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To change from the windup position, the pitcher must first step backward off the . Schools with turf fields are still required to have the double first base. After dead ball runner need not remain on base. 2022 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES2-4-3, 2-37, 2-38-2, 2-38-3, 2-38-4, 3-2-12, 3-7-1 NOTE, 4-2-3 NOTE 2, 5-1 Dead Ball Table, 7-3-1, 7-4-2 NOTE, 7-4-6, 7-4-7, 7-4-15 NEW, 7-5-4 PENALTY 1, 9-5 EXCEPTION 1 and 3. The Rules App is available on the Apple and Google app stores, while print publications can be purchased on NFHS.com. [ba[~x\AluYJo`U$.BqFy0m;@/4 2023 SOFTBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES 2-25-1e, 7-1-2 PENALTY 1, 7-4-1, 7-4-11, 8-1-1 EFFECTS 2, 8-4-3d. 1-4-1: Removes the number of color restrictions on a glove, including laces and seams, and does not allow any panels of the glove to match the color of the ball. ` (I
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3-6-21 & PENALTY: Establishes the penalty when a damaged bat that was previously removed is re-introduced into the game. l`hY@ *| Umpires still have the authority to rule on anything that is considered a distraction or increases risk to any player. NOTE 2: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runner touches only the white portion and the defense appeals prior to the batter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same as missing the base.
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Rule 2-1-2. (1-8-6, 3-6-11, 10-1-4) 2023 NFHS SOFTBALL RULES INTERPRETATIONS Publisher's Note: The National Federation of State High School Associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Rationale: New language more adequately describes the intent of the rule and will provide more consistent enforcement. Address: 801 W. Highlander Ave La Habra, CA. A batted ball that hits the colored (orange or green) section without first touching or bounding over the white section shall be declared foul. a. If an offensive player interferes with the defensive player while the ball is in fair territory, the ball is dead. All Umpires who work a game as a crew will be in the same matching shirt, pants and hat. endstream
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