NFHS Baseball Rules (latest update question and answers)2024

A. True B. False - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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. - B. A player leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-1p) At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground, except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box. A. True. To be considered to be in fair ground, fielders must have both feet in fair ground. B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. C. False. - B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. (Ref. 1-1-4) When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and is discovered before the first pitch to the next batter of either team: A. The offensive team has no options. B. The team on offense may choose to let the play stand. C. The team on offense may choose to have the batter bat again. D. Both B & C. - D. Both B & C. (Ref. 3-1-1) The game begins when: A. The official scorekeeper announces the start time. B. The pitcher delivers the first pitch of the game. C. The pregame conference has ended. D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game. - D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game. (Ref. 4-1-5) Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In order to give the batter an intentional base on balls: A. The pitcher must pitch four "balls" to the batter. B. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count. C. The request may only be made before pitching to the batter. D. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the batter be awarded first base. - B. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count. (Ref. 2-4-3) The ball is immediately dead when: A. A runner, attempting to reach third base, deliberately removes his helmet. B. The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. C. A coach physically assists a runner. D. A batted ball touches an illegal glove. - B. The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. (Ref. 5-1-1c and 5-1-2-e,f,g) If an assistant coach leaves the coaching box to argue a judgment call by the base umpire: A. A warning shall be issued to the team. B. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the dugout on the first offense. C. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are automatically ejected. D. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench. - B. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the dugout on the first offense. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty) An assistant coach leaves his dugout to loudly argue a call by the umpire on a play at the plate. A. The assistant coach and the head coach shall be immediately ejected. B. The assistant coach and the head coach shall receive written warnings and both will be restricted to the dugout for the duration of the game. C. If the assistant's actions are severe, he may be ejected and the head coach is still restricted for the balance of the game. D. Both B and C. - D. Both B and C. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty) Any wall or fence, marked or imaginary line is considered a part of the playing field. A. True B. False - A. True (Ref. 2-42) Caps and shoes are required equipment for defensive players. A. True B. False - A. True (Ref. 1-4-1) Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and finds that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall: A. Not allow Jones to hit. B. Restrict Jones' head coach to the bench for failure to list all substitutes. C. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card. D. Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the head coach. - C. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card. (Ref. 1-1-2) Unused defensive conferences may be carried over into extra innings. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 3-4-1) At the pre-game conference, the home plate umpire issues a warning to both teams for any player wearing jewelry while participating in the game. A.Any player on either team caught wearing jewelry for the time time in the game will be ejected. B. A warning for the wearing of jewelry may not be given at the pre-game conference. C. If an umpire observes a player for either team wearing jewelry while in the game, he may issues a warning to both teams at that point. D. A team warning should be given if a player is observed wearing an ear stud in the dugout. - B. A warning for the wearing of jewelry may not be given at the pre-game conference. (Ref. 3-3-1d Penalty) A batter who has received a base on balls may be granted "time" before he goes to first base. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 2-4-2) The ball becomes dead immediately when fielded by an illegal glove. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 5-1-2g) As long as the face and throat are adequately protected, it is not mandatory for the catcher's mask and helmet combination to have dual ear flaps. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 1-5-4) Beginning January 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall: A. Meet the BESR performance standard B. Be labeled "Approved for High School Play." C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard. D. Not weigh, numerically, more than five ounces less than than length of the bat. - C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard. (Ref. 1-3-2c, d) Following a home run, a pitch has been thrown to the next batter, when the catcher goes and picks up the bat used by the previous batter which was lying a few yards away. He hands it to the plate umpire showing him that the bat rattles. A. The home run will be negated and the previous batter will be declared out. B. The home run will be negated and the previous batter will be returned to bat. C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously rattled, he must assume that the bat became illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The home run will count and the bat will be removed from the game. D. The home run will be negated and both batters will be declared out. - C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously rattled, he must assume that the bat became illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The home run will count and the bat will be removed from the game. (Ref. 1-3-2-2 and 4-1-3b and 7-4-1) Moore, the starting pitcher, is removed as pitcher in the third inning. A. Provided he has re-entry eligibility, he may return to another defensive position, but he cannot return as a pitcher. B. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eligibility and his removal was not because of a violation of the charged conference rule. C. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eilgibility and his replacement did not require more than eight warm-up throws. D. Both B and C. - D. Both B and C (Ref. 3-1-2) The assistant coach who is occupying the first-base coaching box is irate over an "out" call on a steal at second base. The assistant coach goes to the area around second base and, while arguing the call, kicks dirt on the base umpire. A. The assistant coach is ejected for kicking dirt. No written warning is needed. B. The head coach is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. C. No one is ejected or restricted to the bench. A written warning must first be given. D. Both A and B. - D. Both A and B (Ref. 3-3-1f6, 3-3-1q, Penalties)