6) It is possible for the DP and the FLEX to both play offense at the same time.

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1 1) Prior to starting the delivery, the pitcher need only have one foot on the ground within or partially within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate. [Rule 6-6-1] 2) Umpire jurisdiction ends at the conclusion of the game when: The umpires leave the field of play. [Rule ] The umpires leave the visual confines of the facility. The umpires are in the parking lot or school building. The third out is declared in the final half-inning. The umpires are sure no final appeal will be made. 3) A coach is not permitted to project a substitution. [Rule 3-3-3] 4) Umpires may use videotape to review a timing play. [Rule ] 5) If an injury occurs and no other substitutes are available, the courtesy runner must be used as a substitute. [Rule Exception] 6) It is possible for the DP and the FLEX to both play offense at the same time. [Rule 3-3-6d] 7) The pitcher may legally remove herself from the pitcher's plate before or after the hands come together by stepping back from the plate with both feet. [Rule 6-1-1f]

2 8) A team may finish a fast pitch softball game with eight players in the batting order. [Rule 4-3-1g] 9) If a runner is obstructed while returning to a base that she missed or left too soon, she is protected. [Rule 8-4-3b Penalty Exception 2] 10) A player may change to a different fielding position at any time, except the pitcher, who may only be removed and return to pitch once per inning. [Rule and Rule NOTE] 11) The ball becomes dead in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: There is interference by a runner or retired runner. The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. An infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball with first base occupied and less than two outs. An illegal pitch is delivered. [Rule 5-1-1p, 5-1-2a] The batter-runner steps backward toward home plate to avoid being tagged out. 12) Only one appeal may be made on any given runner. [Rule 2-1-8] 13) Which of the following is true regarding knee and ankle braces that are unaltered from the manufacturer's original design/production? They do not require any additional padding/covering. [Rule ] They must be covered with athletic tape. They must be padded with 1/2-inch-thick foam. They are permitted with a doctor's note. All of the above.

3 14) Provided it is under the supervision and control of the umpire, which of the following is legal for a pitcher to use on the pitching hand: Tape on the contact points. Saliva. Powdered resin or any comparable drying agent. [Rule 6-2-2] Any item on the pitching hand, wrist, arm, or thigh which the umpire judges to be distracting to the batter. All of the above. 15) If a courtesy runner fails to report, she is considered an illegal substitute. [Rule 8-9-7] 16) All of the following are true regarding a legal softball field, EXCEPT: The field shall be free of obstructions between the foul lines. The field shall contain an infield diamond. The field shall contain an outfield area enclosed by a fence. [Rule 1-1-1] The bases are 60 feet apart when a 12-inch ball is used. The pitching distance is 43 feet for female fast-pitch games. 17) While the pitcher has the ball within the 16-foot circle, a batter-runner who overruns first base toward right field and turns right is committed to second base, and must attempt to advance non-stop to second base. [Rule 8-7-4e] 18) A batter-runner who reaches first base safely and then overruns or overslides the base may always return to that base without liability to be put out. [Rule 8-7-4b] 19) A fielder is considered to be making an initial play if the batted ground ball deflects off the pitcher. [Rule a]

4 20) All of the following will result in a team warning to the head coach for submitting an inaccurate lineup card, EXCEPT: Changing a player's name. Changing a player's number. Adding a player. Adding a substitute. Changing a player's position. [Rule penalty] 21) When a pitcher fails to deliver the pitch within the required time frame, a ball is called on the batter. [Rule 6-2-3] 22) After an initial warning to the head coach, any subsequent change to the lineup card for an inaccuracy will result in: The head coach being restricted to the dugout/bench for the remainder of the game. [Rule Penalty] The head coach being ejected. The player/substitute who is being changed/added being restricted to the dugout/bench for the remainder of the game. A and C only. B and C only. 23) Awarded bases must be run legally. [Rule 2-1-7] 24) After the DP/FLEX option is declared at the pregame conference with the submission/verification of the lineup card, a team may go down to nine players before the first pitch is thrown. [Rule 3-3-6; 3-1-3; 4-1-2b] 25) One or more players may be designated captain. [Rule 3-1-2]

