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Download 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 A batted ball sharply hits the ground and rebounds high in the air. It comes down inside the second baseman's shirt. a. Provided the umpire can pull the ball out immediately, it stays live and in play. b. The ball is dead immediately. c. The batter is awarded two bases. d. B and C. - ansd. B and C. Ref 5-1-1f(5), 8-3-3c A coach may have in his possession while in a coach's box: a. Stopwatch, smart phone with scorekeeping capability, and rules book. b. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook. c. Stopwatch, tablet computer with scorekeeping capability and stored copy of rules book. d. Any object that will assist the coach in his duties. - ansb. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook. Ref 3-3-1h A dead ball becomes immediately live when the pitcher engages the pitcher's plate holding the ball. a. True b. False - ansb. False Ref 5-1-4 A dead-ball appeal: a. Is not legal. b. Can be made by the coach or defensive player verbally after all runners have completed their advancement. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 c. Can be made only by a defensive player with the baseball. d. May be made immediately when the ball becomes dead. - ansb. Can be made by the coach or defensive player verbally after all runners have completed their advancement. Ref 8-2-6c A defensive charged conference is held at the pitching mound with the head coach and all the infielders. The conference is considered to be concluded when: a. One of the players initially starts to return to his position. b. The coach leaves the area of the pitching mound. c. The coach crosses the foul line. d. The coach provides instructions to the outfield. - ansc. The coach crosses the foul line. Ref 3-4-3 A fair ball is a batted ball which: a. First falls on fair ground on or beyond first or third base. b. Is over fair ground when it leaves the field over a fence. c. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or equipment. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref. 2-5-1d, f, g(1) A fake tag is an act by a defensive player without the ball that simulates a tag and: a. Is considered obstruction. b. Requires a warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender on that team shall be ejected. c. Is considered to be a legal play. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 b. If all umpires are still on the field of play. c. If all umpires have not left the parking lot. d. Can never be made. - ansa. While an umpire is still on the field of play. Ref 8-2-6j An illegal substitute is: a. A player who enters the game without reporting. b. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. c. Any player who re-enters the game; once any player is removed he can never re- enter the game. d. A, B, and C. - ansb. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. Ref 2-36-3b An illegal substitute may be discovered by the: a. Umpire. b. Home team. c. Visiting team. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref 3-1-1 An infield fly is a fair fly that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first and second bases are occupied and: a. Can be a line drive. b. Can be an attempted bunt. c. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 d. Must be over the area of the infield grass. - ansc. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. Ref 2-19 An intentional base on balls can be given under the following circumstances: a. The coach of the defensive team can alert the plate umpire. b. The catcher of the defensive team can alert the plate umpire. c. The awarding of first base can occur prior to pitching to the batter or on any ball and strike count. d. All of the above. - ansd. All of the above. Ref 2-4-3 An obstructed runner returning to a base is awarded: a. The base to which he was returning. b. A mandatory two bases. c. A minimum of one base beyond his position on base when the obstruction occurred. d. There is no award for an obstructed runner returning to a base. - ansc. A minimum of one base beyond his position on base when the obstruction occurred. Ref 8-3-2 Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment: a. Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach. b. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches. c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. d. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the umpire-in- chief. - ansc. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. Ref 1-5-10 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 As the second baseman settles to catch a high pop fly, the runner from first base makes contact with him. a. The ball is immediately dead. b. If the second baseman catches the pop fly, the ball stays live and in play. c. It is a delayed dead ball. - ansa. The ball is immediately dead Ref 5-1-1e B1 is crowding the front edge of the batter's box and legally hits the pitch. His stride through with his swing places his front foot on the ground in front and outside the batter's box while his back foot remains in the box. The batted ball bounces up and accidentally hits B1's front leg. a. Foul Ball. b. Fair Ball. c. B1 is immediately declared out. d. B1 is awarded first base. - ansa. Foul Ball. Ref 2-16-1g B1's batted ball strikes the ground and bounces up to accidentally make contact with the barrel of B1's bat while the bat is over fair ground. B1, at the time, is in the batter's box and is holding his bat. a. Foul Ball. b. Fair Ball. c. B1 is immediately declared