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Altering of BatsRule 1-3-2 NoteRULE CHANGEPlayPic The altering of non-wood bats continues to be an importantissue in high school baseball. It is the responsibility ofplayers and coaches to ensure that bats are not altered. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Altering of BatsRules 1-3-2 NoteRULE CHANGEPlayPic The NFHS has been advised that certain manufacturers consideralteration, modification and "doctoring" of their bats to beunlawful and subject to civil and, under certain circumstances,criminal action. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20132
Electronic Monitoring EquipmentRule 3-3-1fRULE CHANGEPlayPic It is illegal to use any video monitoring or replay equipmentfor coaching purposes during a game. That includes mobiledevices that have video capabilities. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Electronic EquipmentRule 3-3-1fRULE CHANGEPlayPic A coach or team member may use electronic equipment inthe dugout as long as it is not used for video recording orreplay. A tablet computer used for scorekeeping purposesonly is permissible. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20133
Equipment in Coaching BoxRule 3-3-1iRULE CHANGEPlayPic A coach may not have any electronic equipment in thecoaching box, even if intended to be used for scoringpurposes only. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Electronic EquipmentRule 3-3-1iRULE CHANGEPlayPic The only equipment that a coach may have and use in thecoaching box is a stopwatch, a rules book (hard copy) and ascorebook (hard copy). REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20134
Extra Warmup ThrowsRule 6-2-2c ExceptionPlayPic RULE CHANGEPlayPic When a pitcher is ejected from a game, his successor maybe authorized to receive more than the standard eightwarmup throws that he would get as a substitute. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Extra Warmup ThrowsRule 6-2-2c ExceptionRULE CHANGEPlayPic When replacing a pitcher who was ejected, the substitutepitcher should be afforded the same warmup criteria as hewould if replacing an injured pitcher. Extra throws may beauthorized by the umpire-in-chief. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20135
Editorial ChangesDead Ball and Delayed Dead BallTableAwards or Penalties #23. “Batter is out. Coach isrestricted to the dugout/bench upon firstoffense, then ejected after second offense .7offense .7-4a, 11--3-5, 44--1-3b Penalty.Rationale: Editorial.6
Points of EmphasisLegal Pitching PositionsPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic PlayPic The windup is one of two legal pitching positions. For thewindup, the pitcher’s non-pivot foot shall be in any positionon or behind a line extending through the front edge of thepitcher’s plate. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20137
Legal Pitching PositionsPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic PlayPic The set is the other legal pitching position. For the setposition, a pitcher’s entire non-pivot foot must be in front of aline extending through the front edge of the pitcher’s plateand the entire pivot foot must be in contact with or in front ofthe pitching plate. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Illegal Pitching PositionPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic PlayPic A number of pitchers are starting a pitch from this hybridposition. This position is illegal since it does not meet thecriteria of either the windup or set position. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20138
Illegal Pitching MotionPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic Going to the mouth while in contact with the pitcher’s plateis an illegal pitch with no one on base or a balk withrunners on base, not because the pitcher goes to hismouth, but because the action simulates the start of thepitching motion. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Pace of PlayPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic A pitcher has 20 seconds to pitch or make or attempt a play(including a legal feint) after receiving the ball. By enforcingthis and other pace of play rules, the game will be played atthe proper speed without either team gaining an unfairadvantage. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 20139
Pace of PlayPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic PlayPic A returning pitcher has 60 seconds to complete his fivewarmup throws (timed from the third out of the previousinning). Teams should hustle on and off the field once thethird out is made. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Pace of PlayPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic The batter must remain in the box during his time at batunless one of the eight exceptions in Rule 7-3-1 is met.Keeping the batter in the box dramatically increases thegame’s pace of play. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 201310
