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NEW HAMPSHIRE SOFTBALL UMPIRE ASSOCIATION

1978-2005  

FLEX RULE

NEW HAMPSHIRE ADOPTED RULES

 

FLEX RULE TWEAKED:

NFHS Rules 2-57-3 and 3-3-2, regarding FLEX players and substitutes have been modified for the 2005 season.

The coach shall report to the plate umpire the name of the FLEX who is batting for the DP, or if the DP is assuming a defensive position for the FLEX.

An unreported subsitute is a player who has a legal right to enter or re-enter the game; as the FLEX player, assumes a position on offense; or, as the DP, plays defense for the FLEX but has not been reported to the umpire.

 

NHIAA STATE ADOPTED RULES

   
1-1-1

Double first base is permitted

   
4-2-3 Game ending procedures may be determined. We use the 12 run rule after 4 ½ innings have been played. The home team must bat if they are trailing by 15 runs before game can end.
   
4-3-1a

State Association are authorized to specify the time frame and/or circumstances before a forfeit will be declared for a late arrival by teams. We as umpires should wait at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes you can leave but it is up to the state to rule the game a forfeit or not. Umpires do not make that decision

   
4-4-1 N.H. Does allow protest
   
5-2-1b

If you have started the game and it is delayed for any reason (weather) you must wait 30 minutes. If the game is not complete then the game is a suspended game and will be picked up at a later date and continued where it left off. All tournament games must go the full 7 innings unless the 12 run rule is applied.

2004 Rule Changes To be added at future date