VERIFIED 2024/2025 EDITION RATED A.
Prior to the start of the game:
a. The umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that
all participants are properly equipped per NFHS rules.
b. Each coach shall verify that participants are using only legal equipment,
including bats that are unaltered and helmets free of cracks and damage.
c. The umpire-in-chief shall emphasize to both head coaches and captains
that all participants are expected to exhibit good sporting behavior.
d. All of the above.
D
It is an immediate dead ball when:
a. An umpire interferes with the catcher attempting to make a throw.
b. A runner sprains an ankle touching second base and falls to the ground.
c. The ball is batted with an illegal bat.
d. A member of the offensive team creates a distraction for the purpose of
causing the opposing pitcher to balk.
C
The penalty for the use of an illegal bat that is discovered before the next
pitch is:
a. The batter is out.
b. Other runners return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch.
c. The defense has the option of taking the penalty or the result of the play.
d. All of the above.
D
, When does the ball become dead after malicious contact?
a. Immediately.
b. At the end of playing action.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
d. It is based on who created the malicious contact.
A
The base umpire declares "Foul" on a fly ball that is caught by the right
fielder in fair ground and is then thrown to second to double up the runner
who left the base too soon.
a. It is a foul ball and the ball is immediately dead.
b. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out
at second base.
c. It is a fair ball and the catch stands, but the ball is immediately dead.
d. The offensive team coach gets to decide which out will stand.
B
It is a delayed dead ball when:
a. Backswing interference occurs.
b. An umpire handles a live ball.
c. The umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting to throw.
d. A thrown ball touches anything that is partially in the designated media
area.
C
What conditions must be met for a dead ball to be made live?
a. The pitcher has engaged the pitcher's plate while holding the ball in a
legal pitching position.
b. The batter and the catcher are in their respective boxes.
c. The umpire calls "Play" and gives the appropriate signal.
d. All of the above.