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2008
Rules
Meeting
RULES MEETING
ATTENDANCE
 HEAD COACHES must now attend a
rules meeting every year.
 If don’t attend will have the opportunity
to take the same rules test as umpires
 80% to pass
 No meeting or no test = censure and
fine
 Second offense = cannot coach in the
post season
COACHES . . .
1. Pick up your “Code” sheet after
the meeting.
2. Logon to www.mshsl.org
3. Click on the verify rules meeting.
link on the front page.
4. Enter your code.
5. Deadline is April
7th
CHANGES IN OFFICIALS
PROGRAM
Opportunity to take On – Line
Rules Meeting this year!
Promotional Levels & Training
Clinics in the future.
RATING OF UMPIRES
 Umpires must enter schedule! (Varsity
Only)
 Coaches please complete ratings on a
regular basis
 Be Fair, honest and objective
 Ratings are important to umpires and are
very helpful for the state selection process
New for 2008 !!
OFFICIALS RATING SCHOOLS
Officials must enter schedule
Go on-line after game in order to rate:
Home team, coaches & fans
Visiting team, coaches & fans
Home team game personnel
Home team site management
RATING PROCEDURE
 In order to rate schools, go to the MSHSL
web site: www.mshsl.org
 Once on the sight under the
Officials/Judges heading, select “Officials
Corner.”
 Log into the corner using your official ID
and password.
Spectators, Participants and Coaches:
Excellent (5) - Sportsmanship and behavior were exemplary - absolutely no problems.
This was an exceptional officiating experience.
Good (4) - Overall sportsmanship and behavior was very good. This was a pleasurable
officiating experience.
Acceptable (3) - Sportsmanship and behavior was generally good. There were some
minor problems. This was an average officiating experience
Needs Improvement (2) - There were several problems with sportsmanship and/or
behavior. Improvement is needed. This was a disappointing officiating experience.
Unacceptable (1) - Sportsmanship and/or behavior was poor - there were issues that
must be addressed. An MSHSL Incident Report Form has been filed. This was not an
enjoyable officiating experience.
N/A - Not applicable
Site Management and Game Personnel:
Excellent (5) -- Welcomed by school staff, facilities for officials available and prepared
site management available & helpful throughout the contest. Game personnel wellprepared and knowledgeable; good communication.
Good (4) - Greeted by school staff, facilities for officials available, site management
available when needed. Game personnel knowledgeable and cooperative.
Acceptable (3) - Greeted upon arrival, facilities available, but not prepared, site
management present most of the time. Game personnel acceptable.
Needs Improvement (2) - Not greeted, facilities not prepared, site management not
available or helpful. Game personnel not prepared - led to minor problems.
Unacceptable (1) - Not greeted, no facilities available, no site manager. Game
personnel not prepared or available - problems with game personnel.
NA - Not Applicable
COACHES RESPONSIBILITY
 Coaches – you are reminded that it is your
responsibility to make sure to enforce the
rule in regard to ejections.
 If you, a player or another coach is ejected
from a contest -- for any reason – that
person is suspended from the next game
at that level, and any other contest in
between.
 Failure to do so = the use of an ineligible
player, which means the game is a forfeit.
WORKING TOGETHER!
 Umpires and coaches must work together to
ensure the best sportsmanship possible
 Understand each other’s
role
 You are both there for the
same reason – provide the
best possible experience
for the student athletes!
COACHES
1) Work extremely hard to prepare –
Every game is big!
2) Pressure of winning
3) They care about their kids!
4) Games can be emotional
5) Give their best for kids
UMPIRES
1) Also work very hard to prepare
2) Their job is to:
-- enforce the rules of the game fairly
-- enforce sportsmanship rules
-- manage the game
3) They also do their very best for the kids!
UMPIRES ARE A KEY TO
SPORTSMANSHIP!
 You are expected to enforce rules regarding
behavior and sportsmanship
• Players and Coaches!
