2015 SCISA Softball State Rules Presentation Coaches shall: 1. Review this rules presentation by February 2 nd. 2. Complete and return softball rules questionnaire by February 2 nd.
SCISA Softball Important Dates Prior to January 19, 2015 (first practice date) Coaches must complete all required work prior to first practice: ¨ Head Coach CPR Certified ¨ Online Concussion Course: (NFHS or CDC) Required of all coaches ¨ NFHS Online Course: Sportsmanship - Required of all coaches ¨ NFHS Online Course: Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment Required of all coaches Þ All required player information (Physical, Agreement for Participation, Warning of Inherent Risk) filed before being allowed to practice. Monday, January 19, 2015 1 st Practice Date Schedules Due Monday, February 2, 2015 Deadline to File Softball State Rules Online Presentation Questionnaire - 2015 Softball State Rules Clinic Presentation ¨ Online at SCISA website (http: //scisa. org/athletics/softball) - complete questionnaire by February 2, 2015 * Note - The AD shall file a completed Rules Questionnaire completed by each member of your school’s coaching staff (all levels). Failure to complete the required questionnaire will result in a $100 Fine. Monday, February 23 First Playing Date Note: a team may play one pre-season game or tourney March 16 & 17, 2015 Student Government Spring Convention No Games scheduled on the 16 th or before 4: 00 on the 17 th Tuesday, May 5 Last Softball Playing Date Season Reports Due All-Region Teams Due May 8 th & 9 th Softball State Tournament - Lexington, SC May 11, 12 & 13 State Championship Series Saturday, May 16 North-South All-Star Game
Requirements for SCISA Softball Coaches 1. The HEAD COACH must be CPR certified. 2. All softball coaches must have successfully completed an on-line Concussion Course. Your AD will keep documentation verifying that all coaches are in compliance. (NFHS website or CDC) 3. NFHS Online Course: Sportsmanship - Required of all coaches 4. NFHS Online Course: Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment - Required of all coaches
POINT OF EMPHASIS Sportsmanship Ø Pre-Season Parents Meeting Ø Code of Conduct review with players / coaches Ø Designated Representatives Ø Sportsmanship message before game Ø Coach – Umpire Conference What you permit, you promote! © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
SCISA Requirement: Designated Representatives It is responsibility of each school’s administration to be an active agent at every athletic event enforcing the SCISA Code of Conduct. In the absence of the Head of School or Athletic Director, each school is Required to provide a DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE at all athletic events, both home and away. The Designated Representative will represent the school’s administration and will assist with the enforcement of the Code of Conduct.
Good Sporting Behavior § Coaches and team members should respect their opponents and officials. § Pursuit of an official to the locker room, car or parking lot is unacceptable. § School administration is responsible for security of the officials. § Post-game ejections do exist. Coaches or parents who pursue officials after a game should be reported to the state association office.
National Federation of State High School Associations SCISA permits a post-game ejection! Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
SCISA ADOPTED SPEED-UP RULES: • Courtesy Runner. May be used, not required. For pitcher and/or catcher May use same runner but not in same half inning • Intentional walks will be issued upon request. • The 15 run rule after 3 innings and the Ten (10) Run Rule in 5 innings are in effect in all SCISA Games. • 8 th Inning & Beyond – Use International Tie-Breaker.
Non-Appeal Play On failing to proper tag-up or a runner missing a base, SCISA umpires will declare the runners out once the ball is declared dead.
SCISA Policies Assistant Coaches Rule prohibits any member of the coaching staff who is not the head coach from leaving the vicinity of the dugout or coaching box to dispute a judgment call by an umpire. Penalty: both the head coach & the offending coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game.
JV / Varsity Participation v A Team and a Player has a 26 game limit for the season. v A player cannot participate in a JV and varsity game in the same day. v All eligibility rules must be followed.
Coaches in Dugouts While on Defense The rules & SCISA Policies prohibit the practice of coaches sitting in front of his/her dugout or creating a dead ball area in front of his/her dugout for purpose of calling pitches.
