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NFHS SOFTBALL EXAM VERSION 1 AND 2
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE ALL
160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VERSION!!)
- What is the distance from the rear tip of home plate to the
front edge of the pitcher’s plate according to Rule 1, Section 1, Article 2-b?
ANSWER: 43 feet
- What color must all lines on the field be according to Rule 1,
Section 1, Article 8?
ANSWER: White
- What must happen if a game has started and the pitching
distance, base distance, or batter’s boxes are found to be incorrect according to Rule 1, Section 1, Article 9?
ANSWER: The correction shall be made immediately
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- What color must first, second, and third bases be according to
Rule 1, Section 2, Article 1?ANSWER: White (Note: By state association adoption, a double first base is permitted, with the base in foul territory a color other than white)
- What are the dimensions of the pitcher’s plate according to
Rule 1, Section 2, Article 3?
ANSWER: 24 inches by 6 inches, with the front edge 43 feet
from the apex of home plate
- What authentication mark must be on each softball according
to Rule 1, Section 3, Article 8?
ANSWER: The NFHS authenticating mark
- What size glove or mitt must the catcher wear according to
Rule 1, Section 4, Article 2?
ANSWER: Any size
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- What condition must a bat be in according to Rule 1, Section
5, Article 1-c?
ANSWER: Free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks, and sharp
edges
- What certification marks must a bat bear according to Rule 1,
Section 5, Article 1-d?
ANSWER: Either the 2000 or 2004 ASA certification mark
- What are the requirements for the knob component of a bat
according to Rule 1, Section 5, Article 2-a?
ANSWER: The knob may be molded, lathed, welded, or
adjustable, but must be permanently fastened; it may be covered in grip tape
- How can the taper component of a bat vary according to
Rule 1, Section 5, Article 2-c?
ANSWER: Its length and material may vary
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- What is required for batting helmets according to Rule 1,
Section 6, 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; it shall have a non-glare (not mirror-like) surface
- What condition prohibits the use of batting helmets
according to Rule 1, Section 6, Article 5?
ANSWER: Batting helmets that are broken, cracked, dented,
or have been altered are prohibited from use
- What are the requirements for an eye shield attached to
defensive players’ face/head protection according to Rule 1, Section 8, Article 4?
ANSWER: It must be constructed of molded, rigid material
that is clear and permits 100% of allowable light transmission (no tint)
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