NFHS Softball Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates
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Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER43 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 - ANSWERAll lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWEROnce 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 - ANSWERFirst, 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 - ANSWERShall 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 - ANSWERThe NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each
ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWERThe catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWERBe free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and
sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWERMust 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 -
ANSWERKnob. 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 - ANSWERIt's
length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWERBatting 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 - ANSWERIf 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 - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWER4 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)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWEROnce
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 - ANSWERIf 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
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade
A
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER43 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 - ANSWERAll lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWEROnce 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 - ANSWERFirst, 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 - ANSWERShall 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 - ANSWERThe NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each
ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWERThe catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWERBe free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and
sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWERMust 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 -
ANSWERKnob. 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 - ANSWERIt's
length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWERBatting 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 - ANSWERIf 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 - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWER4 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)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWEROnce
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 - ANSWERIf 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