Schedules Basic Information: School Date – Home/Away Time Opponent Field Location Level of Competition One Game/DH/JV – Var. DH School Phone # and Coach’s cell number Schedules Mailed To: -Opponents - Media - District Director - SCISA Factor in class trips, school functions and prom NOW!
SCISA Academy “Blazers” 2014 Varsity Girls’ Softball Schedule Home Field Address: 134 SCISA Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Tuesday, March 5 Home 5: 00 Orangeburg Prep Friday, March 8 Away 6: 00 * Holly Hill Academy Monday, March 18 Home 4: 00 Tuesday, April 2 Away 5: 30 Jefferson Davis (DH) Two 5 -inning games * Colleton Prep * Indicates Region Game SCISA Academy Blazers State Champions - 1989, 94, 2005 State Runners-up – 1984, 93, 99, 2009, 2011 Region Championships – 1975, 82, 89, 93, 94, 2005, 2010 Head Coach: Larry Watt (cell) 803 -0001 Assistant Coach: Lyndi Bonnette (cell) 803 -0002 School Number: 803 -0000 Sample Schedule
Umpires SCISA umpires must be used for all home games. District Directors: - Teddy Weeks – Midlands - Upstate - Phillip Poston – Pee Dee - Poncho Myers - Low Country - Booking Fee of $80 Mark-offs: - Must be filed in writing with SCISA - Up to 3 Umpires State-wide - No more than 2 from one district
Fields – Now is the time to be inspecting/repairing fields and facilities - Safe? Playing field – rocks, holes, ant mounds - Fencing - Bleachers - Signage Examples of appropriate types of warning signage are presented bin the next slide.
Fields Properly Marked: Batter’s boxes, coach’s boxes, 16 ft. circle, - 3 ft. runner’s lane, Pitching mound distance (43 feet) – dead-ball areas - On Deck Circle - Double First Base is legal SCISA Requires An On-Site Lightning Detection Device Or Service.
Note: Requirement for 2014 -15 Beginning with the fall of 2014, all schools will have in place, an on-site lightning detection system or subscribe to lightning detection service.
Rule Review: Lineup Cards § Lineup cards should be verified by the head coach as correct – with name and uniform number and all substitutes listed – at the pregame conference § Rule provides a penalty for a coach who fails to submit an accurate lineup card § Umpires can assist with managing this situation by reminding coaches of the rule and giving them ample opportunity to verify the lineup card before final submission
Lineup Card Inaccuracies (3 -1 -3 Penalty) • First offense = Team warning • Second offense = Head coach restricted to dugout/bench for remainder of game • Applies to changes made to name and number – not defensive position Penalty was established for a head coach who submits a lineup card that must subsequently be corrected with the proper name/number of a player or if substitutes are added after the lineup card is submitted and verified.
Rule Review: DP/FLEX Option (3 -3 -6) § A team that intends to utilize the DP/FLEX option advises the Plate Umpire and their opponent during the exchange of line-up cards at the pregame conference.
Questions about the DP / Flex? § On original line-up presented before the game. § DP list as one of the 9 batters. § Flex is listed in 10 th position. § Any combination may play defense. § If flex or another eligible sub hits for the DP, the team goes from 10 players to 9. The DP may return.
Flex/Designated Player Education § The DP/Flex Rule was instituted to encourage further participation and flexibility of the game. The overall impact of this rule has been positive, however there still remains some confusion/challenges with the understanding of the rule. § Support Information can be found at • Officials – NFHS Central Hub www. arbitersports. com under Softball Resources and Video tab • Coaches – www. nfhs. org
POINT OF EMPHASIS DP/Flex Many umpires and coaches need to better understand the DP/Flex rule, which enables more participant opportunities for student-athletes and more flexibility to coaches. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Softball 2015 Rules Changes Major Editorial Changes Points of Emphasis Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
PARTICIPATION § Softball is the fifth-most popular sport for girls at the high school level. § 362, 488 Participants in 15, 067 schools during the 2012 -13 season.
