NFHS SOFTBALL 2023/2024 with Complete Solutions
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER-43 Feet from rear tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 8 - Lines - ANSWER-All lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWER-Once a game has started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes are incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 1 - base color - ANSWER-First, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - ANSWER-Shall be 24 inches by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs
Article 8 - Authentication - ANSWER-The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWER-The catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - ANSWER-Knob. The knob May be molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape. Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper - ANSWER-It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWER-A batting helmet with a permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like) surface.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 5 - ANSWER-Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have been
altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield - ANSWER-If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that is clear and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 - ANSWER-A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER-4 types. 1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball appeal)
2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead ball appeal)
3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
4) Attempting to advance to second base after making the turn at first base overrunning first base (live ball appeal only)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWER-Once all
runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a runner missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The administering umpire should then make a decision on the play.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play - ANSWER-If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands, there is little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - ANSWER-43 Feet from rear tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field:
Article 8 - Lines - ANSWER-All lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 9 - non regulation facility - ANSWER-Once a game has started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes are incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 1 - base color - ANSWER-First, second, and third shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - ANSWER-Shall be 24 inches by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs
Article 8 - Authentication - ANSWER-The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - ANSWER-The catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - ANSWER-Knob. The knob May be molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape. Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components... Taper - ANSWER-It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - ANSWER-A batting helmet with a permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like) surface.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 5 - ANSWER-Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have been
altered are prohibited from use.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield - ANSWER-If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that is clear and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 - ANSWER-A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER-4 types. 1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball appeal)
2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead ball appeal)
3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
4) Attempting to advance to second base after making the turn at first base overrunning first base (live ball appeal only)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 3 - methods on which an appeal can be made, - b, dead ball - ANSWER-Once all
runners have completed their advancement and time has been called, the coach or any defensive player, with or without the ball, may make a verbal appeal on a runner missing a base or leaving a base too soon on a caught fly ball. The administering umpire should then make a decision on the play.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 4 - when appeals can be made. Note about last play - ANSWER-If any situation arises which could lead to an appeal by the defense on the last play of the game, umpires should not leave the field until all infielders have left fair territory and the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position. If teams line up to shake hands, there is little chance of an appeal even if the defensive infielders have not crossed the foul
