NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2025
COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
how many seconds does the batter have to take her position with both feet completely inside the
batters box after the ball is returned to the picture to prepare for the next pitch - Answer- 10
seconds
you're on first base and the ball is pitched and goes behind the catcher to the backstop what do
you do - Answer- run to second base and round it
you're up to bat and the count is three balls is zero strikes. what do you do - Answer- be prepared
to swing but if bad throw don't swing
when you make an error what is the first thing you should do - Answer- like Taylor Swift say
shake it off, learn from your mistake and nail the next play
When a player crosses home plate after you hit the ball and score a run youve just received a -
Answer- run batted in
what is the penalty when any offenesive team member other than another runner physically assist
the runner - Answer- runner returns to the last base they were on
you are a runner on third base with less than two outs. your teammate hits a deep fly ball to
center field you should: - Answer- Immediately get back to base to tag up when ball is caught
you are on base with two outs. your teammate hits a ball into the air you should: - Answer- Run
as soon as the ball is hit
which is the only defensive player in softball to begin the game in foul territory - Answer-
Catcher
,What is the equipment that is needed for playing softball - Answer- bat ball glove or mitt
hey batter is credited with a ____ when they reach first base safely on a hit without aid off an
error or by way of a fielders choice or force play at another base - Answer- base hit
what is it called when you hit the ball and make it to third base on a hit - Answer- Triple
in softball a ___ Occurs when a runner is forced to advance to the next base because the batter
becomes a runner - Answer- force play
in softball a ___ is recorded by the defense went two outs are made on the same play - Answer-
double play
which of the following is not a consequence for batting out of order - Answer- If detected the
umpire can make the call if the incorrect better can remain at bat and continue playing
What is it called when a runner is trying to advance to a base and the fielder makes contact with
the runner - Answer- obstruction
if fast pitch softball how many times can a batter foul off pitches before they are called out -
Answer- Unlimited foul balls
jumping, hurdling, and leaping are all legal attempts to avoid to fielder only if the fielder is lying
on the ground - Answer- true
with two outs and you are a runner on any of the bases and a ball is hit into the air you as the
runner should - Answer- run as soon as the ball is hit
which of the following is considered an illegally batted ball which is a pitch contacted by a batter
- Answer- when are Illegal bat is used where any part of either foot is in contact with the plate at
the time of contact with the ball when one or both feet are on the ground and entirely outside the
lines of the batters box at the time of the bat Ball contact
, what is the best Role for a parent to play while in the stands watching the game - Answer- yell
words of encouragement only and cheer and clap during good
plays
which of the following is considered a catch - Answer- when the player holds the ball in the
glove then voluntarily and intentionally releases the ball
you have just slide into third base what should you do first to ensure you remain safe - Answer-
remain on the ground raise hand in the air and request courtesy time out while you stand up on
the base
which is a common mistake by players before playing a game - Answer- poor diet, not
performing warm ups and cool downs and not mentally preparing for the game
which is a common mistake when fielding a ball - Answer- not keeping using your quadriceps to
get low to the ground, causing the ball to go under your legs being lackadaisical and using one
hand, bending and reaching for the ball with one hand
what is the term used when a batter hits the ball and reaches second base ? - Answer- double
what is the term used when a fielder mishandles the ball or makes a bad throw that gets passed
the base she was intending to throw the ball to ? - Answer- error
the term full count in softball means what ? - Answer- 3 balls and 2 strikes
a runner is considered out when - Answer- the batter is touched with the ball by a fielder before
the batter reaches base
a fly ball is caught in the air
what is the term used when your team is on defense and you make two outs in one continuous
action - Answer- double play
COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
how many seconds does the batter have to take her position with both feet completely inside the
batters box after the ball is returned to the picture to prepare for the next pitch - Answer- 10
seconds
you're on first base and the ball is pitched and goes behind the catcher to the backstop what do
you do - Answer- run to second base and round it
you're up to bat and the count is three balls is zero strikes. what do you do - Answer- be prepared
to swing but if bad throw don't swing
when you make an error what is the first thing you should do - Answer- like Taylor Swift say
shake it off, learn from your mistake and nail the next play
When a player crosses home plate after you hit the ball and score a run youve just received a -
Answer- run batted in
what is the penalty when any offenesive team member other than another runner physically assist
the runner - Answer- runner returns to the last base they were on
you are a runner on third base with less than two outs. your teammate hits a deep fly ball to
center field you should: - Answer- Immediately get back to base to tag up when ball is caught
you are on base with two outs. your teammate hits a ball into the air you should: - Answer- Run
as soon as the ball is hit
which is the only defensive player in softball to begin the game in foul territory - Answer-
Catcher
,What is the equipment that is needed for playing softball - Answer- bat ball glove or mitt
hey batter is credited with a ____ when they reach first base safely on a hit without aid off an
error or by way of a fielders choice or force play at another base - Answer- base hit
what is it called when you hit the ball and make it to third base on a hit - Answer- Triple
in softball a ___ Occurs when a runner is forced to advance to the next base because the batter
becomes a runner - Answer- force play
in softball a ___ is recorded by the defense went two outs are made on the same play - Answer-
double play
which of the following is not a consequence for batting out of order - Answer- If detected the
umpire can make the call if the incorrect better can remain at bat and continue playing
What is it called when a runner is trying to advance to a base and the fielder makes contact with
the runner - Answer- obstruction
if fast pitch softball how many times can a batter foul off pitches before they are called out -
Answer- Unlimited foul balls
jumping, hurdling, and leaping are all legal attempts to avoid to fielder only if the fielder is lying
on the ground - Answer- true
with two outs and you are a runner on any of the bases and a ball is hit into the air you as the
runner should - Answer- run as soon as the ball is hit
which of the following is considered an illegally batted ball which is a pitch contacted by a batter
- Answer- when are Illegal bat is used where any part of either foot is in contact with the plate at
the time of contact with the ball when one or both feet are on the ground and entirely outside the
lines of the batters box at the time of the bat Ball contact
, what is the best Role for a parent to play while in the stands watching the game - Answer- yell
words of encouragement only and cheer and clap during good
plays
which of the following is considered a catch - Answer- when the player holds the ball in the
glove then voluntarily and intentionally releases the ball
you have just slide into third base what should you do first to ensure you remain safe - Answer-
remain on the ground raise hand in the air and request courtesy time out while you stand up on
the base
which is a common mistake by players before playing a game - Answer- poor diet, not
performing warm ups and cool downs and not mentally preparing for the game
which is a common mistake when fielding a ball - Answer- not keeping using your quadriceps to
get low to the ground, causing the ball to go under your legs being lackadaisical and using one
hand, bending and reaching for the ball with one hand
what is the term used when a batter hits the ball and reaches second base ? - Answer- double
what is the term used when a fielder mishandles the ball or makes a bad throw that gets passed
the base she was intending to throw the ball to ? - Answer- error
the term full count in softball means what ? - Answer- 3 balls and 2 strikes
a runner is considered out when - Answer- the batter is touched with the ball by a fielder before
the batter reaches base
a fly ball is caught in the air
what is the term used when your team is on defense and you make two outs in one continuous
action - Answer- double play