5 26) Any fielder, with or without the ball, may make a dead-ball appeal by verbally stating that the runner missed the base or left too soon. [Rule 2-1-3b1] 27) If a declared infield fly becomes foul, it is treated as an infield fly, not a foul ball. [Rule 2-30] 28) An obstructed runner is always awarded one base beyond the base where the runner was obstructed. [Rule 8-4-3b Penalty] 29) An offensive substitute has officially entered the game when the ball is live and she replaces a runner on base or takes her place in the batter's box. [Rule 3-3-3] 30) After the first inning, the first batter in each inning shall be the player whose name follows that of the last batter to complete her turn at bat in the preceding inning. [Rule 7-1-2] 31) A pitcher is considered to be in the 16-foot circle when only one foot is touching within the circle. [Rule 2-45] 32) B1, identified on the lineup card as the pitcher, reaches base in the top of the first inning and a courtesy runner is used. As B1 goes to take the pitcher's plate in the bottom of the first inning, she is injured and unable to pitch to the first batter. The result is: The team must play with only eight players. The courtesy runner becomes B1's substitute retroactively and B1 has left the game. B1 may move to a different defensive position. B1 is ejected for unsporting conduct.

6 33) When a double-first base is used, the batter-runner or runner may touch the white or colored base: When advancing on a fair ball hit to the outfield with no play being attempted. When returning to first base. When returning on an attempted pick-off play. When advancing on a base on balls. All of the above. [Rule ] 34) The plate umpire has final authority to forfeit a game. [Rule ] 35) A runner is not out if hit with a fair batted ball that deflects off F1's glove, and the runner could not avoid contact with the ball. [Rule 8-8-6] 36) Hard and unyielding items (guards, casts, braces, splints, etc.) must be padded with: A closed-cell, slow-recovery foam. [Rule ] One-inch-thick padding. Athletic tape. A gauze pad. A rubberized material. 37) A coach may never make a baserunning appeal; only players on the field may appeal. [Rule 2-1-1; 2-1-3b1] 38) The DP and the FLEX are locked into the same position in the batting order. [Rule 3-3-6g]

7 39) All of the following are true regarding the knob of the bat, EXCEPT: It may be molded, lathed, welded or permanently fastened. Devices, attachments or wrappings are permitted that cause the knob to become flush with the handle. It must protrude at a 90-degree angle from the handle. [Rule 1-5-2a] A one-piece rubber knob and bat grip combination is illegal. 40) If a runner is tagged out between the two bases where she was obstructed, the runner is awarded the base(s) she would have reached had there been no obstruction. [Rule 8-4-3b Penalty a] 41) If a runner is called out for violating the look-back rule, any other runner off her base at the time is also called out. [Rule Penalty] 42) A slide is illegal if: The runner uses a rolling or cross-body slide into the fielder. The runner's raised leg is higher than the fielder's knee when the fielder is in a standing position. The runner slashes or kicks the fielder with either leg. The runner goes beyond the base and makes contact with or alters the play of the fielder. All of the above. [Rule ] 43) A foul is called on the batter when, after hitting the ball, she intentionally hits the ball a second time in fair territory. [Rule ] 44) It is possible for the DP and the FLEX to both play defense at the same time. [Rule 3-3-6e]

8 45) An illegal pitch call always results in the batter being awarded a ball and all runners being awarded one base without liability to be put out. [Rule Penalty] 46) The FLEX may be substituted for at any time by: A legal substitute. The DP, who may play defense for the FLEX. Anyone else in the batting order. A and B only. [Rule 3-3-6f] A, B and C. 47) A base runner is out if a fair untouched batted ball strikes her after it passes any infielder and the umpire judges that another fielder has an opportunity to make an out. [Rule ] 48) The umpire shall immediately remove a player from the game who exhibits the following signs or symptoms of a concussion: Dizziness. Confusion. Headache. Loss of consciousness. All of the above. [Rule k; 3-3-9] 49) All of the following are true regarding a double-first base, EXCEPT: A double-first base is required nationally. [Rule Note] The double-first base shall be a one- or two-piece unit. The double-first base shall be 15 inches by 30 inches total. The double-first base shall be manufactured to be of equal height. The base in foul territory shall be a color other than white. 50) While in the pitching position, the pitcher must take (or simulate taking) a signal from the catcher. [Rule 6-1-1b]

