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Umpire Manual

ISF Softball rulebook 2010-2013

At the ISF congress 2009 a total of 65 rule change proposals were submitted to the 2009 ISF Congress Playing Rules Commission for consideration. Of these 11 were withdrawn, 10 were rejected, 25 were approved, 16 were approved with an amendment and 3 were referred to the technical code. The most significant changes relate to:

  • there is no charged conference anymore when a coach crosses the line, and after talking to the pitcher decides to substitute the pitcher (rule 1 sec 17);
  • the pitcher may leap (rule 1 sec 20 and sec 61; rule 6 sec 3).
  • the rune ahead rule for fast pitch will be 15-10-7 (rule 5 sec 5);
  • the intentional base on balls may now also be asked by the catcher and coach (rule 6 sec 8); The new rule book can be found On the ISF website under Rules & Standards > Playing rules > Slow/Fast/Modified

On-line ISF Umpire School

The ISF has launched an online ISF umpire school. It is a web-based resource that umpires - whether ISF certified or not - can utilize as a tool to become a better on-field official. For registration fee of just USD 15,00 a year, users can gain online access to the 2010-2013 Official Rules of Softball, the ISF Umpire Manual, The case book, practice tests, and several other study and preparation materials. ISF Umpschool can be accessed by single-clicking on the ad for it in the right-hand column on any page in the Umpiring section of the ISF's official website or by going directly to www.ruleboxsoftware.com/isf.aspx