rules interpretations should be sent to. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. Wncssa 2017 players guide wncssa slowpitch softball. All programs will use 11 usssa approved softballs, except boys and up in boys and mixed. Slowpitch bat guide how to choose a slowpitch bat louisville. In hitting a slow roller to f5, the a whole bat slips out of b1s.
After learning these rules and applying them to your style of play for slow pitch softball you will go from the amateur association all the way to the united states specialty sports association. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slow pitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state and the national. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. Lake charles recreation and parks adult slow pitch softball. Usssa boston area umpires wilmington, ma powered by.
Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving. Our rule book is now the most current, user friendly version to date. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium pkwy, melbourne, fl 32940 or email. Usssa mens major world series championship resmondo vs smash it sports. They are amateur softball association asa, united states specialty sports association usssa. A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. Official usssa slo pitch softball rules will govern the league with the following exceptions. Usssa has decided to move back the legal use date until 2023, to give players a longer usable period for currently owned. The short handed rule will be allowed in youth slow pitch when an injury has occurred to either an offensive batterrunner or a defensive player.
Usssa sanctions athletic events in which it provides rules for play and a tournament structure that leads to end of season tournament opportunities for teams that register to participate in usssa. How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school duration. For more information on the worlds largest multisport organization log onto usssa. Once a defensive player attempts to apply a tag, the runner has 3 ft. Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike. Utrip umps normally wont call anything over head high a strike because the batters stand up in the box and if it hits the plate its a ball, so its virtually impossible to throw a pitch that hits 10 in the middle and crosses below the back shoulder without hitting the plate. By hallie wilson viera, fl october 4, 2017 throughout september, 6year usssa pride veteran and 3time allnpf performer, jordan taylor, organized and executed an auction for childhood cancer awareness month. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slow pitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state. The 2018 miken freak maxload features a 14inch barrel length with a 12 ounce end load for added power at the plate. Page 12 2018 western nevada county slow pitch softball association leagues rules and regulations 1. Not found in usssa rule book 2018 slow pitch youth rule book and by laws.
Document center adult softball league rules 2017 lake. Mnusssa hall of fame benefit golf tournament on june. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play.
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