2024 NFHS Baseball
Exam Part 1 Correct
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Lineups become official when: - ANSWER The lineup cards have been exchanged, verified, and then
accepted by the plate umpire during the pregame conference.
A fielder (other than the catcher), to be considered to be in fair ground must: - ANSWER Have at least
one foot touching fair ground.
The pitcher's plate shall be set in the ground so that: - ANSWER The distance between the nearer edge of
the pitcher's plate and the rear tip of the home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches.
When the dugout area is temporarily extended: - ANSWER It shall be extended toward the outfield on a
line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both teams.
A legal baseball must have affixed: - ANSWER Both the NFHS Authenticating Mark and the SEI/NOCSAE
mark.
The barrel of a bat shall: - ANSWER All of the above.
Gloves/mitts shall conform to heigh, width and webbing specifications: - ANSWER For all players except
the catcher.
, The catcher shall wear a body/chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of
manufacture. The body/chest protector options are: - ANSWER All of the above
The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of gear are in
good shape. - ANSWER This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet/mask combination that meets the
NOCSAE standard.
Concerning player equipment: - ANSWER A, B, and C.
Team A's pitcher may wear a wristband with defensive instructions/pitch choices on his non-throwing
arm if the wristband is not distracting and the color is: - ANSWER Both A and B.
An
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for the
fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if the inning lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of Baker and
does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play. - ANSWER Wilson is
an unreported substitute. Upon discover, the plate umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup.
A starter, batting in the sixth spot in the lineup, is removed and returns later to bad in the fifth spot. -
ANSWER The penalty for illegal substitution shall supersede the penalty for batting out of order.
Moore, the starting pitcher, is removed as pitcher in the third inning. - ANSWER Both B and C.
Jones, the starting designated hitter, is pinch-hit for bt Smith, a legal substitute. - ANSWER Smith is now
the designated hitter.
Prior to the start of the game, Carter is listed as the P/DH for the game. The coach wants to replace Jones
as the pitcher but leave carter in the DH role. This is: - ANSWER Permissible.
Sullivan is the SS/DH. In the fourth inning Drake comes in to play shortstop. In the fifth inning, the coach
wants Drake to pinch hit. - ANSWER All of the above.
Exam Part 1 Correct
100%
Lineups become official when: - ANSWER The lineup cards have been exchanged, verified, and then
accepted by the plate umpire during the pregame conference.
A fielder (other than the catcher), to be considered to be in fair ground must: - ANSWER Have at least
one foot touching fair ground.
The pitcher's plate shall be set in the ground so that: - ANSWER The distance between the nearer edge of
the pitcher's plate and the rear tip of the home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches.
When the dugout area is temporarily extended: - ANSWER It shall be extended toward the outfield on a
line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both teams.
A legal baseball must have affixed: - ANSWER Both the NFHS Authenticating Mark and the SEI/NOCSAE
mark.
The barrel of a bat shall: - ANSWER All of the above.
Gloves/mitts shall conform to heigh, width and webbing specifications: - ANSWER For all players except
the catcher.
, The catcher shall wear a body/chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of
manufacture. The body/chest protector options are: - ANSWER All of the above
The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of gear are in
good shape. - ANSWER This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet/mask combination that meets the
NOCSAE standard.
Concerning player equipment: - ANSWER A, B, and C.
Team A's pitcher may wear a wristband with defensive instructions/pitch choices on his non-throwing
arm if the wristband is not distracting and the color is: - ANSWER Both A and B.
An
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for the
fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if the inning lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of Baker and
does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play. - ANSWER Wilson is
an unreported substitute. Upon discover, the plate umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup.
A starter, batting in the sixth spot in the lineup, is removed and returns later to bad in the fifth spot. -
ANSWER The penalty for illegal substitution shall supersede the penalty for batting out of order.
Moore, the starting pitcher, is removed as pitcher in the third inning. - ANSWER Both B and C.
Jones, the starting designated hitter, is pinch-hit for bt Smith, a legal substitute. - ANSWER Smith is now
the designated hitter.
Prior to the start of the game, Carter is listed as the P/DH for the game. The coach wants to replace Jones
as the pitcher but leave carter in the DH role. This is: - ANSWER Permissible.
Sullivan is the SS/DH. In the fourth inning Drake comes in to play shortstop. In the fifth inning, the coach
wants Drake to pinch hit. - ANSWER All of the above.
