Welcome
Mission Statement
Welcome to the 2021 High School Softball/Baseball season. We strive to provide the most qualified umpires to each school for every contest, regardless of level. In order to do that, we will help deliver the training and education necessary to enable our umpires reach the next level. We will mentor our younger umpires with
the aim of them becoming the next state championship umpire.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 Season
By being the best we can be, the level of play is elevated as well. Excellence is accomplished by practice and dedication. Attention to detail will help you reach the level that is strived for by many but attained by few. Careful study of the NHFS rules and points of interest will help this season be a great one. If you need any rule interpretation or clarification of POE, our rules committee stands ready to provide a complete explanation of their ruling
Points of Emphasis - Softball
There are not a lot of new rules this season. It is very important this year the clarification of obstruction and
interference. We must be unanimous in our handling of these two points. Please make sure we signal obstruction even if no award is
necessary.
- No team huddles in live ball territory. No more players meeting at the
circle between outs.
- First time penalty - Warning to offending team head coach
- Second time penalty - Offending head coach is restricted
- Third time penalty - Offending head coach is ejected
- ILLEGAL PITCHES MUST BE CALLED. - There is NO strike awarded...
either a base,if runners--ball if only a batter
- Uniforms MUST be worn properly
- The plate meeting must be attended by the head coach
- The game manager must be identified before the start of the game.
- Jewelry is NOT permitted (only medical or religious and it must be taped to the body)
- If a coach has a two-tone hat, the other coaches may have a visor but
the color must be the school colors.
- Run rule:
- 15 after 3
- 12 after 4
- 8 after 5
It is is imperative that you attend as many of the clinics provided by us as well as Georgia High School. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the COA rule committee for any clarification of a rule or point of interest.
