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NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM VERSION 1 AND 2
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160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM VERSION 1
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 2-b - Home Plate Distance - 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 - ANSWER-All lines on the field shall be white
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 1 - The Field: Article 9 - non regulation facility - 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 1 / 4
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Article 1 - base color - 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.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 2 - Bases,Plates
Article 3 - Pitcher's plate - 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 - ANSWER-The NFHS authenticating mark shall be on each ball.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 4 - Gloves/Mitts
Article 2 - catcher's mitt - 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... - ANSWER-Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges.
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats 2 / 4
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Article 1 - d - the bat shall... - ANSWER-Must bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark (ASA certification mark)
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 5 - Bats
Article 2 - a - the bat shall consist of the following components...knob - 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 - ANSWER-It's length and material may vary
Rule 1: Field & Equipment. Section 6 - Batting Helmets
Article 1 - 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 3 / 4
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Article 5 - 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
Article 4 - efensive players - face head protection. Eye shield - ANSWER-If an eye shield is worn attached to the face/head protection, it must be constructed of molded, rigid material that is clear and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 1 - ANSWER-A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player.
Rule 2: Definitions Section 1 - Appeals
Article 2 - Types of appeals - ANSWER-4 types.1) Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead ball appeal) 2) Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched (live or dead ball appeal) 3) Batting out of order (dead ball appeal only)
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