High School Participation Numbers Year 2012 -13 2011 -12 2010 -11 2009 -10 2008 -09 2007 -08 Girls__ 15, 067 14, 142 15, 214 15, 298 15, 172 14, 846 | 28 |
Softball Participation Numbers Year 2012 -13 2011 -12 2010 -11 2009 -10 2008 -09 2007 -08 Girls 362, 488 367, 023 371, 153 378, 211 368, 921 371, 293 | 29 |
National Federation of State High School Associations 2015 NFHS Softball Information Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
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Coaching Softball
Free Courses on NFHSLearn. com Heat Illness Prevention Concussion in Sports Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment Coaching Pole Vault NCAA Eligibility Engaging Effectively with Parents Positive Sport Parenting Sports Nutrition Coaching Unified Sportsmanship
Accommodating a Competitor with a Disability Rule 3 -2 -13 NOTE Request for Accommodation by School State Association Review Approval from State Association Competition with Approval of Accommodation
National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Softball 2015 Rules Changes Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
Batting Helmet (1 -6 -1) The batting helmet shall have a non -glare (not mirror-like) surface.
Batting Helmet Rule 1 -6 -1 LEGAL ILLEGAL A glare or mirror-like surface on the batting helmet is illegal due to its distracting nature which may be dangerous to other players. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
Catcher’s Helmet (1 -7 -1) The catcher’s helmet shall have a non-glare (not mirror-like) surface.
Catcher’s Helmet Rule 1 -7 -1 LEGAL ILLEGAL Like the batting helmets, a glare or mirror-like surface is illegal and can be dangerous to other players. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Softball 2015 Major Editorial Changes Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
Exterior Warning Label (1 -6 -1) The exterior warning label may be affixed…or embossed (at the time of manufacture).
NOCSAE Standard (1 -6 -6) The phrase, “Meets NOCSAE Standard at the time of manufacture”…
NOCSAE Standard Con’t. (1 -7 -1) The catcher shall wear a catcher’s helmet…that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture.
Equipment Rule 1 -6 -1, 1 -6 -6, 1 -7 -1 Phrase revised “Meets NOCSAE standard at time of manufacture. ” © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
Dead-ball Situation (5 -1 -4) After a dead-ball situation, the ball becomes live when the umpire calls and/or signals "Play Ball. "
Dead Ball/Live Ball Rule 5 -1 -4 “Gives a beckoning hand signal” removed from rule to reflect current practice of pointing to pitcher and calling, “Play Ball. ” Also clarifies Rule 8 -6 -18 as to whether ball is live or dead should runner(s) leave their bases when pitcher is inside the pitching circle with possession of the ball. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
BATTING ORDER (7 -1 -1&2 Pen 2) When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out and the defensive team appeals to the umpire before the next pitch (legal or illegal), or prior to an intentional base on balls (S. P. ), or before all infielders have left fair territory and the catcher vacates her normal fielding position if a half-inning is ending.
BATTING ORDER (7 -1 -1&2 Pen 2) The umpire shall declare the batter who should have batted out (not the improper batter). The improper batter's time at bat is negated and she is returned to the dugout/bench area. All outs stand runners who were not declared out must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch.
BATTING ORDER (7 -1 -1&2 Pen 2) If a runner advances because of a stolen base, wild pitch, passed ball (F. P. ) or an illegal pitch (F. P. ) while the improper batter is at bat, such advance is legal.
Appeal Rule 7 -1 -1, 7 -1 -2, Pen. 2 Wording has been revised for an appeal after the last play of the game. Umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have vacated fair territory and the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. No appeal can be made once the umpires have left the field. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
APPEAL (7 -1 -1&2 Pen 2) NOTE: If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position.
APPEAL (7 -1 -1&2 Pen 2) If teams line up to shake hands there is little chance for an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul line and umpires can leave the game at this point. No appeal can be made once the umpires have left the field.
National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Softball 2015 Points of Emphasis Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1 -8 -6 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 18 -6 allows for team personnel to utilize technology to transmit or record information pertaining ONLY to their players or team's performance within their team dugout or bench area.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1 -8 -6 The information obtained from an electronic device may be used for coaching purposes during the game, but only in the team's dugout or bench area. During the game no electronic devices are allowed on the field to video record. Rule 3 -6 -10 allows for stopwatches and electronic score keeping devices in the coaching box.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Rule 3 -6 -11 prohibits the use of any information obtained from an electronic device to review a decision made by an umpire. Any video recording solely targeting the actions of the opponent is prohibited.
