Softball Rules Changes - 2016
BY NFHS ON January 21, 2016 | SOFTBALL, SPORT RESOURCES, OFFICIALS, COACHES, RULES CHANGE
2-57-4 New: Art 4… Projected Substitute. A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the line-up. (3-3-3).
Rationale: To provide a standard definition for a “projected” substitute and to help clarify Rule 3-3-3.
2016 MAJOR EDITORIAL CHANGES
NOTE: One American flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be worn on jerseys.
2016 POINTS OF EMPHASIS
STRIKE ZONE (FP)
DP/FLEX EDUCATION
PITCHING (FP)