 Use the tools that you have – warn and then
act if necessary
 Players & coaches will respond
 A huge part of educational athletics is to
teach citizenship & sportsmanship
COACHES ARE A KEY TO
SPORTSMANSHIP
 Be the role model for your players and
fans
 Set high expectations for your players,
and force them to meet those
expectations
 Know the rules!
 Work with umpires – with RESPECT!
 Rawlings is Proud to be the Official
Baseball of the Minnesota State High
School League.
R100HSNF
2008
RULE CHANGES
2008 NFHS
Baseball Rules Changes
Rule 1-1-2
 The captain and head coach represent the
team in communications with the umpires.
The captain’s and head coach's duties can
include: 1) providing the umpire-in-chief with
his team's lineup card…
 Rationale: The head coach is now required
to be at the pre-game meeting. It is the
responsibility of the head coach to be at the
pre-game meeting to verify that his team is
properly equipped and will adhere to good
sporting behavior.
Rule 1-1-2
 The captain’s and head coach’s duties
shall include: 1) providing the umpirein-chief with his team's lineup card
which shall include the name, shirt
number, position, and batting order of
each starting player. The name and
shirt number of each eligible substitute
should also be listed;
Rule 1-1-2
 Rationale: It is reasonable and
necessary to mandate how the
lineup card is properly filled out.
There is no violation or penalty if
the eligible substitute's name is not
listed on the lineup card.
Rule 2-22-3 Obstruction
 Art. 3 ...The fielder without
possession of the ball denies access
to the base the runner is attempting
to achieve.
 Rationale: This rule provides positive
benefits to both offensive and defensive
teams by minimizing risk.
Rule 2-22-3 Considerations
 3 situations to consider:
• (A) Fielder in the base path with the ball
in possession,
• (B) Fielder in the base path without the
ball, but the ball is in motion and a play
is probable,
• (C) Fielder in the base path without the
ball, and the ball is in motion but a play
on the runner is not probable.
Rule 2-22-3 Considerations
(continued)
 In the past, situations A & B allowed the fielder to
block the base legally; situation C was
obstruction if the fielder hindered the runner or
changed the pattern of play.
 With this rule change:
• A – Fielder can legally block the base
• B – Fielder can be in the base path, but now
he must provide the runner some access to
the base
• C – Obstruction if the fielder hinders the
runner or changes the pattern of play.
Rule 2-22-3 Considerations
(continued)
 This change clarifies that a fielder
without the ball, but with the ball in
motion and a play on the runner is
probable cannot block the base; he
must allow the runner some access to
the base.
 Access is umpire judgment. Must
have some portion of the base/plate that
the runner could reach.
Rule 3-2-1
 Rationale: The old rule was
rescinded. This rule is difficult to
enforce due to the fact that the
umpire does not normally focus on
the coach in the box.
 We are back to the 2006 rule
Rule 3-2-4
 Art.4… the head coach must attend the pregame conference, if available. PENALTY:
The head coach will be restricted to the
dugout for the remainder of the game,
except to attend to a sick or injured player.
 Rationale: This will provide umpires rule
book support for occurrences that have
previously happened in the field.
Example
 Head Coach of Team A is caught in traffic & a)
notifies his assistant that he will be 30
minutes late; or b) does not notify anyone at
the site.
Ruling: In a & b the Assistant Coach may
represent the team at the pre-game
conference. The Head Coach is not
penalized.
Example
 The Head Coach of A is a) on the bus
attending to an injured player; b) in the
bullpen supervising his pitcher’s warm-up; or
c) finishing field preparations. In both b & c
he refuses to the request of the Umpire-inchief to attend the pre-game conference, and
instead sends the Assistant Coach to the
conference.
 Ruling: In a) the Head Coach is excused –
no restrictions. In (b) & (c) the head coach is
restricted to the dugout for the entire game.
