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Part A (100 Questions)
The batter will be declared out when:
a. An attempt to bunt on the second strike is foul.
b. The third-base coach interferes with the third baseman attempting to catch a foul
fly ball.
c. With two outs and a runner on first base, the missed swinging third strike is not
caught.
d. A, B and C. - ANSWER-B
The visiting team traveled to the game by car. One of the starting player's car broke
down and there are only eight players present at game time. An assistant coach has
gone to pick them up and should arrive quickly.
a. The game may begin, since the coach placed the missing starter in the No. 9
position in the lineup.
b. The game may begin, but the coach is restricted to the bench for having the
confusion.
c. The game may begin if the home team's coach has no problem starting the game
with eight players.
d. The game may not start until the visiting team has nine players present. -
ANSWER-D
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,A team has only eight players at the field.
a. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players.
b. The game may begin if the head coach verifies the ninth player will be at the
game soon.
c. The game may begin with an out called each time that spot in the batting order
comes to bat.
d. Both B and C. - ANSWER-A
The runner on first base steals second while the batter enters the batter's box with a
bat that has been altered.
a. The play stands and the batter is instructed to secure a legal bat.
b. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is
returned to first base.
c. The runner is declared out and the batter is ejected.
d. No penalty may be imposed until the defense appeals the illegal bat. -
ANSWER-B
The plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-B
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,A player in the offensive team's dugout uses an air horn in an attempt to cause the
opposing pitcher to balk.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-C
The runner advancing from third base to home deliberately removed his helmet as
he approached home plate.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-C
The ball becomes dead when time is taken to:
a. Make an award when a runner is obstructed by a fielder.
b. When an intentional base on balls is to be awarded.
c. When baserunning penalties are imposed.
d. All of the above. - ANSWER-D
The pitching regulations begin when:
a. The batter steps into the batter's box.
b. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate.
c. The catcher gives a "sign" to the pitcher.
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, d. It is umpire judgment as to when the pitching regulations are in force. -
ANSWER-B
The pitcher, in the wind-up position, may:
a. Deliver a pitch.
b. Legally step backward off the pitcher's plate.
c. Legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
d. A and B. - ANSWER-D
Pitching from the wind-up position, the pitcher pauses for a couple of seconds with
both hands together above his head.
a. This is legal provided the stop was complete and discernible.
b. This would be legal if the pitcher had stopped with his hands at or below his
chin.
c. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the
motion without interruption or alteration.
d. A and B. - ANSWER-C
With runners on base, the pitcher drops the ball during delivery:
a. It is an immediate balk.
b. It is declared immediately to be a "no-pitch".
c. If the ball crosses the foul line it shall be declared a ball.
d. If the ball comes to rest on the plate it shall be declared to be a strike. -
ANSWER-C
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Prep Test Bank A with 200 Real Exam Questions
and Correct Answers/ 2026 New NFHS Baseball
Rules Exam Review Test Bank
Part A (100 Questions)
The batter will be declared out when:
a. An attempt to bunt on the second strike is foul.
b. The third-base coach interferes with the third baseman attempting to catch a foul
fly ball.
c. With two outs and a runner on first base, the missed swinging third strike is not
caught.
d. A, B and C. - ANSWER-B
The visiting team traveled to the game by car. One of the starting player's car broke
down and there are only eight players present at game time. An assistant coach has
gone to pick them up and should arrive quickly.
a. The game may begin, since the coach placed the missing starter in the No. 9
position in the lineup.
b. The game may begin, but the coach is restricted to the bench for having the
confusion.
c. The game may begin if the home team's coach has no problem starting the game
with eight players.
d. The game may not start until the visiting team has nine players present. -
ANSWER-D
pg. 1
,A team has only eight players at the field.
a. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players.
b. The game may begin if the head coach verifies the ninth player will be at the
game soon.
c. The game may begin with an out called each time that spot in the batting order
comes to bat.
d. Both B and C. - ANSWER-A
The runner on first base steals second while the batter enters the batter's box with a
bat that has been altered.
a. The play stands and the batter is instructed to secure a legal bat.
b. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is
returned to first base.
c. The runner is declared out and the batter is ejected.
d. No penalty may be imposed until the defense appeals the illegal bat. -
ANSWER-B
The plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-B
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,A player in the offensive team's dugout uses an air horn in an attempt to cause the
opposing pitcher to balk.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-C
The runner advancing from third base to home deliberately removed his helmet as
he approached home plate.
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ANSWER-C
The ball becomes dead when time is taken to:
a. Make an award when a runner is obstructed by a fielder.
b. When an intentional base on balls is to be awarded.
c. When baserunning penalties are imposed.
d. All of the above. - ANSWER-D
The pitching regulations begin when:
a. The batter steps into the batter's box.
b. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate.
c. The catcher gives a "sign" to the pitcher.
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, d. It is umpire judgment as to when the pitching regulations are in force. -
ANSWER-B
The pitcher, in the wind-up position, may:
a. Deliver a pitch.
b. Legally step backward off the pitcher's plate.
c. Legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
d. A and B. - ANSWER-D
Pitching from the wind-up position, the pitcher pauses for a couple of seconds with
both hands together above his head.
a. This is legal provided the stop was complete and discernible.
b. This would be legal if the pitcher had stopped with his hands at or below his
chin.
c. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the
motion without interruption or alteration.
d. A and B. - ANSWER-C
With runners on base, the pitcher drops the ball during delivery:
a. It is an immediate balk.
b. It is declared immediately to be a "no-pitch".
c. If the ball crosses the foul line it shall be declared a ball.
d. If the ball comes to rest on the plate it shall be declared to be a strike. -
ANSWER-C
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