NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM LATEST EXAM 2026 | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance -------------------------------------43 Feet
from rear tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 8 - Lines -------------------------------------All lines on the field shall be
white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility -------------------------------------Once a
game has started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes
are incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
,Article 1 - base color -------------------------------------First, second, and third
shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first base
is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate -------------------------------------Shall be 24 inches
by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs
Article 8 - Authentication -------------------------------------The NFHS
authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt -------------------------------------The catcher shall
wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... -------------------------------------Be free of
rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
,Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... -------------------------------------Must bear
either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob --
-----------------------------------Knob. The knob May be molded, lathed,
welded and adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. .... The
knob may be covered in grip tape.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper -
------------------------------------It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 -------------------------------------A batting helmet with a
permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-
deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired
runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like)
surface.
, Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 5 -------------------------------------Batting helmets that are broken,
cracked, dented or that have been altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield --------------
-----------------------If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head
protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that is clear
and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 -------------------------------------A play or rule violation on which
the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals -------------------------------------4 types.
1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball
appeal)
2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live
or dead ball appeal)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance -------------------------------------43 Feet
from rear tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 8 - Lines -------------------------------------All lines on the field shall be
white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility -------------------------------------Once a
game has started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes
are incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
,Article 1 - base color -------------------------------------First, second, and third
shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first base
is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate -------------------------------------Shall be 24 inches
by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs
Article 8 - Authentication -------------------------------------The NFHS
authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt -------------------------------------The catcher shall
wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... -------------------------------------Be free of
rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
,Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... -------------------------------------Must bear
either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob --
-----------------------------------Knob. The knob May be molded, lathed,
welded and adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. .... The
knob may be covered in grip tape.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper -
------------------------------------It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 -------------------------------------A batting helmet with a
permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-
deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired
runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like)
surface.
, Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 5 -------------------------------------Batting helmets that are broken,
cracked, dented or that have been altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield --------------
-----------------------If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head
protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that is clear
and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 -------------------------------------A play or rule violation on which
the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals -------------------------------------4 types.
1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball
appeal)
2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live
or dead ball appeal)
