NHFS SOFBALL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
2026/2027 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|BRAND NEW VERSION!!| |JUST RELEASED
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance
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
All lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility
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
First, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first
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
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,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
The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt
The catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall...
Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall...
Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob
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
It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1
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,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
Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have been altered are prohibited
from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield
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
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
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)
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, Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball
Once all runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach
or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a runner
missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The administering umpire
should then make a decision on the play.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play
If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the
game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the
catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands, there is
little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul line and
umpires can leave the field at this point. No appeal can be made once the umpires have
left the field.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 3 - Baseline/Path
Article 2 - Base Path
Note: A runner establishes her own base path when she is not being played upon.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 8 - Bunt, Attempted Bunt, Drag Bunt
Article 2 - Attempted bunt
Any non swinging movement of the bat intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in
the strike zone is considered a bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the bat must be
withdrawn - pulled backward away from the ball.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch
Article 1 - a catch is...
The act of a fielder who, with her hand(s) and/or glove/mitt securely gains possession of a
batted, pitched or thrown ball.
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2026/2027 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|BRAND NEW VERSION!!| |JUST RELEASED
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance
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
All lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility
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
First, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first
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
1|Page
,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
The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt
The catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall...
Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall...
Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob
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
It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1
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,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
Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have been altered are prohibited
from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield
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
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
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)
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, Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball
Once all runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach
or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a runner
missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The administering umpire
should then make a decision on the play.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play
If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the
game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the
catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands, there is
little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul line and
umpires can leave the field at this point. No appeal can be made once the umpires have
left the field.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 3 - Baseline/Path
Article 2 - Base Path
Note: A runner establishes her own base path when she is not being played upon.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 8 - Bunt, Attempted Bunt, Drag Bunt
Article 2 - Attempted bunt
Any non swinging movement of the bat intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in
the strike zone is considered a bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the bat must be
withdrawn - pulled backward away from the ball.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch
Article 1 - a catch is...
The act of a fielder who, with her hand(s) and/or glove/mitt securely gains possession of a
batted, pitched or thrown ball.
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