2008 NSA FAST-PITCH RULE CHANGES

2008 NSA GFP RULE CHANGES

1.         Rule 2                                        Definitions

Page 102                                  Section- 2 (See Chart)

Pitching Distance is 43 feet for Girls 18u and Women's Age Groups

2.         Rule 1                                        Definitions

Page 93                                    Section- 17- (a)

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

3.         Rule 1                                        Definitions

Page 94                                    Section- NEW

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

4.         Rule 1                                        Definitions

Page 95                                    Section- 29- (d) Delete Section 29- (d) from the existing rule.

5.         Rule 1                                        Definitions

Page 97                                    Section- 40

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

6.         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.

7.         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.

8.         Rule 5                                       The Game

Page 113                                 Section- 3 (e-7) Change the word "removal" to "ejection".