EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

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NFHS SOFTBALL

EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - correct answer- 43 Feet from rear tip of home plate to front edge of pitcher's plate.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 8 - Lines - correct answer- All lines on the field shall be white

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 9 - non regulation facility - correct answer- Once a game has started, if pitching distance, base distance or batter's boxes are incorrect, the correction shall be made immediately.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates

Article 1 - base color - correct answer- First, second, and third

shall be white. NOTE: by state association adoption, a double

first base is permitted. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white.

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Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates

Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - correct answer- Shall be 24 inches by 6 inches. Front edge Shall be 43 feet from the apex of home plate.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 3 - Softballs

Article 8 - Authentication - correct answer- The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts

Article 2 - catcher's mitt - correct answer- The catcher shall wear a glove or mitt of any size

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats

Article 1 - c - the bat shall... - correct answer- Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats

Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - correct answer- Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats 2 / 3

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Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - correct answer- Knob. The knob May be molded, lathed, welded and adjustable, but must be permanently fastened. .... The knob may be covered in grip tape.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats

Article 2 - c - the bat shall consist of the following components...Taper - correct answer- It's length and material may vary

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets

Article 1 - correct answer- A batting helmet with a permanently affixed NOCSAE stamp is mandatory for each batter, on-deck batter, players/students in the coach's boxes, runners or retired runners. The batting helmet shall have a non glare (not mirror like) surface.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets

Article 5 - correct answer- Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented or that have been altered are prohibited from use.

Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 8 - Other Equipment

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