NFHS BASEBALL UPDATED FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-
enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be:
A. A legal substitute.
B. An unreported substitute.
C. An illegal substitute.
D. Batting out of order. - ✔✔C. An illegal substitute.
✔✔An infield fly is a fair fly that:
A. Includes an attempted bunt.
B. Is caught only by an infielder.
C. Is declared only when there is one out and the
bases are loaded.
D. None of the above. - ✔✔D. None of the above. (Ref. 2-19)
✔✔With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's glove.
The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not
started any motion to pitch.
A. Time should be declared by the home plate
umpire.
B. All players should be given the opportunity to
reset in their positions.
C. The batter is declared out.
D. A and B. - ✔✔D. A and B. (Ref. 2-21-5 and 5-1-1n)
✔✔A coach who is not in the uniform of the team:
A. Is allowed to coach on the field.
B. Is not allowed to be on the field or in the dugout.
C. Is technically ejected following the plate
conference.
D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout. - ✔✔D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout.
✔✔A player has a small amount of blood on his pants at his knee.
A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before
the player participates again.
B. Since the amount of blood is not excessive, the
player may continue to play.
C. If the blood is not fresh, the player may continue
to participate.
D. The player must be removed from the game and
cannot return to the game. - ✔✔A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before the
player participates again.
,✔✔After a double to center field that stays in play, a teammate from the dugout comes
out to celebrate with the runner who scored from third. There have been no previous
instances of this nature in the game.
A. The coach of the player's team shall be warned.
B. The next offender on that team shall be ejected.
C. The player is restricted to the bench.
D. Both A and B. - ✔✔D. Both A and B. (Ref. 3-3-1a Penalty)
✔✔After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to "high
five" the batter. While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way.
A. The player shall be immediately ejected.
B. With the offense judged to be minor, the player
shall be warned of his action and, if repeated, he
shall be ejected.
C. The player is to be immediately restricted to the
bench because of the warning.
D. Both B and C. - ✔✔D. Both B and C.
✔✔An assistant coach directs some extreme profanity at the base umpire that is heard
by the dugout. The base umpire should:
A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
B. Have a meeting with the assistant and the head
coach to express the desire that this conduct
cease.
C. First warn the coach with a written warning. No
ejection may occur unless a warning was
previously given.
D. Pretend he did not hear the profanity. - ✔✔A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
✔✔At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker
will bat for the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if he innings lasts that long. Wilson
comes to bat instead of Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits
into a run-scoring double play.
A. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to
the bench when discovered.
B. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the
projected substitute of Baker.
C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon
discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
D. The opposing coach has the option of accepting
the results of the play of having Wilson declared
out. - ✔✔C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will
make the needed changes in the lineup.
, ✔✔Jones, the starting pitcher for the home team, feels a pull in his elbow during his
warm-up throws, and is not able to face the first batter of the game.
A. Jones is out for the duration of the game and
cannot return at any position.
B. Jones may return to pitch later in the game is his
coach feels he is able to do so.
C. Jones may return to play another position, but he
may not pitch.
D. Jones must face the first batter. If he cannot pitch,
he must intentionally walk the batter. - ✔✔C. Jones may return to play another position,
but he may not pitch.
✔✔The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask.
Both pieces of gear are in good shape.
A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate
umpire should not have an issue.
B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet
mask combination that meets the NOCSAE
standard.
D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected. - ✔✔C. This is illegal. The catcher
must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard.
✔✔The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the
discussion, he bumps the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical
contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The base umpire must first provide a written
warning before an ejection.
C. Explain his call in such a way that the coach
understands and returns to the dugout.
D. Accept the coach;s apology and "Play Ball!" - ✔✔A. Eject the head coach because
of the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
✔✔The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him to legally touch
third base.
A. This is legal action by the coach.
B. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
immediately dead.
C. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
dead at the end of playing action.
D. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in
play and runners pay advance at their own risk. - ✔✔D. The runner at third is declared
out, ball remains in play and runners pay advance at their own risk.
