NFHS Baseball Rules Questions Exam 2026 Exam Questions
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The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch" signal.
A. True
B. False - Answer - B. False
By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding four square inches may be worn
on jerseys in an appropriate and dignified manner.
A. True
B. False - Answer - A. True
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 players, their clothing or
equipment.
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home
and third.
D. All of the above - Answer - D. All of the above
The following statement on obstruction is true:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The act must be intentional and only physical.
C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball
denies access to the base the runner is
attempting to achieve.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball
, simulates a tag on a runner. - Answer - D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a
tag on a runner.
Concerning the discovery of an illegal player,
A. Only an umpire may discover.
B. Only the opposing team may discover.
C. Only the player's team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover. - Answer - D. An umpire or either team may
discover. (Ref. 3-1-1)
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with his base runner after the
opposing coach has been granted a conference
to talk to his pitcher.
B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with
the base runner on first base.
D. All of the above. - Answer - C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base
runner on first base (Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5)
The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the DH.
A. True
B. False - Answer - A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when:
A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team's
on-deck circle.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the the
purpose of physical confrontation.
, C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach
purposes during the game.
D. All of the above. - Answer - B. A player leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical
confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-1p)
The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of
gear are in good shape.
A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate
umpire should not have an issue.
B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet
mask combination that meets the NOCSAE
standard.
D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected. - Answer - C. This is illegal. The catcher
must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard.
The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the discussion, he bumps
the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical
contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The base umpire must first provide a written
warning before an ejection.
C. Explain his call in such a way that the coach
understands and returns to the dugout.
D. Accept the coach;s apology and "Play Ball!" - Answer - A. Eject the head coach because of
the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
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
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Exam) 2026\2027 LATEST VERSION!!
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch" signal.
A. True
B. False - Answer - B. False
By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding four square inches may be worn
on jerseys in an appropriate and dignified manner.
A. True
B. False - Answer - A. True
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 players, their clothing or
equipment.
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home
and third.
D. All of the above - Answer - D. All of the above
The following statement on obstruction is true:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The act must be intentional and only physical.
C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball
denies access to the base the runner is
attempting to achieve.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball
, simulates a tag on a runner. - Answer - D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a
tag on a runner.
Concerning the discovery of an illegal player,
A. Only an umpire may discover.
B. Only the opposing team may discover.
C. Only the player's team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover. - Answer - D. An umpire or either team may
discover. (Ref. 3-1-1)
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with his base runner after the
opposing coach has been granted a conference
to talk to his pitcher.
B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with
the base runner on first base.
D. All of the above. - Answer - C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base
runner on first base (Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5)
The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the DH.
A. True
B. False - Answer - A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when:
A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team's
on-deck circle.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the the
purpose of physical confrontation.
, C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach
purposes during the game.
D. All of the above. - Answer - B. A player leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical
confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-1p)
The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of
gear are in good shape.
A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate
umpire should not have an issue.
B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet
mask combination that meets the NOCSAE
standard.
D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected. - Answer - C. This is illegal. The catcher
must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard.
The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the discussion, he bumps
the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical
contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The base umpire must first provide a written
warning before an ejection.
C. Explain his call in such a way that the coach
understands and returns to the dugout.
D. Accept the coach;s apology and "Play Ball!" - Answer - A. Eject the head coach because of
the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
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
