NFHS - Metal Cleats?

[Thurman15]

Someone told me that this year, under NFHS, girls can wear metal cleats. Is that true?

If that is so, can ASA players wear metal cleats, too, or is it just NFHS?

[Skahtboi]

Yes to NFHS and no to ASA. If you call these rule sets, do you not have a rules book for each?

[Thurman15]

No, I am not an umpire. I help a HS team out here in CA and was curious to learn if there was a new such rule.

[Skahtboi]

Yes. That rule does exist as a rule change/addition this year for NFHS. If you coach, or just help out, you can still purchase the rule books and read them. Back in my coaching days, I studied the rule books, which is kind of what prepared me to become an umpire.

[Dakota]

Also, if you're coaching, check the NFHS web site for a document about how college coaches have been preparing their incoming freshmen for using metal cleats. The players will need coaching with them.

[wadeintothem]

We were told:

Rectangle only.. no spike type, no L shaped..

Do not check them..

I will need clarification, I am virtually positive during the presentation we were told.. do not enforce illegal spikes.

I'm only doing tourney ball for NFHS due to work scheduling as far as I can foresee, but I'm interested to see how it goes.

First one I believe is Feb 23...

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Thurman15

No, I am not an umpire. I help a HS team out here in CA and was curious to learn if there was a new such rule.

Some states are opting out of the rule, so you'd better check with your state association before you go out an buy stuff (or recommend that players do).