out. d. B1 is awarded first base. - ansa. Foul Ball. Ref 2-16-1g Backswing interference is when: 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 d. He may still return to the game to pitch if he is eligible to do so. - ansc. He may return to the game if he is eligible to do so, but not to pitch Ref 3-1-2, 6-2-2 EXCEPTION If a thrown ball is touched with an illegal glove or mitt, and is discovered by the umpire, the coach may choose to take the result of the play or the award of: a. Four bases. b. Three bases. c. Two bases. d. One base. - ansc. Two bases. Ref 1-5-7, 8-3-3c(1) If an illegal player on defense is involved in a play, the team on offense has the option to let the play stand or to allow the batter to bat again, provided the infraction is discovered: a. Prior to the pitch to the next batter of either team. b. Before the third out of the half-inning is declared. c. Before all infielders cross the foul lines. d. Immediately when the play is made. - ansa. Prior to the pitch to the next batter of either team. Ref 3-1-1 If an injury, illness or ejection occurs to the courtesy runner, another courtesy runner may run. a. True. b. False. - ansa. True Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 7a 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may, based on his judgment and the circumstances of the play: a. Call an out(s). b. Award bases. c. Return runners. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref 1-3-7 PENALTY If the first-base coach leaves the vicinity of his coaching box to argue a close call at first base: a. The umpire shall instruct the coach to return to the coaching box. b. Both the assistant coach and the head coach are immediately ejected. c. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. d. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench for his action. - ansc. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. Ref 3-3-1f6 If the home team has a charged conference, the visiting team: a. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed. b. Cannot have a conference. c. May have a conference, but it will count as a charged conference. d. May have a conference if the home team has no objection - ansa. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 Ref 3-4-5 If the pitcher's non-pivot foot is on or behind a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher's plate: a. He is in the wind-up position. b. He is in the set position. - ansa. He is in the wind-up position. Ref 6-1-2 In the set pitching position, the pitcher (before starting his delivery) shall stand with his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher's plate and with his ________in contact with or directly in front of and _______ to the pitcher's plate. a. entire toe and perpendicular b. pivot foot and close c. heel and perpendicular d. pivot foot and parallel - ansd. pivot foot and parallel Ref 6-1-3 It is a delayed dead ball when: a. A runner, with the ball in play, attempts to steal second and deliberately removes his helmet. b. A ball touches an illegal glove. c. The umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting a throw. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref 5-1-2c, e, f It is illegal for a pitcher to: a. Wear a glove/mitt that includes the colors white or gray. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 d. A and B. - ansd. A and B. Ref 2-21-1 Pitching from the wind-up position, the pitcher pauses for a couple of seconds with both hands together above his head. a. This is legal provided the stop was complete and discernible. b. This would be legal if the pitcher had stopped with his hands at or below his chin. c. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the motion without interruption or alteration. d. A and B. - ansc. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the motion without interruption or alteration. Ref 6-1-2 Pitching regulations begin when the batter steps into the batter's box. a. True b. False - ansb. False Ref 6-1-1 Prior to the start of the game, the umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that his participants: a. Understand the rules and agree to abide by them. b. Are properly equipped and as far as he knows the bats and helmets are OK. c. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1- 5-1. d. Have signed affidavits stating they have not altered their bats from the original design and production. - ansc. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 Ref 4-1-3b Provided a ground rule does not supersede a rules book rule, it becomes in force when: a. Both coaches agree to the proposed ground rules. b. The umpires formulate the ground rules if the teams cannot agree. c. Only the umpires can create the ground rules for the game. d. Both A and B. - ansd. Both A and B. Ref 4-1-2 The ball is dead immediately and the batter is out when: a. He hits the ball fair with a foot touching home plate. b. He hits the ball foul with a foot on the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box. c. He bunts the ball fair with his knee touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref 7-3-2 The ball is immediately dead when malicious contact: a. Occurs by the offense. b. Occurs by the defense. c. Both A and B. d. Neither A nor B; the ball stays live and in play. - ansc. Both A and B Ref 5-1-1m The base umpire declares "Foul" on a fly ball that is caught by the right fielder in fair ground and thrown to second to double up the runner who left the base too soon. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 a. It is a foul ball and the ball is immediately dead. b. It is a fair ball and the catch stands, but the ball is immediately dead. c. