NFHS BASEBALL FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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1. The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch"
signal.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER ✔ B. False
2. 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 - ANSWER ✔ A. True
3. 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 - ANSWER ✔ D. All of the above
4. A batted ball is judged to be fair when the ball:
A. Lands on fair ground after touching a player who
, was over foul ground.
B. First falls on foul ground past third base, but
settles on fair territory.
C. Touches first, second or third base.
D. As a ground ball touches a bat resting on foul
ground and rebounds into fair territory. - ANSWER ✔ C. Touches first,
second or third base. (Ref. 2-5-1e, 2-16-1c, d)
5. First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured:
A. From the front of the base to the front edge of
home plate.
B. From the middle of the base to the middle of
home plate.
C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of
home plate.
D. From the back edge of the base to the front edge
of home plate. - ANSWER ✔ C. From the back edge of the base to the apex
of home plate. (Ref. 1-2-1)
6. If the starting pitcher does not face one batter:
A. He may later return to pitch.
B. He may never return to the game.
C. He may play another position, but not return to
pitch.
D. He must face one batter, even if it is to issue an
intentional walk. - ANSWER ✔ C. He may play another position, but not
return to pitch. (Ref. 3-1-1 Penalty)
7. Altering, modifying and/or doctoring a bat is unlawful and may be subject to
civil and criminal action.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER ✔ A. True. (Ref. 1-3-2d Note)
,8. Baker was used as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning. In
the sixth inning, he is used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher.
a. This is legal.
b. This is not allowed.
c. Baker would be an illegal substitute when he serves as the
courtesy runner for the pitcher.
d. B and C. - ANSWER ✔ d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 2 and 7
9. If an injury, illness or ejection occurs to the courtesy runner, another
courtesy runner may run.
a. True.
b. False. - ANSWER ✔ a. True
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 7a
10.It is not important for the umpire-in-chief to know about a courtesy runner.
, a. True.
b. False. - ANSWER ✔ b. False.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 6
11.The state association has adopted the use of speed-up rules. As a leadoff
batter, the catcher gets a single and has a courtesy runner run for him. Later
in the same half-inning, the catcher comes back up to bat again and receives
a base on balls.
a. The same courtesy runner must run for him.
b. The same courtesy runner may run for him.
c. The catcher may run for himself.
d. B and C. - ANSWER ✔ d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 1
12.With the bases empty, B1 swings and misses the third strike. The ball lodges
behind the catcher's chest protector. While everyone is looking for the ball,
B1 touches first base and advances to second base before the ball is
discovered.
a. B1 is out.
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch"
signal.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER ✔ B. False
2. 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 - ANSWER ✔ A. True
3. 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 - ANSWER ✔ D. All of the above
4. A batted ball is judged to be fair when the ball:
A. Lands on fair ground after touching a player who
, was over foul ground.
B. First falls on foul ground past third base, but
settles on fair territory.
C. Touches first, second or third base.
D. As a ground ball touches a bat resting on foul
ground and rebounds into fair territory. - ANSWER ✔ C. Touches first,
second or third base. (Ref. 2-5-1e, 2-16-1c, d)
5. First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured:
A. From the front of the base to the front edge of
home plate.
B. From the middle of the base to the middle of
home plate.
C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of
home plate.
D. From the back edge of the base to the front edge
of home plate. - ANSWER ✔ C. From the back edge of the base to the apex
of home plate. (Ref. 1-2-1)
6. If the starting pitcher does not face one batter:
A. He may later return to pitch.
B. He may never return to the game.
C. He may play another position, but not return to
pitch.
D. He must face one batter, even if it is to issue an
intentional walk. - ANSWER ✔ C. He may play another position, but not
return to pitch. (Ref. 3-1-1 Penalty)
7. Altering, modifying and/or doctoring a bat is unlawful and may be subject to
civil and criminal action.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER ✔ A. True. (Ref. 1-3-2d Note)
,8. Baker was used as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning. In
the sixth inning, he is used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher.
a. This is legal.
b. This is not allowed.
c. Baker would be an illegal substitute when he serves as the
courtesy runner for the pitcher.
d. B and C. - ANSWER ✔ d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 2 and 7
9. If an injury, illness or ejection occurs to the courtesy runner, another
courtesy runner may run.
a. True.
b. False. - ANSWER ✔ a. True
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 7a
10.It is not important for the umpire-in-chief to know about a courtesy runner.
, a. True.
b. False. - ANSWER ✔ b. False.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 6
11.The state association has adopted the use of speed-up rules. As a leadoff
batter, the catcher gets a single and has a courtesy runner run for him. Later
in the same half-inning, the catcher comes back up to bat again and receives
a base on balls.
a. The same courtesy runner must run for him.
b. The same courtesy runner may run for him.
c. The catcher may run for himself.
d. B and C. - ANSWER ✔ d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 1
12.With the bases empty, B1 swings and misses the third strike. The ball lodges
behind the catcher's chest protector. While everyone is looking for the ball,
B1 touches first base and advances to second base before the ball is
discovered.
a. B1 is out.