Electronic Devices Rule 1 -8 -6 LEGAL ILLEGAL Rule 1 -8 -6 allows for team personnel to utilize technology to transmit or record information pertaining only to their players or team's performance within their team dugout or bench area. Information obtained from an electronic device may be used for coaching purposes during the game, but only in the team's dugout or bench area and not on the field. . © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
INTERFERENCE 2 -32 Interference is defined by Rule 2 -32 as an act (physical or verbal) by a member of the team at bat who illegally impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder; or when a runner creates malicious contact with any fielder with or without the ball, in or out of the baseline.
INTERFERENCE 2 -32 The NFHS Softball Rules Committee strongly emphasizes that coaches instruct their players on this definition, and what actions they should take. As stated, these acts may be physical or verbal and intentional or unintentional.
INTERFERENCE 2 -32 § Batters and runners must be taught to be aware of where the ball is and where the opposing team fielders are in relationship to the ball. § Other types of interference involves equipment, umpire and spectator.
Interference Acts of interference may be physical or verbal and intentional or unintentional. Batters and runners must be taught to be aware of where the ball is and where the opposing team fielders are in relationship to the ball. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
OBSTRUCTION 2 -36 Obstruction is defined by Rule 2 -36 as the act of a defensive team member that hinders or impedes the progress of a batter's attempt to make contact with a pitched ball or that impedes the progress of a runner or batter-runner who is legally running the bases,
OBSTRUCTION 2 -36 unless the fielder is in possession of the ball or is making the initial play on a batted ball. The act may be intentional or unintentional, physical or verbal.
OBSTRUCTION 2 -36 The NFHS Softball Rules Committee strongly emphasizes that coaches must instruct their players on this definition. Players need to be instructed that they cannot hinder or impede any runner when they are not making a play on a ball or have the ball in their possession.
OBSTRUCTION 2 -36 Players need to be made aware of where they are on the field in relationship to opposing team members who are running the bases.
Obstruction Coaches must instruct their players about obstruction so they know they cannot hinder nor impede any runner when they are not making a play on a ball or have the ball in their possession. Players need to be aware of where they are on the field in relationship to opposing team members who are running the bases. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
National Federation of State High School Associations OTHER SOFTBALL TOPICS Take Part. Get Set For Life. ™
PITCHING 6 -1 -1 Starting position for the feet prior to pitcher starting the delivery of the ball: • Pivot foot on or partially on the top surface of the pitcher’s plate; and • Non-pivot foot in contact with or behind the pitcher’s plate.
Pitcher’s Starting Position Prior to starting the pitching delivery, the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot on or partially on the top surface of the pitcher’s plate and the non-pivot foot in contact with or behind the pitcher’s plate (6 -1 -1). © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
Head and Face Protection for Defensive Players 1 -8 -4 § Defensive players are allowed to wear face/head protection that meets the NOCSAE standard and bears a permanent NOCSAE seal. § This rule is flexible so that the determination to wear such equipment may be made by the state, the school, the coach or the player.
Defensive Player Safety § A NOCSAE standard exists for a helmet with a face guard for defensive players. § There is not a NOCSAE standard for a face guard only.
Face/Head Protection for Defensive Players Defensive players are permitted to wear face/head protection in the field (1 -8 -4). © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
Face/Head Protection Face/head protection worn by defenders shall have a nonglare outer surface (1 -8 -4). © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
DOUBLE FIRST BASE PERMITTED 1 -2 -1 Note § By State Association adoption, a double first base is permitted. § The base shall be a one- or twopiece unit, 15 inches by 30 inches and manufactured to be of equal height. § The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.
Double First Base § Other areas of concern when using a double first base • The defense must use the white portion and the batter-runner the colored portion when a play is being made on the batter-runner. • The offense or defense may use either the white or colored portion on specific situations.
DOUBLE FIRST BASE 1 -2 -1 Note By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white (1 -2 -1 Note). © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012
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