NFHS BASEBALL PART I COMPLETE REVIEW
& CORE CONCEPTS EXAM CLEARED 2026.
◉ 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.
a. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the bench when
discovered.
b. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the projected
substitution of Baker.
c. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate
umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup.
d. The opposing coach has the option of accepting the results of the
play or having Wilson declared out. Answer: C
◉ With a count of 3-0, the batter permits a pitch that is a ball to hit
him.
a.The batter stays at bat with the same count of 3-0.
b.The batter stays at bat with a count of 3-1.
c.The batter is awarded first base for being hit by the pitch.
d.The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. Answer: D
,◉ From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up
position, he must first:
a. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher's plate which
must be in or partially within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.
b. Call "Time."
c. Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
d. B or C Answer: A
◉ Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home
runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In order to give the
batter an intentional base on balls:
a. The pitcher must pitch four "balls" to the batter.
b. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first
base on any ball-and-strike count.
c. The request may only be made before pitching to the batter.
d. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the batter be awarded first
base. Answer: B
◉ Sanders is the RF/DH. In the sixth inning the coach wants Healy to
play right field and have Sanders to continue to be the DH.
a. True
b. False Answer: A
◉ The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him
to legally touch third base.
a. This is legal action by the coach.
,b. This is interference by the coach and the ball is immediately dead.
c. This is interference by the coach and the ball is dead at the end of
playing action.
d. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in play and runners
may advance at their own risk. Answer: D
◉ The leadoff hitter has a 3-2 count. There is a check-swing situation
and the plate umpire calls ball four. The base umpire upholds the plate
umpire's decision and B overruns first base without attempting to go
to second base. The first baseman tags the batter/runner out.
a. That is the correct procedure.
b. Runner is protected until he goes past first base.
c. The defense should wait until the pitcher has the ball and make an
appeal.
d. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not
attempt or feints toward second base. 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
, ◉ 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 batted ball is one-hopped to the pitcher who gloves the ball. He
cannot immediately get the ball out of his glove and tosses the glove
with the ball to the first baseman.
a. Ball stays live and in play.
b. The out is declared if the ball/glove gets to first base before the
runner.
c. It is not a two-base award.
d. All of the above. Answer: D
◉ The head coach has been complaining about the officiating for
most of the game. Finally, in the sixth inning, the base umpire has had
enough and ejects the coach. Is this legal?
a. Yes, a coach may be ejected at any time for any violation of 3-3-1.
b. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. By using preventative officiating, this would not have been an issue
in such late innings.
d. Explain to the coach that he is a role model and his team will
replicate his behavior. Answer: B
& CORE CONCEPTS EXAM CLEARED 2026.
◉ 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.
a. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the bench when
discovered.
b. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the projected
substitution of Baker.
c. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate
umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup.
d. The opposing coach has the option of accepting the results of the
play or having Wilson declared out. Answer: C
◉ With a count of 3-0, the batter permits a pitch that is a ball to hit
him.
a.The batter stays at bat with the same count of 3-0.
b.The batter stays at bat with a count of 3-1.
c.The batter is awarded first base for being hit by the pitch.
d.The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. Answer: D
,◉ From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up
position, he must first:
a. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher's plate which
must be in or partially within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.
b. Call "Time."
c. Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
d. B or C Answer: A
◉ Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home
runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In order to give the
batter an intentional base on balls:
a. The pitcher must pitch four "balls" to the batter.
b. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first
base on any ball-and-strike count.
c. The request may only be made before pitching to the batter.
d. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the batter be awarded first
base. Answer: B
◉ Sanders is the RF/DH. In the sixth inning the coach wants Healy to
play right field and have Sanders to continue to be the DH.
a. True
b. False Answer: A
◉ The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him
to legally touch third base.
a. This is legal action by the coach.
,b. This is interference by the coach and the ball is immediately dead.
c. This is interference by the coach and the ball is dead at the end of
playing action.
d. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in play and runners
may advance at their own risk. Answer: D
◉ The leadoff hitter has a 3-2 count. There is a check-swing situation
and the plate umpire calls ball four. The base umpire upholds the plate
umpire's decision and B overruns first base without attempting to go
to second base. The first baseman tags the batter/runner out.
a. That is the correct procedure.
b. Runner is protected until he goes past first base.
c. The defense should wait until the pitcher has the ball and make an
appeal.
d. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not
attempt or feints toward second base. 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
, ◉ 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 batted ball is one-hopped to the pitcher who gloves the ball. He
cannot immediately get the ball out of his glove and tosses the glove
with the ball to the first baseman.
a. Ball stays live and in play.
b. The out is declared if the ball/glove gets to first base before the
runner.
c. It is not a two-base award.
d. All of the above. Answer: D
◉ The head coach has been complaining about the officiating for
most of the game. Finally, in the sixth inning, the base umpire has had
enough and ejects the coach. Is this legal?
a. Yes, a coach may be ejected at any time for any violation of 3-3-1.
b. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. By using preventative officiating, this would not have been an issue
in such late innings.
d. Explain to the coach that he is a role model and his team will
replicate his behavior. Answer: B
