2025 NFHS Baseball Rules
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.
Question 2:
What is the correct signal for a "strike" in baseball?
A) Umpire points to the batter
B) Umpire calls “strike”
C) Umpire makes a fist
D) Umpire raises one hand
Answer:
B) Umpire calls “strike”
Explanation: The umpire verbally calls "strike" and may also use a hand signal to
indicate the call.
Question 3:
What happens if a batter steps out of the batter's box during an at-bat without
permission?
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
B) The batter is given a warning
C) The batter's pitch count is increased
D) The batter is called for interference
Answer:
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
Explanation: Stepping out of the batter’s box without permission is considered an
infraction, resulting in an automatic strike.
Question 4:
When is a "catcher's obstruction" called?
A) When a batter is hit by the pitched ball
,B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
C) When the catcher catches the ball outside the designated catcher's box
D) When the catcher blocks the base while a runner is attempting to steal
Answer:
B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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?
A) It is ruled a dead ball, and the batter is awarded first base
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
C) The batter is out, and the ball is dead
D) It is ruled a foul ball
Answer:
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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.
Question 6:
What is the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate in high school
baseball?
A) 45 feet
B) 50 feet
C) 60 feet 6 inches
D) 70 feet
Answer:
C) 60 feet 6 inches
Explanation: In high school baseball, the distance from the pitching rubber to home
plate is 60 feet 6 inches.
, Question 7:
How many outs are there in a complete inning of high school baseball?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
Answer:
B) 3
Explanation: A complete inning consists of 3 outs for each team.
Question 8:
What happens when a batter hits a ball and it lands in fair territory but then
immediately rolls foul before passing first or third base?
A) The batter is out
B) The ball is fair
C) The ball is foul
D) The play is called dead
Answer:
C) The ball is foul
Explanation: If a batted ball lands in fair territory but rolls foul before passing first or
third base, it is ruled foul.Question 9:
What is the penalty if a pitcher delivers a pitch while not on the rubber?
A) No penalty, the pitch is valid
B) The batter is awarded first base
C) The pitcher is warned and must restart the pitch
D) The pitch is called a "balk" (if there is a runner on base)
Answer:
C) The pitcher is warned and must restart the pitch
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.
Question 2:
What is the correct signal for a "strike" in baseball?
A) Umpire points to the batter
B) Umpire calls “strike”
C) Umpire makes a fist
D) Umpire raises one hand
Answer:
B) Umpire calls “strike”
Explanation: The umpire verbally calls "strike" and may also use a hand signal to
indicate the call.
Question 3:
What happens if a batter steps out of the batter's box during an at-bat without
permission?
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
B) The batter is given a warning
C) The batter's pitch count is increased
D) The batter is called for interference
Answer:
A) The batter is penalized by being called out
Explanation: Stepping out of the batter’s box without permission is considered an
infraction, resulting in an automatic strike.
Question 4:
When is a "catcher's obstruction" called?
A) When a batter is hit by the pitched ball
,B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
C) When the catcher catches the ball outside the designated catcher's box
D) When the catcher blocks the base while a runner is attempting to steal
Answer:
B) When the catcher interferes with the batter's swing
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?
A) It is ruled a dead ball, and the batter is awarded first base
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
C) The batter is out, and the ball is dead
D) It is ruled a foul ball
Answer:
B) The ball is in play, and the batter continues
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.
Question 6:
What is the distance between the pitching rubber and home plate in high school
baseball?
A) 45 feet
B) 50 feet
C) 60 feet 6 inches
D) 70 feet
Answer:
C) 60 feet 6 inches
Explanation: In high school baseball, the distance from the pitching rubber to home
plate is 60 feet 6 inches.
, Question 7:
How many outs are there in a complete inning of high school baseball?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
Answer:
B) 3
Explanation: A complete inning consists of 3 outs for each team.
Question 8:
What happens when a batter hits a ball and it lands in fair territory but then
immediately rolls foul before passing first or third base?
A) The batter is out
B) The ball is fair
C) The ball is foul
D) The play is called dead
Answer:
C) The ball is foul
Explanation: If a batted ball lands in fair territory but rolls foul before passing first or
third base, it is ruled foul.Question 9:
What is the penalty if a pitcher delivers a pitch while not on the rubber?
A) No penalty, the pitch is valid
B) The batter is awarded first base
C) The pitcher is warned and must restart the pitch
D) The pitch is called a "balk" (if there is a runner on base)
Answer:
C) The pitcher is warned and must restart the pitch
