Softball Manual

Table of Contents

• Softball Calendar

• 2023 State Champions

• Softball Coaches Checklist

• Softball Rules & Guidelines​

  • ​Softball Plan (Constitution & Contest Rules)

  • 2023-2024 UIL Rule Changes & Amendments

  • UIL Official Baden Balls

  • UIL Resouces for Game Administrators

  • Ineligible Player and Unattached Participation 

  • Ejections

  • Limits on Awards (Subchapter O)

  • Charitable Cause Guidelines

  • DP/Flex Rule Strategies

  • NAERA Helmet Recommendations 

  • 2023-24 NFHS Softball Rule Changes

  • NFHS Softball and Rules Information 

• Pre-Season Regulations​

  • UIL Coach Education and Training Requirements 

  • ​Employment of Coaches

  • Texas Education Code Requirements (State Law)

  • Coaches Certification Program (CCP)

  • UIL Eligibility for Athletic Contests

  • Student Participation Required Forms

  • Practice Regulations and Contest Schedule Rules

• Regular Season

  • ​Practice Regulations

  • Contest Scheduling Rules

  • Allowable Contests

  • Softball Scrimmage & Game Regulations 

  • Softball Tournement Regulations 

  • District Certification 

  • Miscellaneous Softball Regulations 

• Post Season Information

  • ​Playoff Informaiton 

  • State Tournament 

• Off-Season Regulations​

  • ​Summer Strength & Conditioning & Sport Specific Instruction

  • Off-Season Strength & Conditioning (during the school year)

  • School Sponsored Camps

  • Non-school Leagues, Camps & Clinics