2024 SOFTBALL EXAM Q & A
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If a courtesy runner is used for the pitcher in the top of the 1st inning, that pitcher is required to pitch to one batter in the bottom of the 1st inning. Answer- false The pitcher may only step back during her delivery if she initially started with both feet in contact with the pitcher's plate. Answer- false Bats that contain the proper ASA/USA Certification Mark but also the USSSA Certification Mark are illegal. Answer- false The plate umpire should instruct players to raise their hands if the player believes the ball has gone out of play Answer- false B1 hits an over-the-fence home run. As she rounds 3rd base and is heading home, she removes her helmet and tosses it in the air in celebration. B1 is ruled out for intentionally removing her helmet. This is the proper ruling. Answer- false An offensive coach is yelling out the location of pitches once he sees where the catcher is setting up. The umpires rule this to be unsporting conduct and issue a warning. This is the proper procedure. Answer- false The penalty for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter and all runners, both forced and unforced, move up one base. Answer- false With R3 on 3rd base, B1 receives a base-on-balls. B1 rounds 1st base and continues non-stop toward 2nd base. The look-back rule is in effect. One step prior to reaching 2nd base, B1 reverses direction and continues non-stop back to 1st base. B1 has violated the look-back rule. Answer- false A team may use the DP/Flex. Answer- true A team may use an EP. Answer- True A team may use both an EP and the DP/Flex. Answer- true A team may use an EP or the DP/Flex, but not both. Answer- false The EP may play defense. Answer- true 1 / 2
If the EP enters the game on defense for the Flex, the Flex is considered to have left the game. Answer- true A team may use 2 EPs. Answer- false If the EP leaves the game due to injury and there are no eligible substitutes, the Flex may enter the game for the EP. Answer- false Any attachments on the bat handle must be attached with grip tape. Answer- false Attachments, such as flare cone or choke up device, on the bat handle render the bat an "altered bat." Answer- false The requirement to use grip tape on attachments has been removed. Answer- true In high school play, the tape on the handle of the bat may be any length from 6"-15".Answer- false
OUT NEW RULES - PITCHING
The pitcher's pivot foot must remain in contact with the ground during her delivery.Answer- false The pitcher's pivot foot may be airborne during her delivery. In other words, leaping is legal. Answer- true The pitcher may replant her pivot foot and push off from a secondary location.Answer- false "Crow hopping" into a leap is legal. Answer- false The pitcher has 5 seconds to release the next pitch after receiving the ball or after the umpire indicates "play ball." Answer- false The batter shall assume a one ball, one strike count upon entering the batter's box.Answer- false The rule change regarding common specifications for game balls takes effect in
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All games shall have a one hour and forty-minute time limit. Answer- false The penalty for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter. Answer- true The penalty for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter and all runners who are forced to advance move up one base. Answer- false B1 is struck by an illegal pitch. The offense has the option to take the penalty for the illegal pitch or the penalty for the hit-by-pitch. Answer- false