2025 NFHS Baseball Rules
Exam
Question 1: .
What is the maximum number of players allowed in the batter's box during an at-bat?
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A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer:
A) 1
,Explanation: The batter is the only player allowed in the batter's box during an at-bat.
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Question 2: .
Whatis the correct signal for a "strike" in baseball?
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A) Umpire points to the batter . . . .
B) Umpire calls “strike” . .
C) Umpire makes a fist . . .
D) Umpireraisesonehand . . .
. Answer:
B) Umpire calls “strike” . .
Explanation: The umpire verbally calls "strike" and may also use a hand signal to indicate
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. the call.
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Question 3: .
What happens if a batter steps out of the batter's box during an at-bat without permission?
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A) The batter is penalized by being called out
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B) The batter is given a warning
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C) The batter's pitch count is increased
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D) Thebatteriscalledforinterference
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. Answer:
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
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Explanation: Stepping out of the batter’s box without permission is considered an infraction,
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. resulting in an automatic strike. . . . .
Question 4: .
When is a "catcher'sobstruction" called?
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A) When a batter is hit by the pitched ball
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B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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,C) When the catcher catches the ball outsidethe designated catcher's box
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D) When the catcher blocks the base while a runner is attempting to steal
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. Answer:
B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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Explanation: Catcher's obstruction is called when the catcher interferes with the batter's . . . . . . . . . . .
. ability to swing at a pitch. . . . . .
Question 5: .
If a batted ball hits the umpire in fair territory, what happens?
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A) It is ruled a dead ball, and the batter is awarded first base
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B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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C) The batter is out, and the ball is dead
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D) It isruled afoulball
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. Answer:
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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Explanation: If the ball hits the umpire in fair territory, it is considered a live ball, and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. continues unless it results in a change of play that requires stoppage.
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Question 6: .
What is the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate in high school baseball?
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A) 45 feet .
B) 50 feet .
C) 60 feet 6 inches
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D) 70feet .
. Answer:
C) 60 feet 6 inches
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Explanation: Inhigh school baseball, the distance from the pitching rubber tohome plate is . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 60 feet 6 inches.
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, Question7: .
Howmanyoutsaretherein acomplete inning ofhigh schoolbaseball?
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A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
Answer:
B) 3
Explanation: Acomplete inningconsists of 3outsfor eachteam. . . . . . . . . . .
Question8: .
Whathappenswhenabatterhitsaballanditlandsinfairterritorybutthen immediately rolls
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. foul before passing first or third base?
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A) Thebatter isout . . .
B) Theballisfair . . .
C) Theballisfoul . . .
D) Theplayiscalleddead . . . .
. Answer:
C) Theballisfoul . . .
Explanation:Ifabattedballlandsinfairterritorybutrollsfoulbeforepassingfirstor third
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. base, it is ruled foul.Question 9:
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Whatisthepenalty ifapitcherdelivers apitch while notontherubber?
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A) Nopenalty,thepitch is valid
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B) The batter isawarded first base
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C) Thepitcher iswarnedandmust restart thepitch
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D) Thepitchiscalleda"balk"(ifthereisarunneronbase)
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. Answer:
C)Thepitcheriswarnedandmust restart the pitch
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Exam
Question 1: .
What is the maximum number of players allowed in the batter's box during an at-bat?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer:
A) 1
,Explanation: The batter is the only player allowed in the batter's box during an at-bat.
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Question 2: .
Whatis the correct signal for a "strike" in baseball?
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A) Umpire points to the batter . . . .
B) Umpire calls “strike” . .
C) Umpire makes a fist . . .
D) Umpireraisesonehand . . .
. Answer:
B) Umpire calls “strike” . .
Explanation: The umpire verbally calls "strike" and may also use a hand signal to indicate
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. the call.
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Question 3: .
What happens if a batter steps out of the batter's box during an at-bat without permission?
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A) The batter is penalized by being called out
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B) The batter is given a warning
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C) The batter's pitch count is increased
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D) Thebatteriscalledforinterference
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. Answer:
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
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Explanation: Stepping out of the batter’s box without permission is considered an infraction,
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. resulting in an automatic strike. . . . .
Question 4: .
When is a "catcher'sobstruction" called?
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A) When a batter is hit by the pitched ball
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B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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,C) When the catcher catches the ball outsidethe designated catcher's box
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D) When the catcher blocks the base while a runner is attempting to steal
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. Answer:
B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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Explanation: Catcher's obstruction is called when the catcher interferes with the batter's . . . . . . . . . . .
. ability to swing at a pitch. . . . . .
Question 5: .
If a batted ball hits the umpire in fair territory, what happens?
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A) It is ruled a dead ball, and the batter is awarded first base
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B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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C) The batter is out, and the ball is dead
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D) It isruled afoulball
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. Answer:
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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Explanation: If the ball hits the umpire in fair territory, it is considered a live ball, and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. continues unless it results in a change of play that requires stoppage.
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Question 6: .
What is the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate in high school baseball?
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A) 45 feet .
B) 50 feet .
C) 60 feet 6 inches
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D) 70feet .
. Answer:
C) 60 feet 6 inches
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Explanation: Inhigh school baseball, the distance from the pitching rubber tohome plate is . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 60 feet 6 inches.
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, Question7: .
Howmanyoutsaretherein acomplete inning ofhigh schoolbaseball?
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A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
Answer:
B) 3
Explanation: Acomplete inningconsists of 3outsfor eachteam. . . . . . . . . . .
Question8: .
Whathappenswhenabatterhitsaballanditlandsinfairterritorybutthen immediately rolls
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. foul before passing first or third base?
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A) Thebatter isout . . .
B) Theballisfair . . .
C) Theballisfoul . . .
D) Theplayiscalleddead . . . .
. Answer:
C) Theballisfoul . . .
Explanation:Ifabattedballlandsinfairterritorybutrollsfoulbeforepassingfirstor third
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. base, it is ruled foul.Question 9:
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Whatisthepenalty ifapitcherdelivers apitch while notontherubber?
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A) Nopenalty,thepitch is valid
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B) The batter isawarded first base
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C) Thepitcher iswarnedandmust restart thepitch
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D) Thepitchiscalleda"balk"(ifthereisarunneronbase)
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. Answer:
C)Thepitcheriswarnedandmust restart the pitch
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