NFHS SOFTBALL 2024 Exam All Possible Questions and Answers with complete solution

NFHS SOFTBALL 20 24 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 missin g 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 line and umpires can leave the field at this point. No appeal can be made once the umpires have left the field. Rule 2: Definitions Section 3 - Baseline/Path Article 2 - Base Path - Answer -Note: A runner establishes her own base path when she is not being played upon. Rule 2: Definitions Section 8 - Bunt, Attempted Bunt, Drag Bunt Article 2 - Attempted bunt - Answer -Any non swinging movement of the bat intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in the strike zone is considered a bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the bat must be withdrawn - pulled backward away from th e ball. Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 1 - a catch is... - Answer -The act of a fielder who, with her hand(s) and/or glove/mitt securely gains possession of a batted, pitched or thrown ball. Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch Article 2 - establishing validity of the catch... - Answer -The fielder must prove she has control and that her release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. Rule 2: Definitions Section 9 - Catch