NFHS SOFTBALL COMPREHENSIVE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
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
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.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
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
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.
