
THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR SKYLAND
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UMPIRES
2017 RULE CHANGES
(BASEBALL)
Summary of Rule Changes

Rule 2-32-2c
Illegal Slide.
Rule 2-32-2c
Illegal Slide.
Rule 2-32-2c
Illegal Slide.
Rule 2-32-2c
Illegal Slide.
Rules 3-2-2 Penalty; 8-4-2s
Assisting Runner.
Rule 3-2-2 Penalty
Assisting Runner.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 3-3-1 Penalty
Bench and Field Conduct.
Rule 6-1-6
Pitching Restriction.
Rule 6-1-6
Pitching Restriction.
Rule 8-3-6
Baserunning Awards.
Rule 8-3-6
Baserunning Awards.
Rule 8-4-2s
Runner is Out.
New Umpire's Signal
Double Tag-Up Signal
New Umpire's Signal
Double Tag-Up Signal
Changing Designation of Plate Umpire and Other Base Umpires

Ball Markings
Authenticated Mark Program (AMP)
Authenticated Mark Program (AMP)

Umpire Asking Assistance
Umpire Assistance
Umpire Assistance
Location of Team Personnel
Location of Team Personnel
Team Personnel Location
Team Personnel Location
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Umpires Manual Changes


2017 Points of Emphasis











1. Rule 2-32-2c: Illegal Slide
2. Rules 3-2-2 PENALTY AND 8-4-2s:
3. Rule 3-3-1 Penalty: Bench and Field
4. Rule 6-1-6: Pitching Restriction
5. Rule 8-3-6: Baserunning Awards
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Changing Designation of Plate Umpire and Other Base Umpires


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