NFHS Softball Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper - ANSWERIt's
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade length and material may vary
A Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWERA batting helmet with a permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: mandatory for each batter, on-deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes,
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER43 Feet from rear tip of home plate to runners or retired runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like)
front edge of pitcher's plate. surface.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 8 - Lines - ANSWERAll lines on the field shall be white Article 5 - ANSWERBatting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have
been altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWEROnce a game has started, if pitching Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
distance, base distance or batter's boxes are incorrect, the correction shall be made Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield - ANSWERIf an eye
immediately. 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
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates (no tint)
Article 1 - base color - ANSWERFirst, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state
association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
be a color other than white. Article 1 - ANSWERA play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a
ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - ANSWERShall be 24 inches by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
43 feet from the apex of home plate. Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER4 types.
1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball appeal)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs 2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead ball
Article 8 - Authentication - ANSWERThe NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each appeal)
ball. 3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
4) Attempting to advance to second base after making the turn at first base
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts overrunning first base (live ball appeal only)
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWERThe catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWEROnce
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWERBe free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and all runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach
sharp edges. or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a
runner missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats administering umpire should then make a decision on the play.
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWERMust bear either the 2000 or 2004
certification mark (ASA certification mark) Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play - ANSWERIf any situation
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game,
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the
ANSWERKnob. The knob May be molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands,
be permanently fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape. there is little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed
, the foul line and umpires can leave the field at this point. No appeal can be made there are 2 outs in the inning. Any defensive player positioned in the infield at the
once the umpires have left the field. time of the pitch shall be considered an infielder for the purposes of this rule. The
rule does not preclude outfielders from being permitted to make the catch. The ball
Rule 2: Definitions Section 3 - Baseline/Path is live, the batter is out, which removes the force, but runners may advance at their
Article 2 - Base Path - ANSWERNote: A runner establishes her own base path when own risk. The runner may tag up and advance as soon as the batted ball is touched
she is not being played upon. by a fielder. If a declared infield fly becomes foul, it is treated as a foul ball NOT as an
infield fly.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 8 - Bunt, Attempted Bunt, Drag Bunt
Article 2 - Attempted bunt - ANSWERAny non swinging movement of the bat Rule 2: Definitions Section 32 - Interference (offense)
intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in the strike zone is considered a Article 1 - interference is an act... - ANSWER(PHYSICAL or VERBAL) by the member of
bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the bat must be withdrawn - pulled backward the team at bat who illegally impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder; or when a
away from the ball. runner creates malicious contact with any fielder with or without the ball, in or out
of the baseline.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch
Article 1 - a catch is... - ANSWERThe act of a fielder who, with her hand(s) and/or Rule 2: Definitions Section 36 - Obstruction (defense) - ANSWERObstruction is the
glove/mitt securely gains possession of a batted, pitched or thrown ball. act of the defensive team member that hinders or impedes a batters attempt to
make contact with a pitched ball or that impedes the progress of a runner or batter-
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch runner who is legally running the bases, unless the fielder is in possession of the ball
Article 2 - establishing validity of the catch... - ANSWERThe fielder must prove she or is making the initial play on a batted ball.
has control and that her release of the ball is voluntary and intentional.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 47 - Play Ball, Make a Play, Initial Play
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 3 Initial play - c - It is and initial play on a fair batted ball when she fails to gain
Article 3 - transferring - ANSWERIf the fielder has made the catch but drops the ball control.. - ANSWER... of the batted ball and is within a step and a reach (in any
in either transferring it to the throwing hand or making a throw, the ball shall be direction) of the spot of original contact.
ruled caught.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 52 - Slide: Legal and Illegal
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 1 - Legal Slide - ANSWERMay be either feet first or headfirst... If a runner
Article 5 - No catch if... - ANSWERA fielder catches a batted, pitched or thrown ball slides, the runner shall be within reach of the base with either hand or a foot when
with anything other than her hand (s) glove/mitt in its proper place. the slide is completed.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 20 - Fair ball Rule 2: Definitions Section 65 - Walk, Intentional Walk
Article 1 - A fair ball is a batted ball that... - ANSWERf) first falls or is first touched on Article 2 - Intentional Walk - ANSWERA request made to the umpire by the defensive
or over fair territory beyond first, second, or third base. coach, catcher or pitcher... Can be made prior to or during the at bat.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 20 - Fair ball b. When an intentional walk is awarded by the umpire, it is considered the same as
Article 2 - A fair fly... - ANSWER... shall be judged adding to the relative position of throwing a pitch.
the ball and the foul line, not as to whether the fielder is in fair or foul territory at
the time she touches the ball. Rule 3: Players, Substitutes and Coaches
Section 1 - Players, Positions
Rule 2: Definitions Section 25 - Foul ball Foul tip Article 3 - Line up card - ANSWERLine up card shall include: First initial, Last name,
Article 1 - A foul ball is a batted ball that... - ANSWERD) while on or over foul territory Jersey number, Position and batting order of each starting player.
it touches it touches the person of an umpire, player, or any object foreign to the
natural ground. Penalty: ... Any further changes made to a player/substitute name or number results
in the head coach being restricted to the dugout/bench area for the remainder of
Rule 2: Definitions Section 30 - Infield fly rule - ANSWERA fair fly (not including a line the game.
drive or attempted Bunt) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort
when runners are on first and second or all three bases are occupied and before Rule 3: Players, Substitutes and Coaches
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper - ANSWERIt's
Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade length and material may vary
A Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWERA batting helmet with a permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: mandatory for each batter, on-deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes,
Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER43 Feet from rear tip of home plate to runners or retired runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like)
front edge of pitcher's plate. surface.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 8 - Lines - ANSWERAll lines on the field shall be white Article 5 - ANSWERBatting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have
been altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWEROnce a game has started, if pitching Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
distance, base distance or batter's boxes are incorrect, the correction shall be made Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield - ANSWERIf an eye
immediately. 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
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates (no tint)
Article 1 - base color - ANSWERFirst, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state
association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
be a color other than white. Article 1 - ANSWERA play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a
ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - ANSWERShall be 24 inches by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
43 feet from the apex of home plate. Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER4 types.
