Clarified the compliant type of surface for batting helmets and reaffirmed that batting helmets shall meet the nocsae standard. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. The catcher shall wear a body protector, baseballsoftball protective shin guards, and. If the shot on goal is a drive, the ball must cross the goal line at a height of no more. Rules changes for the 2016 baseball and softball seasons were made at rules committee meetings. The nfhs spirit rules writing committees consist of experts in the give\. The nfhs baseball rules committee meets annually to discuss rules change proposals, editorial changes and points of emphasis to the baseball rules book. The nfhs suggested guidelines for management of concussion is in the appendix in all of the 2015 16 nfhs rules books and was developed by the nfhs sports medicine advisory committee smac. Therefore, it is legal for a coach or player to use a camera, tablet or phone to record video during a game from the dugout. The mound area shall meet suggested height and slope specifications found in the suggested layout of the pitchers mound diagram 3. 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. 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. The rules of baseball differ slightly from league to league, but in general share the same basic. The material is drawn from the nfhs football case book for 2015.
The revision to rule 314 was the only change recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball. A fly ball is a batted ball that rises an appreciable height above the ground. Baseball rules changes 2016 by nfhs on february 18, 2016 baseball. We recommend using gamechanger for stat keeping as you may export the pitch counts directly. In high school baseball, each team is permitted seven turns at bat see.
Nfhs and wiaa announce baseball rules changes for 2020. Video equipment rule 331 not only may teams record video during the game, but they may also watch it for coaching purposes. Should technology aid performances in high school sports nfhs news nebraska, rhode island students selected as recipients of spirit of sport, heart of the arts awards. Nfhs 2014 baseball exam part ii with answers the exam to follow will have 100 questions. If you are looking for a book 2015 and 2015 nfhs baseball umpires manual in pdf format, then you have come on to right site. Indianapolis, in july 18, 2014 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Pecora updated 114 2015 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 2015 baseball softball softball 2015 rule 1 rule ref rule ref rule 1. High school baseball rules changes focus on player safety nfhs. Arkansas activities association arkansas high school sports and.
For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Baseball rules changes 2015 by nfhs on november 21, 2014 baseball. Apple, android and kindle users can buy e books from and view them through the kindle app. Rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs. 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. Crosschecking, elbowing, goalkeeper contact, kneeing, slashing, tripping, and roughing all had options. Rule 331 the rule that prohibited using video for coaching purposes during a game has been removed. The official rules maintained by major league baseball.
All questions must be answered prior to completing the exam. Expanded designated hitter role coming to high school baseball. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase. Colorado hs baseball alum brandon mccarthy dishes on pitch cou. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Part 1 2015 new or revised nfhs rules this simplified and illustrated book is a supplement to the 2015 nfhs baseball rules book. National federation of state high school associations nfhs. Many often wonder how the rules that govern high school football are developed and why they are written the way they are. This is my second year using the eversions of the rule book and case book. Rules changes approved for high school baseball, softball nfhs.
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. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Thank you for participating in this annual interpretation meeting. They are great resources to have electronically especially since with amazon you can read them on any of your devices. The catcher shall wear a body protector, baseballsoftball protective shin. Rules book, case book, umpires manual, simplified and illustrated. Rule 7 is physical and stick fouls, rule 8 is other fouls, and rule 9 is game flow. Nfhs network provides fans opportunity to view state basketball tournaments affected by coronavirus nfhs news the nfhs voice. National federation of state high school associations. We encourage you to work with your member state association and submit a rules change proposal form. While the rules of baseball are in great shape, we continue to work toward improving the sport by recruiting and retaining more young people. Director of sports, sanctioning and student services.
The baseball rulebook of the national collegiate athletic association ncaa, aside from. Uavs for broadcast purposes under the control of the nsaa 2015. Gardner, publisher susie knoblauch, 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. 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. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. Elliot hopkins indianapolis, in january 29, 2015 beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. Obr 2016 spanish national federation of state high school associations nfhs, or fed. Welcome to the 2019 baseball rules powerpoint presentation.
Nfhs rulebooks categories 2020 baseball rules book price. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation adjustable viewing size. 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. Each school is provided one nfhs baseball rules book. News release rules changes approved in high school baseball, softball for immediate release contact. Baseball softball lineup sheets 100 sheets baseball softball scorebook. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs football playing rules reflect a national perspective based on decisions that best serve the needs of. According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa director of sports, sanctioning and student services. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no.
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