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out at second base. d. The offensive team coach gets to decide which out will stand. - ansc. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out at second base. Ref 5-1-1h The batter comes to bat wearing a batting helmet that meets all NOCSAE requirements but has a mirror-like surface. a. This is a legal helmet. b. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced. c. If the defensive coach has no issues with the helmet, the batter may wear it. d. The batter is declared out and ejected when he enters the batter's box wearing the helmet. - ansb. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced. Ref 1-5-1 The batter enters the batter's box with a helmet that is cracked. a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench. b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play. c. Both the batter and the head coach are ejected. d. The head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the bench for the balance of the game. - ansb. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play. Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY The batter will be declared out when: 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 Ref 7-1-1 The pitcher has the right to throw or feint to a base the same as that of any other infielder when: a. His non-pivot foot is on the ground behind the pitcher's plate. b. Both of his feet are on the ground behind the pitcher's plate. c. His pivot foot is on the ground clearly behind the pitcher's plate. d. He steps off the pitcher's plate in any direction or with either or both feet - ansc. His pivot foot is on the ground clearly behind the pitcher's plate. Ref 6-1-3 The pitcher shall take his sign: a. From the coach in the dugout. b. From the catcher. c. With his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. d. B and C. - ansd. B and C. Ref 6-1-1` The pitcher, in the wind-up position, may: a. Deliver a pitch. b. Legally step backward off the pitcher's plate. c. Legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base. d. A and B. - ansd. A and B Ref 6-1-2 The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection: 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 a. If it meets NOCSAE standards. b. If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface. c. If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian. d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. - ansd. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. Ref 1-5-1, 1-5-2, 1-5-5 The pitcher, with a runner on third base, stopped his delivery because the batter held up his hand to request "Time" from the plate umpire. a. A strike shall be called on the batter. b. A ball will be awarded to the batter. c. A warning will be given to both players. d. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher. - ansd. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher. Ref 6-2-4d(1) The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when: a. The DH assumes a defensive position. b. When a pinch-runner is used for the DH. c. When the DH is ejected for arguing a strike three call. d. A, B and C. - ansa. The DH assumes a defensive position. Ref 3-1-4 The runner on first base steals second while the batter enters the batter's box with a bat that has been altered. a. The play stands and the batter is instructed to secure a legal bat. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 b. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is returned to first base. c. The runner is declared out and the batter is ejected. d. No penalty may be imposed until the defense appeals the illegal bat. - ansb. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is returned to first base. Ref 5-1-1c, 7-4-1a The second baseman, with the ball in his glove, maliciously slaps the runner before he reaches second base. a. The ball is immediately dead and the second baseman is ejected. b. The runner is declared to be out. c. Other runners will be awarded appropriate bases they would have obtained had the malicious contact not occurred. d. A, B and C. - ansd. A, B and C. Ref 3-3-1m PENALTY The starting pitcher may warm up by: a. Using not more than five throws timed from when the infielders take their positions. b. Using not more than eight throws timed from the first throw. c. Using not more than five throws timed from the first throw. d. Using not more than 10 throws from when he gets to the pitcher's mound. - ansb. Using not more than eight throws timed from the first throw. Ref 6-2-2c EXCEPTION The state association has adopted game-ending procedures. a. Only those game-ending procedures may be used. b. Other game-ending rules may be used if both coaches agree. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 Umpire jurisdiction begins: a. Upon the umpires arriving within the confines of the field. b. When the umpires arrive in the parking lot prior to the game. c. At the pregame conference. d. When the plate umpire starts the game by announcing "Play." - ansa. Upon the umpires arriving within the confines of the field. Ref 10-1-2 What is the "Correct Rotation" signal? a. In two-, three- or four-man mechanics, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward. b. In a 3 or 4-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play by shouting what base they are running toward. c. The rotating umpire(s) points in the direction of the base that they are moving toward similar to the fair ball signal. d. In three-man or four-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward. - ansd. In three-man or four-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward. Ref NFHS Umpire Signals What is the "Double Tag Rotation" signal? a. