NFHS Baseball Rules Latest 2026
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do
not pitch" signal.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>B. False
By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding
four square inches may be worn on jerseys in an appropriate
and dignified manner.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>A. True
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
A Touches first, second or third base.
B. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of
an umpire or players, their clothing or equipment.
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home
and third.
D. All of the above - Correct Answer>>D. All of the above
The following statement on obstruction is true:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The act must be intentional and only physical.
,C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball denies
access to the base the runner is attempting to achieve.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag
on a runner. - Correct Answer>>D. Is declared when a
fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner.
Concerning the discovery of an illegal player,
A. Only an umpire may discover.
B. Only the opposing team may discover.
C. Only the player's team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover. - Correct
Answer>>D. An umpire or either team may discover. (Ref. 3-11)
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with his base runner after the opposing
coach has been granted a conference to talk to his
pitcher.
B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the
base runner on first base.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer>>C. An assistant coach
is granted time to confer with the base runner on first
base (Ref.
3-4-1, 3-4-5)
,The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the
DH.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when:
A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team's on-
deck circle.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the the
purpose of physical confrontation.
C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach
purposes during the game.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer>>B. A player
leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical
confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-
1p)
At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground,
except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box. A.
True. To be considered to be in fair ground, fielders must
have both feet in fair ground. B. True. All fielders are in
fair ground when at least
one foot is touching fair ground.
C. False. - Correct Answer>>B. True. All fielders are in fair
, ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. (Ref. 1-
14)
When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and
is discovered before the first pitch to the next batter of either
team:
A. The offensive team has no options.
B. The team on offense may choose to let the play stand.
C. The team on offense may choose to have the batter bat
again.
D. Both B & C. - Correct Answer>>D. Both B & C. (Ref. 3-1-1)
The game begins when:
A. The official scorekeeper announces the start time.
B. The pitcher delivers the first pitch of the game.
C. The pregame conference has ended.
D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher
and batter are in position to start the game. - Correct
Answer>>D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders,
pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game.
(Ref. 4-1-5)
Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two
home runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do
not pitch" signal.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>B. False
By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding
four square inches may be worn on jerseys in an appropriate
and dignified manner.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>A. True
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
A Touches first, second or third base.
B. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of
an umpire or players, their clothing or equipment.
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home
and third.
D. All of the above - Correct Answer>>D. All of the above
The following statement on obstruction is true:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The act must be intentional and only physical.
,C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball denies
access to the base the runner is attempting to achieve.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag
on a runner. - Correct Answer>>D. Is declared when a
fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner.
Concerning the discovery of an illegal player,
A. Only an umpire may discover.
B. Only the opposing team may discover.
C. Only the player's team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover. - Correct
Answer>>D. An umpire or either team may discover. (Ref. 3-11)
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with his base runner after the opposing
coach has been granted a conference to talk to his
pitcher.
B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the
base runner on first base.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer>>C. An assistant coach
is granted time to confer with the base runner on first
base (Ref.
3-4-1, 3-4-5)
,The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the
DH.
A. True
B. False - Correct Answer>>A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when:
A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team's on-
deck circle.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the the
purpose of physical confrontation.
C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach
purposes during the game.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer>>B. A player
leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical
confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-
1p)
At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground,
except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box. A.
True. To be considered to be in fair ground, fielders must
have both feet in fair ground. B. True. All fielders are in
fair ground when at least
one foot is touching fair ground.
C. False. - Correct Answer>>B. True. All fielders are in fair
, ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. (Ref. 1-
14)
When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and
is discovered before the first pitch to the next batter of either
team:
A. The offensive team has no options.
B. The team on offense may choose to let the play stand.
C. The team on offense may choose to have the batter bat
again.
D. Both B & C. - Correct Answer>>D. Both B & C. (Ref. 3-1-1)
The game begins when:
A. The official scorekeeper announces the start time.
B. The pitcher delivers the first pitch of the game.
C. The pregame conference has ended.
D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher
and batter are in position to start the game. - Correct
Answer>>D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders,
pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game.
(Ref. 4-1-5)
Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two
home runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In
