NCAA BASEBALL RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

NCAA BASEBALL RULES
1. How many players are allowed on the field for the defensive team?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. Unlimited
Answer: B. 9


2. A regulation NCAA baseball game is scheduled for how many innings?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer: C. 9


3. How many offensive conferences are allowed per team per inning?
A. One
B. Two
C. Unlimited
D. None
Answer: A. One


4. A pitcher is removed from the game. Can he re-enter later as a pitcher?
A. Yes, once
B. Yes, twice
C. No

,D. Only in extra innings
Answer: C. No


5. How many mound visits are allowed per team per game (non-pitching change)?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. Unlimited
Answer: B. 4


6. When does the run rule apply in NCAA baseball?
A. 8 runs after 7 innings
B. 10 runs after 7 innings
C. 10 runs after 5 innings
D. 15 runs after 5 innings
Answer: C. 10 runs after 5 innings


7. A batter is hit by a pitch that is in the strike zone. What is the ruling?
A. Batter awarded first base
B. Dead ball, no pitch
C. Strike
D. Foul ball
Answer: C. Strike


8. What happens if a batter bunts foul with two strikes?
A. Dead ball
B. Strike three, batter out
C. Re-bat
D. Ball
Answer: B. Strike three, batter out


9. How many base coaches are allowed on the field?

, A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B. Two


10. What is the penalty for an illegal bat discovered during an at-bat?
A. Warning
B. Batter is out
C. Bat removed, no penalty
D. Coach ejected
Answer: B. Batter is out


11. Can a runner leave the base early on a fly ball?
A. Yes
B. Only on infield fly
C. Only with two outs
D. No
Answer: D. No


12. What is the maximum number of charged defensive conferences allowed per
inning?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Unlimited
Answer: A. One


13. If a pitcher commits a balk with runners on base, what is the result?
A. Dead ball
B. Runners advance one base
C. Pitch is nullified