differences in ASA - NSA rules?.. etc

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Looking for the basic differences in the two sanctions... mainly rules... from Klumps answer, it seems elimination play NSA makes you bat your entire roster? any other specific rule differences? Come on OFC! I know somebody out there knows so i dont have to read both rule books and find out the hard way! PLZ HELP -- Thanks!

 

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It is my opinion that the competition is better in ASA than NSA. Both have good teams playing in their tournaments but I believe the overall level of play is better in ASA. I also like the play 9 and bat 9 ruling that ASA has, it makes the game more true to it's roots. Getting the extra players more time in pool play is one thing but Sunday's are a whole other thing. The nationals for NSA is a zoo and the competition seems very watered down. The ASA nationals is much tougher and wayyyyyy more organized. They both have their place and provide opportunities for alot of girls but I believe ASA is more of a step up from NSA. I think the progression goes like this.....NSA, ASA, USA/ASA, PGF. JMHO

 

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thanks for the input klump!

 

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I agree with ^^^^^^^. However, you have the option in NSA to bat 9, 10, 11, etc... You do not "have" to bat roster, but do have the option. Nationals wise, there is no comparison between NSA A and ASA/USA!!!

 

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Haven't played NSA in a while, but if I remember right, the NSA rules are more flexible re: courtesy runners ... can be last out, while "true" ASA can only be someone off bench who hasn't played. Also, last I knew NSA had the EP's and used the DH, while ASA only bats 9 and uses the DP/Flex rule that is used in high school. Now keep in mind that Tournament Directors sometime make their own rules ... like allowing more than 9 to bat in ASA pool games, or allowing courtesy runners who are already in the game.

To be honest, the rules aren't that much different, but agree that ASA qualifiers and nationals tend to be more organized, though a big factor there is the TD. Biggest difference as has been noted about that, prior to PGF at least, better teams tended to play mostly ASA so level of competition was usually better.

 

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The 3 most frequent question that I get asked are:

1) How many can we bat?
2) What is the courtesy runner rule?
3) Can we use such and such bat?

NSA allows up to 11 in the order thru 2 Extra Players (EP). There is also the option to use a DH/DP. The DH is a hitter only and the DP plays defense only. The advantage of using the EP's are they can interchange on defense while the DH can not.

Courtesy runner rule is last batted out or someone not in the game with substitution rights.

We use a bat list. We have a logo that manufacturers are placing on bats. This started in 2012. Beginning after 2014, all bats will have to bear that logo. This will eliminate the bat list at that point.

Nationals for any sanction are what the TD and staff make of them. I have seen some very poorly ran Nationals and Worlds by all of the sanctions. NSA prefers to put them in one geographic area to encourage multiple teams in an organization to participate. This way the families with multiple girls playing can be close enough to watch as much as possible, plus the groups can keep track of each others progress, encourage, cheer, etc the other teams in their group.

I am not saying this makes any one better than the other, I just feel NSA is going after a different market and really appeals to the younger age groups/parents/coaches. Our A Worlds are East/West. Some of the A teams like to play some of the better teams in the East without a huge travel expense. Again different niches and positioning in the market.

Drop me an e-mail or check out our website for more info or if you have any questions. I would be glad to help out.

Mike Craig
614-895-2253
E-Mail: mcraig@playnsaohio.com
Southern Ohio Website: www.playnsaohio.com
National Website: www.playnsa.com

 

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Great- thanks for the info guys!