NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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 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)
⩥ 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.
⩥ 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
LATEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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 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)
⩥ 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.
⩥ 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