9 51) R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0-2 count and no outs. B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. B2 runs toward first base. As R1 is diving back to first base, B2 collides with F3 who is attempting to catch the thrown ball from F2 to tag R1. B2 is awarded second base; R1 is awarded third base. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 remains at first base. B2 has struck out and is charged with interference; R1 is declared out as the runner closest to home. [Rule 3-5-5] B2 has struck out; R1 remains at first base. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 is awarded second base. 52) R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0-2 count and no outs. B2 swings at a third strike that is dropped by the catcher. B2 runs toward first base. As R1 is diving back to first base, B2 is hit in the back with F2's throw to first base and the ball goes out of play. What is the result of the play? B2 is awarded second base; R1 is awarded third base. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 remains at first base. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 is awarded second base. B2 has struck out; R1 remains at first base. B2 has struck out and is charged with interference; R1 is declared out as the runner closest to home. 53) If an appeal for the third out is honored at a base to which a runner was forced to advance, no runs can score. [Rule ] 54) If teams cannot agree on ground rules, the umpires shall formulate the ground rules. [Rule 4-1-3] 55) All lines on the field shall be marked with what color material? Green. White. [Rule 1-1-8] Yellow. Pink. All of the above colors are permitted.

10 56) Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall not return to play until cleared by: The head coach. A parent or guardian. The athletic director. An appropriate health-care professional. [Rule 3-3-9] None of the above. 57) Which of the following is true regarding foul lines? Foul lines extend beyond the bases. Foul lines extend to the outfield fence, if present. Foul lines extend to a minimum of 185 feet when an outfield fence is not present. Foul lines should be 2 1/2 inches wide. All of the above. [Rule 1-1-3e&f] 58) For a given runner, a force play ends as soon as the runner touches the next base or a following runner is put out. [Rule ] 59) If the ball slips from the pitcher s hand during the backswing or forward motion, it is a pitch and a ball is called on the batter unless the batter swings at a hittable pitch. [Rule 6-2-6] 60) With a runner on first base and less than two outs, F2 must catch the third strike in flight for the batter to be out. [Rule 2-30] 61) If the DP enters the game to play defense for the FLEX, she is considered a substitute. [Rule ; 3-3-6e]

11 62) All of the following result in an illegal pitch being declared, EXCEPT: The pitcher deliberately dropping, rolling or bouncing the ball while in the pitching position in order to prevent the batter from striking it. The catcher being outside the lines of the catcher's box when the pitch is released. The pitcher exceeding the 20-second timeframe to release the pitch. [Rule 6-2-3] The pitcher making more than 1 1/2 clockwise revolutions of the arm in the windmill motion. The pitcher stepping completely outside the 24-inch plate when delivering the pitch. 63) A runner is out for interference if she accidentally contacts a fielder attempting to throw the ball. [Rule c] 64) The fielder is still considered to be making an initial play if she does not gain control of a batted ground ball but is still within a "step and reach" from the spot of the initial contact. [Rule c] 65) A team's lineup card must include all of the following, EXCEPT: First initial and last names. Jersey numbers. Position being played. Batting order of starting players. First initial and last name of coach. [Rule 3-1-3] 66) A runner may return to touch a missed base after a following runner has scored. [Rule 2-1-6c] 67) A runner may return to touch a missed base when she has reached a base beyond the base missed and the ball is dead. [Rule 2-1-6a]

12 68) A bat's end cap may be made of rubber, vinyl, plastic or other approved material and should be manufactured to be easily removed. [Rule 1-5-2e] 69) A bat that was once legal, but has been structurally changed by shaving, rolling or warming the barrel is, by definition: A non-approved bat. A legal bat. A warm-up bat. An altered bat. [Rule 2-4-2a] A prohibited bat. 70) A runner is out for interference when she is accidentally contacted by a thrown ball. [Rule 8-2-7] 71) Making a play is any action by a fielder who is attempting to catch or gain control of a batted or thrown ball. [Rule b] 72) A fly ball is a batted ball that rises an appreciable height above the ground. [Rule 2-2-6] 73) A catcher's helmet is considered legal if it has: A permanent NOCSAE seal. [Rule 1-7-1] A dent. A glare surface. A rough surface. 74) When a legal substitute replaces a courtesy runner, the player for whom she was running has left the game. [Rule 8-9-6]

