![]() ![]() If a pitcher chooses to use a screen then they “MUST” step behind the screen after every pitch, failure to do so will be called a ball (umpire judgment). Any pitch delivered with the screen not in a legal position will be declared “no pitch.” If a pitcher refuses to place the screen in the correct position, the umpire will notify the player’s manager and remove the pitcher from the pitching position. Any batted ball striking any portion of the screen as observed by the umpire will be declared a dead ball foul unless it is the third strike, in which case it is a dead ball re-pitch. The screen must be placed to the left of a right-handed pitcher, and to the right of a left-handed pitcher to maximize the pitcher’s safety. The screen may be positioned anywhere from the outer left side of the pitching rubber for a right handed pitcher to the outer right side of the pitching rubber for a left handed pitcher.Ĭ. The screen will directly face home plate within one to three feet in front of the pitching rubber, if a pitcher chooses to use the full depth of the ten foot pitchers box then the screen must be positioned in the one to three foot limits of where he/she chooses to pitch.ī. Scrappy.here is a rule I wrote up for one of our senior divisions that chooses to use the screen.Ī. We don't have any pitchers whose head sticks up over the screen not sure is we have any that stick out to the sides. I think the screens we use are about 4'x7', but that's a guess. ![]() Personally, I like the foul ball treatment better. In subsequent years we have treated it as a foul ball. The first year we used the screen, if you (as a batter) hit the screen it was an out. We do allow the pitcher to come out from behind the screen to field a ball (at his own risk), but the screen is there for his protection it's up to him to take advantage of it. The screen just doesn't come into play that often with respect to defensive plays. I won't say that the concerns you voiced are not valid, but I have not seen any of them happen. We have used a pitching screen in our league in Richardson, TX for three or four years now. My email and phone number is included in the packet. If you need any further info or clarification, please feel free to contact me. You should have it no later than mid-week. MIKE: the information you requested in NOW in the U.S. If anyone has materials pertaining to a PSS please send to: It is designed as safety equipment and is optional use, not mandatory. We use the PSS for our 30-team league of 55 to 90 ages. We have received quite a number or such request over the years. Post Office address and I'll mail you the information. To save time, if you are interested in receiving a copy of our Puget Sound Senior Softball Rules and Attachment "A" (PSS), send me your U.S. We address this as well as thrown or batted balls that hit the screen. The problem is that the commercially made PSS is now made in various sizes including up to 8-ft by 8-ft. A good example was the original maximum size which was 3-foot wide and 6-foot high. We up here in the N/W have been utilizing a PSS for more than 7 years and each year review the Rules Attachment "A" that governs the use to address any new or additional situations. They are common to all interests that wish to consider the use of a PSS (Pitcher Safety Screen). MIKE: your list of concerns are certainly not unique. Please note this is for an over 70 league only. ![]() Plays at the plate where ball coming in from outfield hits the screenĭouble plays where ball goes to 2nd and then goes to home for the force from 3rd ![]() Infield fly rule: if ball comes down and hits screenĪ thrown ball that hits the screen by a third baseman or other infielders It eliminates double plays hit back to the pitcher as it is a dead ball Please add your input or experience with using a screen. I have listed some of the concerns that have been brought up. We will be discussing this at an open meeting and we are looking at input from those who have used them. In Colorado we are discussing using a pitchers screen in our over 70 leagues Only. Online now: 1 member: DOUGHBOY67 106 anonymous Change topic: » Message Board home » Sign-in or register to get started ![]()
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