THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR SKYLAND
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UMPIRES
2018 RULE CHANGES
(BASEBALL)
Summary of Rule Changes
Rule 1-3-1
Baseballs.
Rule 1-3-1
Bats, Balls and Gloves.
Rule 1-3-1
Bats, Balls and Gloves.
Rule 1-3-2a2
Bats.
Rule 1-3-2a2
Bats, Balls and Gloves.
Rule 1-3-2a2
Bats, Balls and Gloves.
Rule 1-5-3
Catcher's Chest Protector.
Rule 1-5-3
Player Equipment.
Rule 8-2-7
Batter Overruns First Base.
Rule 8-2-7
Touching, Occupying and Returning
to a Base.
Rule 1-3-2b3
Barrel.
Rules 2-21-1c, 5-1-2f, Dead Ball and Delayed Dead Ball Table
Coach Physically Assisting Runner.
Sportmanship
National Anthem Standoff.
Sportmanship
Bench Jockeying and Celebrations.
Sportmanship
Bench Jockeying and Celebrations.
Sportmanship
Negative Comments Between Opponents.
Enforcement of NFHS Jewelry Rule
Enforcement and Administration of NFHS Rules
Proper Pitching Positions
Proper Pitching Positions
Proper Pitching Positions
Replanting the Pivot Foot
Skunk in the Grass
Skunk in the Grass
Skunk in the Grass
2018 Editorial Changes
2018 Points of Emphasis
2018 Rules Reminders
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2. Rule 1-3-1: Bats, Balls and Gloves
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4. Rule 1-3-2a2: Bats, Balls and Gloves
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5. Rule 1-5-3: Catcher's Chest Protector
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6. Rule 1-5-3: Player Equipment
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7. Rule 8-2-7: Batter Overruns First Base
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