showcase rules

Triple Crown Girls Fastpitch tournaments are non-sanctioned but are played using National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball rules with a few modifications, as listed below.

1. Pitching Modification: While the pitcher takes the signal, her stride foot may be on or behind the pitcher’s plate as far back as desired.  Once the pitcher initially sets the toe of her stride foot, she CANNOT move it to increase the distance behind the pitcher’s plate.  In addition, the pitcher must take or appear to take a signal while in the pitching and signal-taking positions.

2. One-Way Communication: All defensive players may have digital one-way communication from the dugout using wristbands showing pitch, shift etc, the use of a smartwatch (ex: iOS or Android) is illegal and subject to the penalty listed below.  Audio one way communication can go from the dugout to the catcher ONLY.  The communication device cannot be used for two-way communication and will carry the same penalty. Go Rout is Triple Crown's preferred partner for communication devices.

PENALTY: The umpire shall issue a team warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender(s) of that team will be ejected along with the head coach.

ALL COMMUNICATION IS FOR DEFENSE ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED ON OFFENSE.

3. Intentional Walks: All pitches, including a pitchout, must be legally pitched to the catcher and ball is live.