NFHS BASEBALL RULES QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
QUESTION 1
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the “do not pitch” signal.
A. True
B. False
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. False
QUESTION 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
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. True
QUESTION 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 player, or their clothing or
equipment
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. All of the above
, QUESTION 4
Which statement regarding 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 a base
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner
QUESTION 5
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
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. An umpire or either team may discover (Ref. 3-1-1)
QUESTION 6
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with a base runner after the opposing coach is granted a conference
B. Time is granted for an injured player
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER:
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base
(Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5)
QUESTION 7
The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the designated hitter (DH).
A. True
B. False
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
QUESTION 1
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the “do not pitch” signal.
A. True
B. False
CORRECT ANSWER:
B. False
QUESTION 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
CORRECT ANSWER:
A. True
QUESTION 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 player, or their clothing or
equipment
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. All of the above
, QUESTION 4
Which statement regarding 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 a base
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner
QUESTION 5
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
CORRECT ANSWER:
D. An umpire or either team may discover (Ref. 3-1-1)
QUESTION 6
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with a base runner after the opposing coach is granted a conference
B. Time is granted for an injured player
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base
D. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER:
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base
(Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5)
QUESTION 7
The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the designated hitter (DH).
A. True
B. False
