| UMPIRES new rules | points of emphasis NEW NFHS RULES FOR 2006 BASEBALL
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rules are non-negotiable, they must be enforced. BATS: No stickers on bats, all markings must be built into the bat. The deadline is here! GLOVES: No white or grey on pitcher’s glove, including logo. Penalty – illegal glove. Umpires will not allow glove to be used. Long Flowing Laces – if umpire decides it is distracting - glove cannot be used. Illegal Glove Penalty – offense can take play or penalty.
DEFENSE/FACE/HEAD PROTECTION: Batting helmet ok of no glare. No NOCSEA standard for defense, except catcher
PRE-GAME MEETING: Head Coach must be there. If Assistant goes because of illness Head Coach must stay in dugout. Captains may attend.
FOUL BALLS: If umpire calls foul ball and it becomes fair its still foul. If caught it’s still alive so runners can advance.
ILLEGAL PLAYERS: Baserunner: Called out, restricted to the bench. Defense: Restricted to bench. Offense: Called out, restricted to the bench. Restricted Player: Offense called out and ejected, defense – ejected.
LEAVING DUGOUT: Cannot leave dugout during live ball! Strictly enforced. Live Ball Penalty – 1st offense – team warning, 2nd offense and further offenses – eject all that come out. Home Run – ball is dead, may come but off dirt area. On Deck – ok, he is already in the live ball area.
OBSTRUCTION: Delayed dead ball. Obstructed runner gets at least the next base he hasn’t reached yet. Example: Obstructed runner is not quite yet at 2B, he will get second, but could get 3rd or home.
LODGED BALL: If in defense or umpire – one base. If in offense you get base attempting to obtain. Other runners get one base if attempting to advance, 1 step could constitute a step.
FACE PROTECTION: Offense must be made fro helmet and NOCSAE approved. Defense can wear protection, must be non-glare and does not have to be NOCSAE approved, except for catcher.
PROPER FITTING EQUIPMENT: All helmets must fit properly, including bat/ball boys
PLAYERS IN BULLPEN: Its recommended that if player is pitching, warming up in bullpen or in field of play that you use a person to protect them – protector must wear a helmet & glove.
MALICIOUS ACT: Penalty: Out and ejected Shoulder to head, chest and body is a good key. Offense or defense can violate. Rule: 1 - Intentional excessive force and or 2 - Intent to injury.
FORCE PLAY/SLIDE RULE: Never have to slide Must be legal and runner in direct line to base Can go away from fielder In effect at 2b, 3b and home plate
GAME MANAGEMENT: All lines including 3 ft running lane, batters box and catcher’s box On deck circle at least 17 feet away from home plate
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