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-
enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be:
A. A legal substitute.
B. An unreported substitute.
C. An illegal substitute.
D. Batting out of order. - ✔✔C. An illegal substitute.
✔✔An infield fly is a fair fly that:
A. Includes an attempted bunt.
B. Is caught only by an infielder.
C. Is declared only when there is one out and the
bases are loaded.
D. None of the above. - ✔✔D. None of the above. (Ref. 2-19)
✔✔With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's glove.
The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not
started any motion to pitch.
A. Time should be declared by the home plate
umpire.
B. All players should be given the opportunity to
reset in their positions.
C. The batter is declared out.
D. A and B. - ✔✔D. A and B. (Ref. 2-21-5 and 5-1-1n)
✔✔A coach who is not in the uniform of the team:
A. Is allowed to coach on the field.
B. Is not allowed to be on the field or in the dugout.
C. Is technically ejected following the plate
conference.
D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout. - ✔✔D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout.
✔✔A player has a small amount of blood on his pants at his knee.
A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before
the player participates again.
B. Since the amount of blood is not excessive, the
player may continue to play.
C. If the blood is not fresh, the player may continue
to participate.
D. The player must be removed from the game and
cannot return to the game. - ✔✔A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before the
player participates again.
,✔✔After a double to center field that stays in play, a teammate from the dugout comes
out to celebrate with the runner who scored from third. There have been no previous
instances of this nature in the game.
A. The coach of the player's team shall be warned.
B. The next offender on that team shall be ejected.
C. The player is restricted to the bench.
D. Both A and B. - ✔✔D. Both A and B. (Ref. 3-3-1a Penalty)
✔✔After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to "high
five" the batter. While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way.
A. The player shall be immediately ejected.
B. With the offense judged to be minor, the player
shall be warned of his action and, if repeated, he
shall be ejected.
C. The player is to be immediately restricted to the
bench because of the warning.
D. Both B and C. - ✔✔D. Both B and C.
✔✔An assistant coach directs some extreme profanity at the base umpire that is heard
by the dugout. The base umpire should:
A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
B. Have a meeting with the assistant and the head
coach to express the desire that this conduct
cease.
C. First warn the coach with a written warning. No
ejection may occur unless a warning was
previously given.
D. Pretend he did not hear the profanity. - ✔✔A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
✔✔At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker
will bat for the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if he innings lasts that long. Wilson
comes to bat instead of Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits
into a run-scoring double play.
A. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to
the bench when discovered.
B. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the
projected substitute of Baker.
C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon
discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
D. The opposing coach has the option of accepting
the results of the play of having Wilson declared
out. - ✔✔C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will
make the needed changes in the lineup.
, ✔✔Jones, the starting pitcher for the home team, feels a pull in his elbow during his
warm-up throws, and is not able to face the first batter of the game.
A. Jones is out for the duration of the game and
cannot return at any position.
B. Jones may return to pitch later in the game is his
coach feels he is able to do so.
C. Jones may return to play another position, but he
may not pitch.
D. Jones must face the first batter. If he cannot pitch,
he must intentionally walk the batter. - ✔✔C. Jones may return to play another position,
but he may not pitch.
✔✔The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask.
Both pieces of gear are in good shape.
A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate
umpire should not have an issue.
B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet
mask combination that meets the NOCSAE
standard.
D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected. - ✔✔C. This is illegal. The catcher
must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard.
✔✔The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the
discussion, he bumps the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical
contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The base umpire must first provide a written
warning before an ejection.
C. Explain his call in such a way that the coach
understands and returns to the dugout.
D. Accept the coach;s apology and "Play Ball!" - ✔✔A. Eject the head coach because
of the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
✔✔The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him to legally touch
third base.
A. This is legal action by the coach.
B. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
immediately dead.
C. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
dead at the end of playing action.
D. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in
play and runners pay advance at their own risk. - ✔✔D. The runner at third is declared
out, ball remains in play and runners pay advance at their own risk.
