2-65-2, 8-1-1c,8-4-3a, 9-6-2: The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Rationale:This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game.
Helmet surfaces manufactured with a glare (mirror-like) surface are illegal. This rule change was made due to some of helmets being manufactured with a glare (mirror-like) surface which is distracting and potentially dangerousMore...
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
An electronic device is defined as any device that accomplishes its purpose electronically. Technology has presented coaches and players with a wide variety of devices that can be used for their improvement. Rule 1-8-6 allows for team personnel to utilize technologyMore...
Rules Changes Approved in High School Baseball, Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Hopkins, Theresia Wynns
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.
This revision to Rule 3-3-1 was one of five changes recommended by the NationalMore...
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 3, 2012) — Batters in high school softball no longer will have to make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitch in order to be awarded firstMore...
A. Pitching Regulations. NFHS pitching regulations were created and are maintained for high-school-age pitchers of all skill levels, not just those seeking participation opportunities at higher levels. A high school pitcher may begin with one or twoMore...
WHITE REMOVED AS PERMISSIBLE SOFTBALL COLOR (1-3-1): The color “white” was removed from the list of permissible colors for softballs. All softballs used for competition must now be optic yellow. The “white” language was out of date andMore...
Please be advised that there was an error in the 2012 Softball Rules Book, on page 68, 8-6-16c – Delete the 10th word, “intentionally,” from the first sentence.
Clickherefor the original 2012 Softball Press Release.
High School Softball Rules Change Enforces Stricter Penalty for Illegal Bats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Struckhoff
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 5, 2011) — The use of altered or non-approved bats in high school softball will draw an additional penalty for both players and coaches beginning with the 2012 season.
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