History and Rules of Baseball: NFHS
High School Guide
Balk - ANS-Illegal pitching movement with runners on base; all runners boost one base.
Ball - ANS-A pitch outside the strike area now not swung at.
Baseball Olympic Status - ANS-Baseball became an Olympic recreation in 1992 (later removed
after 2008, then reinstated for pick out Games).
Contributors to Scoring - ANS-Home runs, hits, walks, and mistakes can all make a contribution
to scoring opportunities.
Designated Hitter (DH) - ANS-Designated Hitter (DH) regulations can be used depending on
state adoption.
Early Game End - ANS-Games may additionally stop early because of run-rule (mercy rule),
weather, or darkness.
Extra Innings - ANS-Extra innings are performed if the rating is tied after 7 innings.
First Formal Baseball Rules - ANS-In 1845, Alexander Cartwright and the New York
Knickerbockers created the first formal set of baseball rules.
First Recorded Baseball Game - ANS-The first recorded baseball (generic term) below present
day rules changed into played in 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Game Duration - ANS-A preferred high school game is 7 innings.
Game Start - ANS-The game starts with the pitcher delivering the first pitch to the batter.
Interference - ANS-Offensive or protective action that illegally alters play.
Malicious Contact - ANS-Malicious contact is illegitimate and might result in ejection.
Modern Version of Baseball - ANS-The present day model of the game began taking shape in
the United States in the early 1800s.
Obstruction - ANS-A fielder illegally blocks a runner's course with out the ball.
High School Guide
Balk - ANS-Illegal pitching movement with runners on base; all runners boost one base.
Ball - ANS-A pitch outside the strike area now not swung at.
Baseball Olympic Status - ANS-Baseball became an Olympic recreation in 1992 (later removed
after 2008, then reinstated for pick out Games).
Contributors to Scoring - ANS-Home runs, hits, walks, and mistakes can all make a contribution
to scoring opportunities.
Designated Hitter (DH) - ANS-Designated Hitter (DH) regulations can be used depending on
state adoption.
Early Game End - ANS-Games may additionally stop early because of run-rule (mercy rule),
weather, or darkness.
Extra Innings - ANS-Extra innings are performed if the rating is tied after 7 innings.
First Formal Baseball Rules - ANS-In 1845, Alexander Cartwright and the New York
Knickerbockers created the first formal set of baseball rules.
First Recorded Baseball Game - ANS-The first recorded baseball (generic term) below present
day rules changed into played in 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Game Duration - ANS-A preferred high school game is 7 innings.
Game Start - ANS-The game starts with the pitcher delivering the first pitch to the batter.
Interference - ANS-Offensive or protective action that illegally alters play.
Malicious Contact - ANS-Malicious contact is illegitimate and might result in ejection.
Modern Version of Baseball - ANS-The present day model of the game began taking shape in
the United States in the early 1800s.
Obstruction - ANS-A fielder illegally blocks a runner's course with out the ball.
