NFHS Baseball Exam V2| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) Grade A
NFHS Baseball Exam V2| Questions and
Verified Answers (2023/ 2024) Grade A
QUESTION
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.
Answer:
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.
Ref 4-1-3b
QUESTION
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.
Answer:
d. Both A and B.
Ref 4-1-2
QUESTION
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.
Answer:
b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play.
Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
QUESTION
The first batter of the game enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat.
a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench.
b. The batter is allowed to secure a legal bat since a pitch has not been thrown.
c. The batter and the head coach are ejected.
d. The batter is out and the assistant coach must go sit on the bus.
Answer:
a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench.
Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
QUESTION
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.
c. The umpire-in-chief may formulate other game-ending rules for the situation.
d. The head coach may state the game-ending procedures to be used in the game
Answer:
a. Only those game-ending procedures may be used.
Ref 4-2-4
QUESTION
The state association has adopted the 10-run rule for all games played in the state. In the bottom
of the fifth inning, the home team leads 9-0 and the fifth batter hits a grand slam home run.
a. The games ends with the score 10-0, home team.
b. The game continues, with the score 13-0.
c. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team.
d. The game must continue for one more inning.
Answer:
c. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team.
Ref 4-2-2a
QUESTION
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.
Answer:
d. B and C.
Ref 5-1-1f(5), 8-3-3c
QUESTION
A dead ball becomes immediately live when the pitcher engages the pitcher’s plate holding the
ball.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
b. False
Ref 5-1-4
QUESTION
A pop fly hits the bat which is lying in foul territory and then touches fair ground.
a. The ball is deemed to be a fair ball and stays in play.
b. It is a dead ball and the batter is awarded two bases.
c. The batter is declared out.
d. It is a foul ball and immediately dead.
Answer:
d. It is a foul ball and immediately dead.
Ref 5-1-1d(1), 2-16-1d
QUESTION
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.
Answer:
a. The ball is immediately dead
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