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Softballjournal Umpire page

This page contains information for the independent contractors who umpire for SVSUA.  Included on this page are links to National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) and Amateur Softball Association (ASA) umpire information.  Here you will find rules, legal player equipment, umpire uniform links, umpire protective equipment and other sources for training and honing your skills as an umpire.





ASA Umpire Information & Links

Check UIC Page for much more information on NFHS & ASA softball
The governing body of USA softball has many helpful publications and resources to help you improve your umpiring skills.
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Umpire Mechanics Powerpoint  (current 4/29/2011)
Why Umpire ASA softball?
ASA Bollinger Insurance Coverage for Registered Umpires
ASA publication - Inside Pitch

NW Conference Fastpitch Info

National Federation High School  fast pitch softball 2011 rule changes and comments include the pitching distance change effective this year.  The ASA Banned Bats for high school have changed since 2011.  For ‘combo’ umpires who do both NFHS softball and baseball the major rule differences are helpful to know.
National Federation high school 2011 rule book (PDF)


National Federation high school 2011 case book (PDF)


National Federation high school 2011 umpire manual (PDF)

Umpire Qualities
Game Management
Coaches Too Seriously
Softball Diamond Diagram
One Umpire System
ASA Softball Rule Myths
Softball Umpiring Guide
One View of Illegal Pitches

W.I.A.A. 2011 Clinic & Test for high school softball Log-in page