NFHS Rule 4 - T/F
1. The umpire(s) shall decide whether the grounds and other conditions are suitable for starting the
game.
ANS: F
REF: 4-1-1
2. The home coach shall decide whether the grounds and other conditions are suitable for starting the
game.
ANS: T
REF: 4-1-1
3. Substitution rules are in effect after the umpire-in-chief accepts the lineup cards from both coaches
before the game.
ANS: T
REF: 4-1-2b
4. During the pregame conference with coaches and umpires, a team may take its turn at infield
practice.
ANS: F
REF: 4-1-2a
5. Ground rules for a specific field, park or location may supersede a rule in the Federation Softball
Rules Book.
ANS: F
REF: 4-1-3
6. If teams cannot agree on ground rules, the umpires shall formulate the ground rules.
ANS: T
REF: 4-1-3
7. When a ground rule is in conflict with a playing rule, the ground rule shall be enforced.
ANS: F
REF: 4-1-3
8. The game begins when the umpire calls “Play Ball.”
ANS: T
REF: 4-1-6
9. After the game starts, the umpires are sole judges as to whether conditions, including grounds, are fit
for play.
ANS: T
REF: 4-1-6
10. The game begins when the first pitch is thrown.
ANS: F
REF: 4-1-6
11. A game can only end when seven full innings have been played.
ANS: F
REF: 4-2-1
12. A state association may determine game-ending procedures.
ANS: T
REF: 4-2-3
13. A team may finish the game with fewer than eight players.
ANS: F
REF: 4-3-1g
14. A team using a DP/FLEX may finish a game with eight players on defense (DP playing defense for
another player) and seven players in the batting order.
ANS: F
REF: 4-3-1g
15. The score of a forfeited game is 7-0 unless the offending team is behind; then the score remains as
recorded.
ANS:
T
REF:
4-3-2