2014 WIAA / WOA SOFTBALL Clinic

Rule Changes

RULE CHANGE Bat Taper 1-5-2c LEGAL ILLEGAL

RULE CHANGE Electronic Devices 1-8-6, ILLEGAL LEGAL

RULE CHANGE Team Members 2-58 Team members must be submitted to the plate umpire at the pregame meeting.

RULE CHANGE Team Personnel 2-59 LEGAL ILLEGAL

RULE CHANGE Electronic Devices 1-8-6, ILLEGAL LEGAL

Editorial Changes

EDITORIAL CHANGE Bat Knob 1-5-2a LEGAL ILLEGAL

EDITORIAL CHANGE Bat-Ball Shaggers 1-6-3; A batting helmet is required for non-adult bat/ball shaggers. The individual and head coach are restricted to the bench after second violation.

EDITORIAL CHANGE Player Equipment Note Accommodations to participants with disabilities and/or special needs should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.

EDITORIAL CHANGE Batting Infractions If the pitcher releases the ball and the batter has one foot outside of the batter’s box, it is an automatic strike.

EDITORIAL CHANGE Hit By Pitch If the pitched ball is within the batter’s box, the batter does not have to avoid being hit.

EDITORIAL CHANGE Hit By Pitch Penalty After the batter pulls the bat back (PlayPic A), she cannot obviously try to get hit by the pitch (PlayPic B).

EDITORIAL CHANGE Leaving Early , Pen. The penalty has been moved to Arts. 17, 18 for when a base runner fails to keep in contact with a base in slow pitch and fast pitch.

Points of Emphasis

POINT OF EMPHASIS Equipment Check The head coach is responsible for the safety and well-being of the players on his or her team, and is accountable for the condition of each helmet and bat in the dugout/bench area.

POINT OF EMPHASIS Electronic Devices Information obtained from an electronic device may be used for coaching purposes during a game only in the dugout/bench area.

Thank you for your time and commitment to interscholastic SOFTBALL. Have a great season!