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the right hand extended. b. Bump both fists together in front of the body. c. Rotate both fists in a circular motion to indicate double tag up possibility. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 d. Extend arm with two fingers showing that there is a double tag possibility. - ansa. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the right hand extended. Ref NFHS Umpire Signals What is the "Fair Ball" signal? a. Emphatically point both arms toward the ground to show where the ball passes in fair territory and shout "Fair Ball." b. Stand still and not say anything. c. Pat the top of the bill of your hat to indicate it is in fair territory. d. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call. - ansd. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call. Ref NFHS Umpire Signals What is the "Information Available" signal? a. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some pertinent information that is relevant by taking off his cap and dropping it on the ground. b. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by tapping two times over his left chest (heart). c. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by waving to his partner and shouting, "I have some information that you might need!" d. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by pointing to his head with his index finger. - ansb. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by tapping two times over his left chest (heart). Ref NFHS Umpire Signals What is the Foul Ball, Time-out and Dead Ball Signal? a. Place one hand on top of the other hand to form a "T." b. Both hands open above the head, signal foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 c. They are three separate and distinct signals. d. There is no signal, just the umpire verbally explaining his action/call. - ansb. Both hands open above the head, signal foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately. Ref NFHS Umpire Signals What is the umpire signal for "Do not pitch"? a. Either arm extended with one finger pointing at the pitcher. b. Both arms extended with all the fingers pointing at the pitcher. c. Right arm straight out front with palm outward and fingers up. d. Verbal command, "Do not Pitch!" - ansc. Right arm straight out front with palm outward and fingers up. Ref NFHS Umpire Signals When a batted ball contacts the batter while he is in the batter's box: a. He is declared out. b. A strike is charged to the batter as a foul ball. c. The ball is live and in play. d. It is declared to be a no-pitch. - ansb. A strike is charged to the batter as a foul ball. Ref 7-2-1f When a player is incapacitated during play: a. Time should be called except when the injury occurs during a live ball play and a putout is possible. b. Time would be called if further play could jeopardize the injured player's safety. c. Time would never be called. d. Both A and B. - ansd. Both A and B. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 With R2 on second base, B3 swings and misses the pitch for strike two. His follow- through hits F2 while he is attempting to throw out R2, who successfully steals third base. a. There is no interference, the play stands. b. This is follow-through interference; R2 is declared out. c. This is follow-through interference; both R2 and B3 are declared out. d. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. - ansd. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. Ref. 2-21-4, 7-3-5c PENALTY With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not started any motion to pitch. a. Time should be declared by the plate umpire. b. All players should be given the opportunity to reset in their positions. c. The batter is declared out. d. A and B - ansd. A and B Ref 2-21-5, 5-1-1n With the bases empty, B1 swings and misses the third strike. The ball lodges behind the catcher's chest protector. While everyone is looking for the ball, B1 touches first base and advances to second base before the ball is discovered. a. B1 is out. b. B1 is awarded second base. c. B1 is awarded only first base. d. The umpire may declare an out or award any base depending upon his judgment of the play. - ansc. B1 is awarded only first base. 2024 NFHS Baseball Rules Questions with Verified Answers | Latest 2024/2025 Ref Baserunning Awards Table; Casebook 5.2.1B With the bases loaded and one out, B5 hits a line drive to the right-field fence. R3 and R2 both score, but R1 is thrown out at home. B5 safely arrives at third, but missed first base. The defense properly appeals B5's missing first base. a. Two runs score. b. One run will count. c. No runs will be scored. - ansc. No runs will be scored. Ref 9-1-1 EXCEPTION d With the runner from second attempting to advance to third base, the batted ball gets by the third baseman, who was playing in to defend a possible bunt, and contacts the runner. The shortstop is not in a position to make a play on the ball. a. The ball is immediately dead. b. It is a delayed dead ball. c. The ball stays live and in play - ansc. The ball stays live and in play Ref 5-1-1f(2) With two outs, the runner from third is off with the pitch as the batter grounds back to the pitcher. The runner crosses the plate before the out is recorded at first base. a. One run will score. b. No runs will score. - ansb. No runs will score. Ref 9-1-1 EXCEPTION a