Official Fastpitch Rules
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The certificate will be issued in the League Name. Payment must be made with one check. All rates include an administration fee and registration fee. There is a $55.00 22nd Year Anniversary Edition processing fee for credit card purchases. $9 North American Fastpitch Association Rules of Softball The North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) gratefully acknowledges the Rules Committee, State Directors, Managers, Umpires, and others for their contribution to these rules. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without written permission from the publisher. NORTH AMERICAN FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION. North American Fastpitch Association http://nafa.mmfl.net & www.NafaFastpitch.com EFFECTIVE: December 31, 2012 The North American Fastpitch Association is constantly updating the rules of fastpitch. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed copy of the rules with registrations each year. This provides the general rules, but may not have the latest update of rules for the NAFA Youth 8U to 18U. Several pages are also included for NAFA Adult specific. 1 What is the North American Fastpitch Association NAFA is the North American Fastpitch Association. We are a very successful Fastpitch organization that is the fastest growing Fastpitch Association in North America. Due to our success many directors from multiple Fastpitch groups have joined our group giving us an even greater presence throughout North America.We are dedicated to our teams, directors and umpires and that is why we are having such success. We put teams first! Come join us in a great environment where everyone is important to each other. Executive Director ……….. Benjie Hedgecock President Youth ……….. Larry Parker Adult Web Site http://www.nafafastpitch.com Youth Web Site http://nafa.mmfl.net/ 2 Contents Page What is the NAFA (North American Fastpitch Association).. 2 Major Rule Changes…………………………………….......... 4 NAFA Youth Executive Committee…………………………. 6 NAFA Men’s Program Executive Committee……………...... 7 Adult Men & Women Rules Exceptions to Rule Book…….... 9 Section 1 - Definitions…………………………………......... 13 Section 2 - Field of Play……………………………….…….. 24 Section 3 - Equipment & Uniforms………………………… 29 Section 4 - The Game………………………………..…….... 34 Section 5 - Appeals & Protests.………………….................... 42 Section 6 - Players & Substitutes..…………………............... 46 Section 7 - Blocked Ball…...……………………………........ 54 Section 8 - Interference & Obstruction ……………….......... 58 Section 9 - Pitching................................................................... 71 Section 10 - Batting…….………………………….……....... 78 Section 11 - Base Running.………………………….……... 94 Section 12 - Conduct……….……………………………...... 124 Section 13 - Umpires................................................................... 128 Section 14 - 8 & 10U Rules…………………...……................ 134 Code of Conduct………………………….……...................... 135 Age Qualifications………...………….……............................. 136 Appendix A Bats……………..…………………………........ 137 Appendix B DP/Flex..…...……………………….……......... 138 Index to the Rules…………………………………………. .. 144 3 Major Rule Changes Run Rules Modified It will be a complete game with at team ahead by 15 or more runs after 3 innings, 12 or more after 4 innings, 8 or more after 5 innings. EXTRA PLAYER (Option to be decided on by both coaches and umpire before game) *This is not mandatory Up to two(2) extra players can be used to increase the batting lineup to ten(10) or eleven (11) batters. The extra player(s) will be placed in the lineup in the batting position(s) to be occupied. The extra player(s) can also be used on defense (only 9 defensive players may occupy the field), but must keep the same position in the batting order. The extra player(s) if used, must be selected prior to the start if the game, listed appropriately on the lineup card presented to the umpire, and noted as EP as their defense posi- tion. Failure to declare the use of the extra player(s) prior to the start of the game precludes the use of extra player(s) in that game. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner is used for an extra player, that player becomes the new extra player. The original extra player may re-enter like any other player under the re-enter rule. If an extra player is used, the position must be used the entire game. If in using extra player(s), there are no substitutes, a player be- comes injured, the position will be considered an out for the remainder of the game. If a substitute is available to replace the injured player, the substitution shall be made to complete the origi- nal provided roster to the umpire. 