Rule 6-2-1 Penalty
Clarification
 To clarify the confusion from last year’s
change:
• Pitcher who has engaged the pitcher’s
plate and goes to his mouth has
committed a balk (or illegal pitch)
• It is legal for a pitcher to go to his
mouth (anywhere off the pitcher’s plate)
and distinctly wipe it off prior to legally
engage the pitcher’s plate.
Rule 6-2-1 Penalty
 For each infraction of this last
example (not wiping off after going to
the mouth) a ball shall be awarded.
 Note: This is not a balk – always an
illegal pitch – award a ball to the
batter.
RULE 6-2-1 PENALTY
CLARIFICATION (CONT.)
• Pitcher who goes to his mouth and then
touches the ball without distinctly wiping
it off may request a new ball to be legal,
provided he has not yet engaged the
pitcher’s plate. (Pitcher’s Remorse)
• Pitcher goes to his mouth, touches the
ball without wiping it off and then
engages the pitcher’s plate. Ball is added
to the count (with runners on base or
bases empty). This is an Illegal pitch.
Rule 10-1-9
 …Umpires shall wear heather gray
slacks, and navy pullover shirt
 Umpires may wear a long sleeve
navy pullover
 Both umpires should be dressed the
same.
2008 POINTS
OF
EMPHASIS
BATTERS HIT BY PITCH
 Prohibited by rule from moving into
the pitch
 Batter cannot permit a pitched ball
to touch him
 Pitch is called a ball or strike.
OBSTRUCTION/MALICIOUS
CONTACT
 Fielders, particularly catchers and
first basemen, are not allowed to
deny access to the base without
possession of the ball.
 Plays where the ball, fielder and
runner all converge at the same
point – the “train wreck” – are a
part of the game and may not be
obstruction or malicious contact.
MALICIOUS CONTACT
 If the fielder’s action while not in
possession of the ball denies the
runner access to the base,
obstruction must be called.
MALICIOUS CONTACT
 If both players are doing what is
expected – the fielder is going for the
ball at the same moment the runner
is going for the base – it is possible
that no rule has been violated.
 An umpire close to the play should
consider asking for help on a
bang/bang play to determine if it was
malicious.
MALICIOUS CONTACT
 All about timing – could the contact have
been avoided??
 If there is a doubt and the contact is not
flagrant – it’s not malicious.
 Umpires must be aware that collisions
might include malicious contact (by the
offense or defense) and those penalties
supersede the penalties for obstruction.
COACHES PROFESSIONALISM
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Emphasis on good sporting behavior
Respectful interaction with officials
Attending pre-game conference
Model ethical and appropriate
behavior
 Control your dugout
PITCHING REQUIREMENTS
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The starting position of the non-pivot foot
determines whether the pitcher is going to
pitch from the windup or set position.
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Pitchers in the windup position are
required to have their non-pivot foot in
any position on or behind a line extending
through the front edge of the pitcher’s
plate.
PITCHING REQUIREMENTS
 If a pitcher’s non-pivot foot is in front
of that line and he attempts to pitch
from the windup, he has made an
illegal pitch or committed a balk.
 When pitching from the set position,
the pitcher must come to a complete
and discernable stop. The non-pivot
foot cannot be lifted prior to this
stop.
NON-ADULT BAT/BALL
SHAGGERS
 Helmets meet NOCSAE standards:
• Dual earflaps
• Proper fit
 Violation: warn the head coach.
 Subsequent violation: the individual
is no longer allowed on the field.
Point of Emphasis for 2007-08
Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
(Information provided by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
Action Plan
If you suspect that a player has a concussion, you should take
the following steps:
1. Remove athlete from play.
2. Ensure athlete is evaluated by an appropriate health care
professional. Do not try to judge the seriousness of the
injury yourself.
3. Inform athlete’s parents or guardians about the known or
possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on
concussion.
4. Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from
an appropriate health care professional.
Point of Emphasis for 2007-08
Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
Signs and Symptoms
These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred.
