NFHS BASEBALL RULES QUESTIONS EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS BASEBALL RULES QUESTIONS EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -92 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Smith, the No. 5 hitter, strains his knee sliding into second base on a double.He is not able to continue and the team does not have a substitute available.

• Smith is declared out.
• The on-deck batter will run for Smith.
• The most recent batter not on base is allowed to

run for Smith.

• The game is forfeited to the opposing team.

Answer:

• The most recent batter not on base is allowed to run for Smith.

Question 2: The pitcher, after having made his stretch and winds his hands together, turns his shoulders to check the runner at first base.

• This is a legal move.
• This is a balk.
• Provided no one was deceived, this is a legal

move.

• If the pitcher turns his shoulders after becoming

set every time with a runner on first base, it is legal.

Answer:

• This is a balk.

Question 3: Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card

and finds that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall:

• Not allow Jones to hit.
• Restrict Jones' head coach to the bench for failure

to list all substitutes.

• Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on

the lineup card.

• Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the

head coach.

Answer:

• Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card. (Ref. 1-1-2)

Question 4: After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to "high five" the batter. While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way.

• The player shall be immediately ejected.
• With the offense judged to be minor, the player

shall be warned of his action and, if repeated, he shall be ejected.

• The player is to be immediately restricted to the

bench because of the warning.

• Both B and C.

Answer:

• Both B and C.

Question 5: From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up position, he must

first:

• Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the

pitcher's plate which must be in or partially within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.

• Call "Time."
• Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
• B or C.

Answer:

• Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher's plate which must be in or partially within the

24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.Question 6: A batter is out when hitting a foul ball while either foot or knee is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box or touching home plate when one of the

following occurs:

• A fair ball.
• A foul ball.
• A foul tip.
• All of the above.

Answer:

• A fair ball.

Question 7: With a runner from second base stealing third, the batter interferes with the catcher attempting to throw to third. The attempt to put out the runner is not successful.

• The batter is out and the runner is returned to

second base.

• The runner is out and the batter continues his time

at bat.

• Both the runner and the batter are out.
• Neither the runner nor the batter are out. The

runner is simply returned to second base.

Answer:

• The batter is out and the runner is returned to second base.

Question 8: An assistant coach directs some extreme profanity at the base umpire that is heard

by the dugout. The base umpire should:

• Immediately eject the assistant coach.
• Have a meeting with the assistant and the head

coach to express the desire that this conduct cease.

• First warn the coach with a written warning. No

ejection may occur unless a warning was previously given.

• Pretend he did not hear the profanity.

Answer:

• Immediately eject the assistant coach.

Question 9: When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and is discovered before

the first pitch to the next batter of either team:

• The offensive team has no options.
• The team on offense may choose to let the play

stand.

• The team on offense may choose to have the

batter bat again.

• Both B & C.

Answer:

• Both B &
• (Ref. 3-1-1)

Question 10: Players may change to a different fielding position only after a half-inning has ended.

• True.
• False.