NFHS SOFTBALL MOCK EXAM 2024 – SET 2 (75 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE

NFHS SOFTBALL MOCK EXAM 2024 – SET 2
(75 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS)
A+ VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Instructions

• Select the best answer

• Focus on rule application and game situations

• Recommended time: 60–90 minutes



Section 1: Advanced Rules & Definitions

1. The look-back rule becomes active when:
A. Pitcher steps on plate
B. Pitcher has ball in circle and batter-runner reaches base
C. Ball is hit
D. Umpire calls time

2. While the look-back rule is in effect, a runner:
A. May stop and go repeatedly
B. Must immediately advance or return
C. Can stand still indefinitely
D. Must slide

3. A slap hit is:
A. Illegal
B. A full swing
C. A controlled attempt to place the ball
D. A bunt

4. A batter stepping completely out of the box while hitting:
A. Is legal
B. Is out
C. Is a foul ball
D. Results in warning

5. A courtesy runner may be used for:
A. Any player
B. Pitcher and catcher

, C. Only injured players
D. Coaches



Section 2: Look-Back Rule Scenarios

6. Runner stops halfway between bases with pitcher holding ball in circle:
A. Safe
B. Out
C. Warning
D. Dead ball

7. Runner rounds base aggressively but stops:
A. Allowed
B. Out if no immediate decision
C. Always safe
D. Replay

8. Batter-runner overruns first and stops:
A. Always safe
B. Must return immediately
C. Out automatically
D. No rule applies

9. Pitcher fakes throw while in circle:
A. Legal
B. Violates look-back rule
C. Causes dead ball
D. Balk

10. Runner breaks for next base after stopping:
A. Safe
B. Out
C. Warning
D. Replay



Section 3: Interference vs Obstruction

11. Runner collides with fielder without ball:
A. Interference
B. Obstruction
C. Nothing
D. Dead ball

12. Batter contacts catcher during throw:
A. Obstruction