2024 SOFTBALL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (CORRECT)
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.
false
The pitcher may only step back during her delivery if she initially started with bo...
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.
false
The pitcher may only step back during her delivery if she initially started with both feet in contact with
the pitcher's plate.
false
Bats that contain the proper ASA/USA Certification Mark but also the USSSA Certification Mark
are illegal.
false
The plate umpire should instruct players to raise their hands if the player believes the ball has gone
out of play
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.
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.
false
The penalty for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter and all runners, both forced and unforced, move
up one base.
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.
false
A team may use the DP/Flex.
true
A team may use an EP.
, True
A team may use both an EP and the DP/Flex.
true
A team may use an EP or the DP/Flex, but not both.
false
The EP may play defense.
true
If the EP enters the game on defense for the Flex, the Flex is considered to have left the game.
true
A team may use 2 EPs.
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.
false
Any attachments on the bat handle must be attached with grip tape.
false
Attachments, such as flare cone or choke up device, on the bat handle render the bat an "altered bat."
false
The requirement to use grip tape on attachments has been removed.
true
In high school play, the tape on the handle of the bat may be any length from 6"-15".
false
OUT NEW RULES – PITCHING
The pitcher’s pivot foot must remain in contact with the ground during her delivery.
false
The pitcher's pivot foot may be airborne during her delivery. In other words, leaping is legal.
true
The pitcher may replant her pivot foot and push off from a secondary location.
false
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