NFHS SOFTBALL Exam Newest Exam 2026 |
All Questions and Correct Answers |
Verified Answers | Updated Version
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)
All Questions and Correct Answers |
Verified Answers | Updated Version
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)
