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2017 RULE CHANGES

(SOFTBALL)

Summary of Rule Changes

Rules 1-5-2c

Bats.

Rules 1-5-2c

Bats.

Rule 3-2-1

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-1

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-7

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-7

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-7

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-15 (New)

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-2-15 (New)

Uniforms, Player Equipment.

Rule 3-6-7

Bench and Field Conduct.

Rule 3-6-7

Bench and Field Conduct.

Rule 6-2-2

Infractions by Pitcher (F.P).

Rule 6-2-2

Infractions by Pitcher (F.P).

Rule 7-4-8 Note

Batter is Out.

The Batter Becomes a Batter-Runner.

Rule 8-1-2 Penalty

The Batter Becomes a Batter-Runner.

Rule 8-2-4 Exception

Batter-Runner is Out.

Rule 8-2-4 Exception

Batter-Runner is Out.

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Pitching Position

Reflective Materials, Adornments

Headbands

DP/Flex Reminders

DP/Flex Reminders

DP/Flex Reminders

2017 Editorial Changes

2017 Points of Emphasis

1.   Rules 1-5-2c:  Bats

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2.   Rule 3-2-1:  Uniforms, Player

      Equipment

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3.   Rule 3-2-7:  Uniforms, Player

      Equipment

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4.   Rule 3-2-15 (New):  Uniforms, Player

      Equipment

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5.   Rule 3-6-7 Penalty:  Bench and Field

      Conduct​

OTHER

Editorial Changes

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Points of Emphasis

Points of Emphasis
Editorial Changes
Rule 1-5-2c Bats
Rule 3-2-15 Uniforms
Rules Summary
Rule 3-2-1 Player Equipment
Rule 3-2-7 Uniforms

Rule 8-1-2 Penalty

Rule 3-6-7 Penalty
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