NFHS Run Rule

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by bwbuddy

Isn't it 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 10 after 5? What's the rule #?

Now that you have had multiple responses, there is one correct answer.

There is no NFHS run-ahead rule. 4-2-3 clearly states that it is a matter for each state to adopt whatever rule(s) they wish for game ending procedures. As does the list of State Adoption options listed in the back of the rulebook. They suggest one option as an example, but stop well short of suggesting it as the best option. And if they don't adopt ONE, but leave it to local/regional/sectional jurisdictions to adopt(as in CA), then there is NO run-ahead rule in State tournament play. So, each state is, and will be, different. You need to ask what YOUR state has adopted.

My home state, Georgia, recognized that the suggested option of 10 after 5 was a carry-over from when NFHS was primarily slow pitch. As a result, we were able to have the ASA fastpitch run-ahead rule adopted for consistency with the expectations of most; 8 after 5, 12 after 4, 15 after 3. I can assure you that it was and still is favorably received by the overwhelming majority.