NFHS BASEBALL RULES EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit. Answer: The three step
movement by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When
a batted ball is hit to the outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one
or two steps from the cutout, plants on the left foot, turns
counterclockwise on the right, and then moves laterally with the left
towards second if the BR continues around first.
◉ Release the runner to third. Answer: On a tag up with runners on
First and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take
the possible play to 2nd.
◉ Base umpire set positions. Answer: Hands on Knees set: feet
slightly more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward
slightly, hands on knees. Keep back straight and head up, looking at
play. Allow arms to lock to keep your head still and keep a clear, not
blurry, picture. Use this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to
the play. Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When
set for a play at any base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line.
Body should face the base and should make a line perpendicular
with the base. Take your time, digest the play, make the call.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit. Answer: The three step
movement by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When
a batted ball is hit to the outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one
or two steps from the cutout, plants on the left foot, turns
counterclockwise on the right, and then moves laterally with the left
towards second if the BR continues around first.
◉ Release the runner to third. Answer: On a tag up with runners on
First and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take
the possible play to 2nd.
◉ Base umpire set positions. Answer: Hands on Knees set: feet
slightly more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward
slightly, hands on knees. Keep back straight and head up, looking at
play. Allow arms to lock to keep your head still and keep a clear, not
blurry, picture. Use this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to
the play. Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When
set for a play at any base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line.
Body should face the base and should make a line perpendicular
with the base. Take your time, digest the play, make the call.
