NFHS Baseball Rules Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Defective equipment must be repaired or replaced:
a.When a natural pause in the game occurs.
b.Before the start of the next half-inning.
c.Immediately.
d.When a player is able to get around to it. - ANSWER>>C
Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment:
a.Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach.
b.Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches.
c.Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief.
d.Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the
umpire-in-chief. - ANSWER>>C
The batter comes to the plate in the first inning with a wrapping on the knob on
his bat. The batter shall be:
a.Called out upon entering the batter's box.
b.Shall be ejected.
c.Allowed to use the bat provided it does not cause the knob to become flush
with the bat.
d.provide the umpire with the bat for inspection and approval for use. -
ANSWER>>C
,High school baseballs shall consist of the following:
a.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
b.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the USA Baseball Authenticating Mark.
c.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the NOCSAE Authenticating Mark.
d.Both A & C. - ANSWER>>D
First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured:
a.From the front of the base to the front edge of home plate.
b.From the middle of the base to the middle of home plate.
c.From the back edge of the base to the apex of home plate.
d.From the back edge of the base to the front edge of home plate. - ANSWER>>C
Failure by a player to wear proper equipment after being so ordered by the
umpire shall result in:
a.The player being restricted to the bench.
b.The player being ejected.
c.The coach being restricted to the bench.
d.The coach being ejected. - ANSWER>>B
Baseballs used for competition only have to have the NFHS Authenticating Mark
on the ball to be compliant.
,a.Yes, as long as the NFHS Authenticating Mark is on the ball.
b.No, the SEI/NOCSAE mark is also required to be on the baseball. So there are
two marks on the baseball.
c.No, only the SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on the baseball.
d.No, there are no requirements for baseballs used for practice. - ANSWER>>B
The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection:
a.If it meets NOCSAE standards.
b.If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface.
c.If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian.
d.If it does not have a mirror-like surface. - ANSWER>>D
Lineups become official:
a.When the head coaches present them to the plate umpire.
b.When the head coaches exchange the cards with each other.
c.When the plate umpire announces "Play Ball" to start the game.
d.After the lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the
umpire during the pregame conference. - ANSWER>>D
A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly to the catcher's hands and:
a.Is legally caught by any infielder.
b.Is a strike and the ball is in play.
c.Is legally caught by only the catcher.
d.Both B and C. - ANSWER>>D
, A fair ball is a batted ball which:
a.Touches first, second or third base.
b.While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their
clothing or equipment.
c.Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third.
d.All of the above - ANSWER>>D
A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
a.He has secured the ball in his cap.
b.He has the ball in his glove for two steps before accidentally dropping the ball.
c.He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his
dugout.
d.The batted ball in flight caromed off a runner and was secured by the fielder
before touching the ground. - ANSWER>>C
Offensive malicious contact is defined as being:
a.Obstruction.
b.Interference.
c.Depends on what runner committed the act.
d.Nothing. - ANSWER>>B
A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-
enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be:
a.A legal substitute.
b.An unreported substitute.
Correct Answers
Defective equipment must be repaired or replaced:
a.When a natural pause in the game occurs.
b.Before the start of the next half-inning.
c.Immediately.
d.When a player is able to get around to it. - ANSWER>>C
Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment:
a.Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach.
b.Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches.
c.Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief.
d.Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the
umpire-in-chief. - ANSWER>>C
The batter comes to the plate in the first inning with a wrapping on the knob on
his bat. The batter shall be:
a.Called out upon entering the batter's box.
b.Shall be ejected.
c.Allowed to use the bat provided it does not cause the knob to become flush
with the bat.
d.provide the umpire with the bat for inspection and approval for use. -
ANSWER>>C
,High school baseballs shall consist of the following:
a.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the NFHS Authenticating Mark.
b.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the USA Baseball Authenticating Mark.
c.Core of cork, rubber or similar material and be covered with two strips of white
horsehide or white cowhide and shall bear the NOCSAE Authenticating Mark.
d.Both A & C. - ANSWER>>D
First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured:
a.From the front of the base to the front edge of home plate.
b.From the middle of the base to the middle of home plate.
c.From the back edge of the base to the apex of home plate.
d.From the back edge of the base to the front edge of home plate. - ANSWER>>C
Failure by a player to wear proper equipment after being so ordered by the
umpire shall result in:
a.The player being restricted to the bench.
b.The player being ejected.
c.The coach being restricted to the bench.
d.The coach being ejected. - ANSWER>>B
Baseballs used for competition only have to have the NFHS Authenticating Mark
on the ball to be compliant.
,a.Yes, as long as the NFHS Authenticating Mark is on the ball.
b.No, the SEI/NOCSAE mark is also required to be on the baseball. So there are
two marks on the baseball.
c.No, only the SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on the baseball.
d.No, there are no requirements for baseballs used for practice. - ANSWER>>B
The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection:
a.If it meets NOCSAE standards.
b.If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface.
c.If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian.
d.If it does not have a mirror-like surface. - ANSWER>>D
Lineups become official:
a.When the head coaches present them to the plate umpire.
b.When the head coaches exchange the cards with each other.
c.When the plate umpire announces "Play Ball" to start the game.
d.After the lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the
umpire during the pregame conference. - ANSWER>>D
A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly to the catcher's hands and:
a.Is legally caught by any infielder.
b.Is a strike and the ball is in play.
c.Is legally caught by only the catcher.
d.Both B and C. - ANSWER>>D
, A fair ball is a batted ball which:
a.Touches first, second or third base.
b.While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their
clothing or equipment.
c.Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third.
d.All of the above - ANSWER>>D
A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
a.He has secured the ball in his cap.
b.He has the ball in his glove for two steps before accidentally dropping the ball.
c.He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his
dugout.
d.The batted ball in flight caromed off a runner and was secured by the fielder
before touching the ground. - ANSWER>>C
Offensive malicious contact is defined as being:
a.Obstruction.
b.Interference.
c.Depends on what runner committed the act.
d.Nothing. - ANSWER>>B
A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-
enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be:
a.A legal substitute.
b.An unreported substitute.