Signs Observed by Coaching Staff
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Appears dazed or
stunned
Is confused about
assignment
Forgets plays
Is unsure of game, score
or opponent
Moves clumsily
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Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness
Shows behavior or
personality changes
Can’t recall events prior to
the event
Can’t recall what happened
after the event.
Point of Emphasis for 2007-08
Proper Procedures for
Handling Apparent Concussions
Signs and Symptoms
These signs and symptoms may indicate that a concussion has occurred.
Symptoms Reported by the Athlete
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Headache
Nausea
Balance
problems/dizzy Double
or fuzzy vision
Sensitivity to light or
noise
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Feeling sluggish
Feeling foggy or
groggy
Concentration or
memory problems
Confusion
GAME MANAGEMENT
 All lines should be placed on the playing
field to designate fair-ball territory and
other proper boundaries.
 Special attention should be given to the
maintenance and height of the pitcher’s
mound.
GOOD SPORTING BEHAVIOR
 Umpires and coaches need to work
together to eliminate this from the game.
 Game situations provide coaches and
officials “teachable moments” to reinforce
proper behavior and perspective.
 The positive values that are learned will
serve the students long after their high
school careers have ended.
2008
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA
POINTS OF
EMPASIS
POINTS
OF EMPHASIS
PITCHING RULE
 14 inning limit over 3 consecutive
days
 Starting Pitcher can come back into
to pitch one time as a reliever.
 Pitcher who does not start may make
two appearances as a pitcher (can’t
leave the game and come back)
Suspended Games
 A regulation game is 5 full innings (4 ½
innings if the home team is ahead) or play
has gone beyond 5 innings.
 A SUSPENDED GAME is one that is ended
before it becomes a regulation game; or a
regulation game that ends with a tie.
 Suspended games are continued from the
point of interruption. There is not an option to
start the game over.
 Regulation games cannot be suspended.
Example
 Home team is ahead 5 – 4 after six innings.
In the top of the 7th inning the visitors score
three runs and lead 7 - 5. Prior to the
completion of the 7th inning the game is
stopped due to inclement weather and cannot
be continued. Suspended game??
 No – the score reverts to that at the end of the
last full inning of play (6th inning). This is a
regulation game -- Home team wins 5 – 4.
Second Example
 Home team scores two runs to take the lead
in the bottom of the sixth inning by a score of
8 – 7. The game is rained out prior to the
completion of that inning. Suspended game?
 No – the teams have had an equal number of
at bats. Six inning game which is regulation.
Home team wins.
Third Example
 Visitors take a lead in the top of the 5th inning.
Game is ended prior to the completion of that
inning. Suspended game?
 Yes – this is not a regulation game as only 4
innings were completed. The game is
continued from the point of interruption.
 There is not an option to start the game over.
ENFORCE THE RULES AS
WRITTEN
 While there is the need for
interpretation of rules, umpires are
not to choose which rules to enforce.
 Enforce the rules according to the
rule book
 If you do otherwise you are
manipulating the game.
Make it
to State
Upload
Schedule
& Roster
Post
Results
Pronto
DEADLINE
To Certify
Program
Info
Wednesday,
June 4
 E-Mail
Team
Photo
 Certify
Roster,
Season
Record,
Photo ID
DEADLINE:
Friday,
June 6
When
your
team
qualifies
for State,
updated
statistics
are
required
It’s all on the Web…
…on your
Administrative pages
www.MSHSL.org
COACHES . . .
Leave this meeting AFTER you
have picked up a “Code” sheet
THEN. . . Go home and enter the
code “on-line.”
Deadline:
April 7
For UMPIRES
ONLY
APPLY FOR STATE!
Must apply on-line by
April 1
Officials will be selected by
May 20
*There may be
changes and additions
after this date
OFFICIAL TESTING
 All tests will be done on-line.
 Plan ahead and allow time for problems!
 Pick up a test code sheet that will be provided by
the Clinician. Detailed instructions are included.
 Call the League Office with questions.
 Test Deadline:
April 7