NFHS: One-way Electronic Communications Allowed for Pitchers Under 2027 High School Softball Rules Changes
Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout, effective with the 2027 season.
RESOURCES
COACHES' PACKETS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
RESOURCES
• Interscholastic
UMPIRE TRAINING MODULES
• Rule 4 Pre-Game and Post-Game
• Rule 5 Dead Ball and Suspension of Play
• Rule 7 Batter
• Rule 3 Substitutes and Lineup Card
• Rule 8 Lookback Rule
• Rule 3 DP Flex
• Rule 7 Batting out of order
• MaxPreps Softball Stats
• Softball State Tournament Brackets
UMPIRE TRAINING MODULES
• Rule 4 Pre-Game and Post-Game
• Rule 5 Dead Ball and Suspension of Play
• Rule 7 Batter
• Rule 3 Substitutes and Lineup Card
• Rule 8 Lookback Rule
• Rule 3 DP Flex
• Rule 7 Batting out of order
• MaxPreps Softball Stats
• Softball State Tournament Brackets
COACHES' PACKETS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
District I- Sherrie Garner, Oak Glen HS
District II-Dwayne Hedrick, Petersburg HS
District III-Missy Smith, Herbert Hoover HS
District IV-Herman Beckett, Cabell Midland HS
District V-Ken Adkins, Independence HS
AL1-Steve Hensley, Winfield HS
AL2-Marie Shaffer, Nicholas County HS
AL3-Lacy Riggs, St Marys HS
Kathy Tyree, AD Nicholas County HS
Rick Smith, Rules Interpreter
Jason Bankston, CAA Director
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Dick’s Sporting Goods is offering 20% off discount to all West Virginia student athletes, coaches and their family members. Click the image below for the coupon. The offer is valid in-store only and the coupon must be presented at check-out. You can print a copy or scan it on your phone. Coupon is valid at all local Dick’s Sporting Goods 7/31 – 8/3/26. Join us at Dick’s Sporting Goods as we gear up for the upcoming season. CLICK HERE for your coupon: bit.ly/4wv6aeE ... See MoreSee Less
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Preparations Must Begin Now to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses in Fall Sports, Activities
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Tomorrow’s football rules clinic and golf outing at Stonewall Resort have been cancelled due to a lack of power and weather-related issues. ... See MoreSee Less
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The closing session wrapped up a memorable week. Internationally renowned motivational speaker and author Wes Morris, who has worked with professional athletes and Olympians, sent everyone home inspired as country roads lead the group back to West Virginia. Carson, Hadleigh and Mariella have been outstanding ambassadors all week, representing WV with pride at the NFHS Student Leadership Summit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fall sports rules clinics kicked off today. WVSSAC Assistant Director Chris Wells and Football Rules Clinician Larry McCloy presented this year’s rule changes and procedures to rules interpreters and officials from boards across the state. ... See MoreSee Less
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Why is this on Sundays??