NHFS SOFTBALL Exam & Practice Exam Questions and Answers Practice Questions with Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+

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NHFS SOFTBALL Exam & Practice Exam
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EXAM
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER-43 Feet from rear
tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 8 - Lines - ANSWER-All lines on the field shall be white


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWER-Once a game has
started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes are
incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 1 - base color - ANSWER-First, second, and third shall
be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first

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base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other
than white.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - ANSWER-Shall be 24 inches by 6
inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs
Article 8 - Authentication - ANSWER-The NFHS authenticating
mark shall be on each ball.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWER-The catcher shall wear a
glove or mitt of any size


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Be free of rattles,
dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Must bear either the
2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)

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Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following
components...knob - ANSWER-Knob. The knob May be
molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must be permanently
fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following
components... Taper - ANSWER-It's length and material may
vary


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWER-A batting helmet with a permanently
affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-deck
batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired
runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror
like) surface.


Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 5 - ANSWER-Batting helmets that are broken, cracked,
dented or that have been altered are prohibited from use.

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Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield -
ANSWER-If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head
protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that
is clear and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no
tint)


Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 - ANSWER-A play or rule violation on which the
umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or
player.


Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER-4 types.
1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead
ball appeal)
2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first
touched (live or dead ball appeal)
3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
4) Attempting to advance to second base after making the turn at
first base overrunning first base (live ball appeal only)