NFHS BASEBALL RULES EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS
⩥ Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit. Answer: The three step movement
by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When a batted ball
is hit to the outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one or two steps
from the cutout, plants on the left foot, turns counterclockwise on the
right, and then moves laterally with the left towards second if the BR
continues around first.
⩥ Release the runner to third. Answer: On a tag up with runners on First
and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take the
possible play to 2nd.
⩥ Base umpire set positions. Answer: Hands on Knees set: feet slightly
more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward slightly, hands
on knees. Keep back straight and head up, looking at play. Allow arms
to lock to keep your head still and keep a clear, not blurry, picture. Use
this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to the
play. Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When set for
a play at any base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line. Body
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED
PASS
⩥ Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit. Answer: The three step movement
by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When a batted ball
is hit to the outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one or two steps
from the cutout, plants on the left foot, turns counterclockwise on the
right, and then moves laterally with the left towards second if the BR
continues around first.
⩥ Release the runner to third. Answer: On a tag up with runners on First
and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take the
possible play to 2nd.
⩥ Base umpire set positions. Answer: Hands on Knees set: feet slightly
more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward slightly, hands
on knees. Keep back straight and head up, looking at play. Allow arms
to lock to keep your head still and keep a clear, not blurry, picture. Use
this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to the
play. Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When set for
a play at any base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line. Body