4 NAFA National Tournaments NAFA is proud to be once again hosting the Northern Nationals in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Since the inception, NAFA has been about the athlete ensuring that each female softball player has the best experience possible while playing in a NAFA Nationals Tournament. NAFA Girls 10u Fastpitch - Bloomington, MN- July 24-27, 2014 NAFA Girls 12u Fastpitch - Eagan, MN - July 17-20, 2014 NAFA Girls 14u Fastpitch - Eden Prairie, MN - July 24-27, 2014 NAFA Girls 16u Fastpitch - Shoreview, MN - July 24-27, 2014 NAFA Girls 18u Fastpitch - Chaska, MN - July 24-27, 2014 Adult Tournaments are listed on www.nafafastpitch.com Youth Tournaments are listed on http://nafa.mmfl.net/ Contact NAFA Directors Adult Directors are listed on www.nafafastpitch.com Youth State Directors are listed on http://nafa.mmfl.net/ 5 NAFA Youth Executive Committee Larry Parker - President NAFA Youth [email protected] Bill Pearson - Minnesota Director [email protected] Tom Bye - Minnesota Director [email protected] Bob Tomlinson - Wisconsin Director [email protected] Greg Berg - Wisconsin Director [email protected] Neil Notermann - Iowa Director [email protected] Ed Kimminau- Kansas/Colorado [email protected] John Seitz - South Dakota [email protected] Mick Holland - California Director [email protected] Al Emerson - Arizona Director [email protected] Sean Hall - Illinois Director [email protected] Cliff Whitson - UIC [email protected] Kris Russom - [email protected] Benjie Hedgecock - National Director [email protected] 6 NAFA Men’s Program Executive Committee President, Ronn Kopp, [email protected] East Coast Vice President, Loren Lathrop, [email protected] Upper MW Vice President, Jon Kegel, [email protected] West Vice President,Robert Hernandez, [email protected] Lower MW Vice President, Mike Watson, [email protected] Umpire-In-Chief, Carley Parish, [email protected] Classification Chair,Mike Clark, [email protected] Business Manager, Kris Russom, [email protected] Executive Director, Benjie Hedgecock, [email protected] Founder Emeritus, Pat Bucknell, [email protected] Founder Emeritus, Jim Williamson, [email protected] UIC Emeritus, Dewey Yoke, [email protected] Special Programs Hall of Fame Chairman: Ronn Kopp Historians: Pat Bucknell, Jim Williamson Masters Committee Chair: Mike Clark Development Committee: Hedgecock, Hernandez, Watson See our men’s fastpitch website for more info at: www.Nafafastpitch.com 7 Mens Fastpitch World Series Dates For an updated list of the 2014 Men’s Fastpitch World Series dates go to nafafastpitch.com 8 9 Adult Men & Women Rules Exceptions to Rule Book These tournament rules exceptions are the first priority. The Second priority is any decision made by the Tournament Committee. The Third priority is the NAFA Official Rules for any item not specifically covered in these exceptions and not ruled on by the Tournament Committee. These rules are for the Regular World Series only.1 - No courtesy runners. No tie breakers. Shorthanded rule.You may finish with less than you started with by taking an out in the lineup for the person that is dropped due to injury. You may NOT drop a person due to ejection. You must have 8 players to continue a game. 2 - Uniforms and Equipment: The Official bat list is listed on the website. All players must be in like uniforms with a number on the jersey. Each player must wear a hat. The catcher must wear a protective mask and throat protector. Batters and base runners must wear a helmet (preferable NOCSAE approved) with double ear-flaps. 3 - A team consists of (8), 9 players or (10 with the DB/DS Rule). You must have 8 players to start and finish a game or it is a forfeit. If you start with 8 you must take an out in the 9th spot in the batting order. 4 - Run Rule: The 7 run rule shall apply to all games in the 5TH inning and the 10 run rule after 4 innings. All games will be played until there is a winner. NAFA has no time limit and no tiebreaker for the regular WS. 5 - Leading Off (Clarification): 10 Adult Men & Women Rules Exceptions to Rule Book The base runner may not leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand. Penalty: Dead Ball, No Pitch, Base-runner is out. 6 - On Deck Circle: The on deck batter may use either on deck circle as long as they are behind the batter when using the opposite circle.