13 75) The look-back rule is in effect when the batter-runner touches first base and the pitcher has possession of the live ball in the circle. [Rule 8-7-1] 76) A strike is called on the batter when a pitched ball, in the umpire's judgment, is prevented from entering the strike zone by any action of the batter. [Rule 7-2-1h] 77) All bats must be made with a single, solid one-piece construction. [Rule 1-5-1a] 78) A distance of 185 to 235 feet from home plate to the nearest obstruction on fair ground is recommended for interscholastic fast pitch softball contests. [Rule 1-1-3a1] 79) The pivot foot may remain in contact with or may push off and drag away from the pitcher's plate prior to the front foot touching the ground. [Rule 6-1-2c] 80) Umpire jurisdiction begins: Upon the arrival of one umpire within the confines of the field. [Rule ] Upon the arrival of two umpires within the confines of the field. When the pregame conference begins. Upon the conclusion of the pregame conference. Upon the arrival of one umpire to the facility/park/school. 81) A runner is out if she runs behind a fielder, out of the base path, to avoid interfering with the fielder making an initial play. [Rule 8-8-1]

14 82) A batting helmet is considered legal if it has: A surface with no dents or cracks. A non-glare surface. A mirror-like surface. Both a and b. [Rules & 1-6-5] 83) The ball becomes dead immediately when interference occurs by a base runner. [Rule 5-1-1e] 84) All of the following are true regarding the ball rotation, EXCEPT: A pitcher has a choice of balls at the start of each half-inning if both balls have been in play. The unused ball must be put into play in the bottom of the first inning if it is not used in the top of the first inning. The ball in play should be returned to the 16-foot circle after every half-inning. The pitcher may possess both balls and choose the one she wants to start that half-inning. [Rule 6-5-1] All of the above. 85) If worn, headwear (caps, visors, headband, ribbons, etc.) must be which of the following: All the same color. White, black, beige or school colors. [Rule 3-2-5] The same color for all team members. The same style for all team members. 86) The runner is out and the ball is dead immediately in all of the following, EXCEPT: When the runner interferes with a fielder attempting to make an initial play on a fair batted ball. When the runner intentionally interferes with a fielder or thrown ball. When the runner interferes with a fielder attempting to throw the ball. When a runner physically assists another runner. [Rule 8-6-5, 10, 12] When the runner intentionally contacts a fair ball that an infielder has missed. 87) It is not obstruction if an errant throw pulls the first base player without the ball into the path of the batterrunner, and impedes her progress. [Rule 2-36; 8-4-3b]

15 88) A pitcher does not have to release the ball the first time past the hip on a windmill motion. [Rule 6-1-4d] 89) An improper batter is considered to be at bat as soon as she enters the batter's box and one pitch has been thrown. [Rule 7-1-1] 90) The ball becomes dead immediately when a pitch touches a batter or her clothing. [Rule 5-1-1] 91) A softball field contains an infield diamond and an outfield area that may or may not be enclosed by a fence. [Rule 1-1-1] 92) During the pregame conference with coaches and umpires, a team may take its turn at infield practice. [Rule 4-1-2a] 93) While the pitcher has the ball within the 16-foot circle, once the runner stops at a base for any reason, she may leave the base provided she goes directly to the next base. [Rule 8-4-1a] 94) The plate umpire s pregame duties include which of the following: Inspect batting and catching helmets. Inspect bats. Inspect the condition of the field. Define the dugout/bench areas. All of the above. [Rule a]

16 95) All of the following are true statements regarding the designated player (DP), EXCEPT: The DP is one of the nine hitters in the batting order. The DP may be substituted for at any time by a legal substitute. The DP may play defense only for the FLEX. [Rule 3-3-6e] The DP has left the game if the FLEX bats. The DP must remain in the same position in the batting order for the entire game. 96) The penalty for using an altered bat includes all of the following, EXCEPT: The coach is ejected. The batter is ejected. The batter is out. Coach restricted to the dugout/bench for the remainder of the game. [Rule penalty] All runners not put out as a result of the play would be returned to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. 97) A pitcher is required to pitch until the first batter facing her has completed her turn at bat or the side has been retired. [Rule 8-9-2] 98) Team personnel consist of all school representatives located in the team dugout/bench area, including but not limited to coaches, managers, certified athletic trainers, scorekeepers and spouses. [Rule 2-59] 99) For purposes of an appeal, when a runner passes a base she is considered to have touched it. [Rule ] (Not for sure!!!) 100) A player who violates the courtesy-runner rule is an illegal substitute. [Rule ]