Exam (elaborations) NFHS Baseball

Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment: a. Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach. b. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches. c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. d. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the umpire-inchief. - ANSWER c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. Ref 1-5-10 Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood: a. Are always legal. b. Shall meet the BESR performance standard and be so labeled. c. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled. d. Shall be used only in warming up. - ANSWER c. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled. Ref 1-3-2d The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection: a. If it meets NOCSAE standards. b. If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface. c. If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian. d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. - ANSWER d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. Ref 1-5-1, 1-5-2, 1-5-5 If a thrown ball is touched with an illegal glove or mitt, and is discovered by the umpire, the coach may choose to take the result of the play or the award of: a. Four bases. b. Three bases. c. Two bases. d. One base. - ANSWER c. Two bases. Ref 1-5-7, 8-3-3c(1) If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may, based on his judgment and the circumstances of the play: a. Call an out(s). b. Award bases. c. Return runners. d. A, B and C. - ANSWER d. A, B and C. Ref 1-3-7 PENALTY The batter comes to bat wearing a batting helmet that meets all NOCSAE requirements but has a mirror-like surface. a. This is a legal helmet. b. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced. c. If the defensive coach has no issues with the helmet, the batter may wear it. d. The batter is declared out and ejected when he enters the batter's box wearing the helmet. - ANSWER b. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced.