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Home / Official Playing Rules 2018-21

Official Playing Rules 2018-21

The 2018-2021 Official Playing Rules were adopted by the World Baseball and Softball Congress (WBSC) at its 2017 Rules congress. They have now been adopted for use in all Softball Australia competitions.

The Rules are available in two formats:

Electronic Rule Book

  • Purchase the 2018-2021 Rule Book (Fast Pitch and Modified Pitch) as a Google eBook online. The eBook is currently on sale for $4.95
    • If needed, the Google Play Books app can be installed to your smartphone/tablet, enabling you to view the eBook (with or without live internet):
      • For Android from the Google Play store
      • For iOS from the iTunes store
  • The 2018-2021 Slow Pitch Rule Book is also available online. The Slow Pitch eBook is currently on sale for $3.95
  • Both versions are searchable by content and allow you to set up your own bookmarks

Printed Rule Book

  • Purchase a printed version through the Softball Australia Online Store for $15.00 (inclusive of GST and postage), or $12.00 for the Slow Pitch version.
2018-2021 Rules as a Google eBook

ADDITIONAL SOFTBALL RULES RESOURCES

Points of Emphasis (POE) and Case Book

  • Points of Emphasis (POE): The March 2020 version is available online for viewing and download at a cost of $0.00. This easily readable and searchable 28-page resource is considered part of the Rule Book and is highly recommended.
  • Case Book: An updated version is NOW (Feb 2021) available online for viewing and download at a cost of $0.00. This easily readable and searchable 137-page resource is a companion to the Rule Book and is highly recommended.
2018-2021 Case Book as a PDF 2018-2021 Points Of Emphasis (POE) as a PDF

Technical Bulletins

  • Read the latest Technical Bulletins including Certified Bats, Rules Assessments, Umpiring Certifications, Rule Changes and Points of Emphasis/Clarification. Important softball issues for coaches, umpires, players and parents.
  • Link: https://www.softball.org.au/technical-bulletins/

 

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