IFA would like thank the NCAA, in particular Dee Abrahamson, for allowing the IFA to design and model the
rulebook.
Three new amendments in the Current IFA Rulebook
8.10 Obstruction - Page 55
Obstruction is the act of the defensive team member that impedes the progress of a batter-runner or runner who legally running the bases, unless the fielder is in possession of the ball, in the act of fielding a batted ball or hinders or impedes a batter's attempt to make contact with a pitched ball.
1) The defensive player must have possesion of the ball. When a play is about to happen, a defensive player may not block the baseline or base without possession of the ball.
a) If the defensive player does not have the ball, it is the responsibility of the fielder to avoid and not hamper the runner's progress unless the fielder is in the act of fielding a batted ball.
b) If the defensive player has the ball, it is the runner's responsibility to avoid the fielder.
i) The act may be intentional or unintentional.
6.1 Players on a Team - Page 33
Addition: Item #7
Only players, listed coaches and game personnel will be allowed in the dugout / field in any IFA event.
3.10 Uniforms
Definitions, Page 12: Rostered Players for Championship Play
No player will be allowed to be on more than one roster participating in National play in any age or classification.
· Regional / Area Directors will have the discretion regarding rostered players in qualifying tournaments leading to national play within their region. However, in no case shall the total number of players on a roster exceed a maximum of 20 players.
All teams should be mailed or issued a rulebook at the time of registration.
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