NSA 2008 Rule Changes

 

The following rule changes were enacted at the 2008 NSA National Convention. 

Except where noted, all changes will take place for the 2008 playing season.

Summary of 2008 NSA Rule Changes  

Face Guards Are Mandatory for Softball 

 

2008 NSA Fast Pitch Softball Rule Changes

 

1. Rule 1 Definitions

Page 93 Section- 17- (a)

After the word "pitcher" add "or any defensive player".

 

2. Rule 1 Definitions

Page 94 Section- NEW

Delivery- (pitch) begins when the hands separate and ends with the release of the ball.

 

3. Rule 1 Definitions

Page 95 Section- 29- (d)

Delete Section 29- (d) from the existing rule.

 

4. Rule 1 Definitions

Page 97 Section- 40

After the words "ejection penalty" add "of both the batter and the manager"

 

5. Rule 3 Equipment

Page 104 Section- 6- (b)

Delete "on the pitching hand, wrist or arm". The rule shall now read:

The wearing of any item by the pitcher or any player that may be distracting to the batter will not be allowed.

 

6. Rule 4 Players & Subs

Page 109 Section- 6

Using the wrong courtesy runner will result in the head coach only being ejected from the game.

 

7. Rule 5 The Game

Page 113 Section- 3 (e-7)

Change the word "removal" to "ejection".

 

 

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