1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball appeal)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs 2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead ball
Article 8 - Authentication - ANSWERThe NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each appeal)
ball. 3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
4) Attempting to advance to second base after making the turn at first base
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts overrunning first base (live ball appeal only)
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWERThe catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWEROnce
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWERBe free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and all runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach
sharp edges. or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a
runner missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats administering umpire should then make a decision on the play.
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWERMust bear either the 2000 or 2004
certification mark (ASA certification mark) Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play - ANSWERIf any situation
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game,
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the
ANSWERKnob. The knob May be molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands,
be permanently fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape. there is little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed
, the foul line and umpires can leave the field at this point. No appeal can be made there are 2 outs in the inning. Any defensive player positioned in the infield at the
once the umpires have left the field. time of the pitch shall be considered an infielder for the purposes of this rule. The
rule does not preclude outfielders from being permitted to make the catch. The ball
Rule 2: Definitions Section 3 - Baseline/Path is live, the batter is out, which removes the force, but runners may advance at their
Article 2 - Base Path - ANSWERNote: A runner establishes her own base path when own risk. The runner may tag up and advance as soon as the batted ball is touched
she is not being played upon. by a fielder. If a declared infield fly becomes foul, it is treated as a foul ball NOT as an
infield fly.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 8 - Bunt, Attempted Bunt, Drag Bunt
Article 2 - Attempted bunt - ANSWERAny non swinging movement of the bat Rule 2: Definitions Section 32 - Interference (offense)
intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in the strike zone is considered a Article 1 - interference is an act... - ANSWER(PHYSICAL or VERBAL) by the member of
bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the bat must be withdrawn - pulled backward the team at bat who illegally impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder; or when a
away from the ball. runner creates malicious contact with any fielder with or without the ball, in or out
of the baseline.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch
Article 1 - a catch is... - ANSWERThe act of a fielder who, with her hand(s) and/or Rule 2: Definitions Section 36 - Obstruction (defense) - ANSWERObstruction is the
glove/mitt securely gains possession of a batted, pitched or thrown ball. act of the defensive team member that hinders or impedes a batters attempt to
make contact with a pitched ball or that impedes the progress of a runner or batter-
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch runner who is legally running the bases, unless the fielder is in possession of the ball
Article 2 - establishing validity of the catch... - ANSWERThe fielder must prove she or is making the initial play on a batted ball.
has control and that her release of the ball is voluntary and intentional.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 47 - Play Ball, Make a Play, Initial Play
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 3 Initial play - c - It is and initial play on a fair batted ball when she fails to gain
Article 3 - transferring - ANSWERIf the fielder has made the catch but drops the ball control.. - ANSWER... of the batted ball and is within a step and a reach (in any
in either transferring it to the throwing hand or making a throw, the ball shall be direction) of the spot of original contact.
ruled caught.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 52 - Slide: Legal and Illegal
Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 1 - Legal Slide - ANSWERMay be either feet first or headfirst... If a runner
Article 5 - No catch if... - ANSWERA fielder catches a batted, pitched or thrown ball slides, the runner shall be within reach of the base with either hand or a foot when
with anything other than her hand (s) glove/mitt in its proper place. the slide is completed.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 20 - Fair ball Rule 2: Definitions Section 65 - Walk, Intentional Walk
Article 1 - A fair ball is a batted ball that... - ANSWERf) first falls or is first touched on Article 2 - Intentional Walk - ANSWERA request made to the umpire by the defensive
or over fair territory beyond first, second, or third base. coach, catcher or pitcher... Can be made prior to or during the at bat.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 20 - Fair ball b. When an intentional walk is awarded by the umpire, it is considered the same as
Article 2 - A fair fly... - ANSWER... shall be judged adding to the relative position of throwing a pitch.
the ball and the foul line, not as to whether the fielder is in fair or foul territory at
the time she touches the ball. Rule 3: Players, Substitutes and Coaches
Section 1 - Players, Positions
Rule 2: Definitions Section 25 - Foul ball Foul tip Article 3 - Line up card - ANSWERLine up card shall include: First initial, Last name,
Article 1 - A foul ball is a batted ball that... - ANSWERD) while on or over foul territory Jersey number, Position and batting order of each starting player.
it touches it touches the person of an umpire, player, or any object foreign to the
natural ground. Penalty: ... Any further changes made to a player/substitute name or number results
in the head coach being restricted to the dugout/bench area for the remainder of
Rule 2: Definitions Section 30 - Infield fly rule - ANSWERA fair fly (not including a line the game.
drive or attempted Bunt) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort
when runners are on first and second or all three bases are occupied and before Rule 3: Players, Substitutes and Coaches