Pace of Game Play The committee identified these areas in need of improvementsthat detract from what otherwise is an exciting and enjoyablegame: Handling offensive and defensive charged conferences in atimely manner. Speeding up the time between innings and during pitchingchanges. Umpires diligently counting the number of warmwarm-up pitches. The batter’s box rule (the batter must generally keep one footin the box during an atat-bat). Unless it meets one of the eightexceptions:Pace of Game Play(Batter’s box rule exceptions) The batter swings at the pitch.The batter is forced out of the box by the pitch.The batter attempts a “drag bunt.”The pitcher or catcher feints or attempts a play at any base.The pitcher leaves the dirt area of the pitching mound ortakes a position more than five feet from the pitcher’s plateafter receiving the ball.A member of either team requests and is granted “Time.”The catcher leaves the catcher’s box to adjust his equipmentor give defensive signals.The catcher does not catch the pitched ball.11
Compliant BatsPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic The head coach of each team is required to verify to theumpire-in-chief that his team's equipment is properlyequipped in accordance with NFHS rules, prior to the startof each game. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Compliant BatsPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic PlayPic There are several ways bats can be altered illegally, includingthrough the use of bat warming devices. Even though a batmeets the rules, once it has been altered, it is an illegal bat. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 201312
Compliant BatsPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic Removing the end cap off a bat makes it an illegal alteredbat, with or without doing anything to the inside of the bat,such as inserting tennis balls or shaving the inside wall ofthe bat. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Risk MinimizationPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic Loose equipment on the field is a safety issue. Umpiresand coaches must be diligent to ensure that there is noloose equipment in live-ball territory during a game. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 201313
Risk MinimizationPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic Umpires must be aware when inclement weather is in thearea. Play must be stopped at the first sound of thunder orthe first sight of lightning for a minimum of 30 minutes. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Risk MinimizationPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic When the bullpen is on the playing field, teams will use aplayer to “protect” the players warming up from batted balls.The protector is required to have a glove. A NOCSAEapproved helmet is recommended, but not required. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 201314
Good Sporting BehaviorPOINT OF EMPHASISPlayPic Each game is an opportunity for coaches, umpires andplayers to model respectful behavior. The positive valuesthat are learned will serve players long after their baseballexperience has concluded. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013Good Sporting BehaviorCoaches and Umpires must work together.Each contest is another opportunity for coaches andumpires to teach not only baseball skills, but alsomodel respectful behavior as well as professionalrelationships.Game situations typically provide a coach theopportunity to identify a “teachable moment” toreinforce good sporting behavior.15
Sports Medicine ReportBaseball Injury DataThe NFHS High School RIO TM has reported that boys’ baseballhas one of the lowest injury rates among the boys’ sportsstudied.Most Common injuries:Sprains (19.6%)Strains (18.7%)Fractures (16%)Most Common Body Sites:Head/Face (17.2%)Shoulder (16.6%)16
WIAA Protest ProceduresNFHS rules do not allow for protests;WIAA rules DO28.0.0 CONTEST PROTESTS - Protests of an official's judgment willnot be heard. Game protests must meet the following requirements tobe heard:A. When a coach feels that there has been a misinterpretation ormisapplication of a rule, the coach shall notify the game officialsfollowing the incident in question and prior to the resumption of actionthat the remainder of the contest is being played under protest.The protest must be noted in the official scorebook when applicable.OFFICIALS JURISDICTION ENDS AT THAT POINTWIAA Protest ProceduresA protest is merely an attempt to clarify a rule.17
NFHS rules do not allow for protests; WIAA rules DO 28.0.028.0.0 CONTEST PROTESTS CONTEST PROTESTS --Protests of an official's judgmeProtests of an official's judgment nt will
2018; Las Vegas, Nev., December 12, 2018. 2019 Official Baseball Rules_2019 Official Baseball Rules 3/26/2019 5:16 PM Page iii. iv FOREWORD This code of rules governs the playing of baseball games by professional teams of Major League Baseball and the leagues that are members of the
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Approved March 24, 2018 American Legion Baseball shall be played in accordance with rules adopted by the National Baseball Committee and Americanism Commission and Major League Baseball. Changes to the Official MLB Rules are noted in Rule 1 of the American Legion Baseball rules. These rules generally pertain to matters of safety, equipment and .
Dugout Steps Baseball is a full simulation of the game of Baseball. Dugout Steps Baseball features a highly detailed interaction between Pitchers and Batters, giving flavor to the age-old battle between Hurler and Slugger. Dugout Steps Baseball provides for a wide variety in Pitcher Perform
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