Reducing these collisions improves both safety and the integrity of the game.” The double first base has been used in high school softball for many years, and college baseball adopted it in 2025.

A recent rule change made by the National Federation of State High School Associations Baseball Rules Committee and the WIAA will require all high school baseball games to have a double first base ...

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The NFHS has approved the use of double first bases for high school baseball games starting in 2027 to help reduce collisions and enhance player safety.

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders. The rule revision ...

The double first base, which was used in college baseball this season as pictured in this game between Tennessee and Arkansas, is coming to high school baseball in 2027.© Brianna Paciorka/News ...

The double first base, sometimes called a "safety base," is two first bases side by side with no space in between. The traditional one is in fair territory and a neighboring base of a different ...

Beginning in 2027, all high school baseball games will require a double first base to enhance safety and reduce collisions. The NFHS announced this and other major rule changes during its annual ...

As a result of the National Federation of High School Associations requiring a double first base to minimize the risk of collisions between runners and fielders, a change is coming to Ohio high ...