A bat with the knob covered with grip tape is legal. (Rule 1)

• True

• False

The taper of the bat is defined as having a solid surface. (Rule 1)

• True

• False

B1 hits an over the fence homerun. As she touches second base, she removes her helmet. This is not an infraction. (Rule 1; Case Book)

• True

• False

R2 on second base. B2 singles up the middle. As R2 rounds third base, she removes her helmet and tosses it toward her dugout and continues to score. This is a dead ball and R2 is called out and ejected. (Rule 1 & 3; Case Book)

• True

• False

In fast pitch all bats must bear either the USA/ASA 2004 or USA Softball All Games (2019) Certification Mark and not be on the USA Softball Non-Approved Bat List. (GHSA Policy)

• True

• False

An appeal on the last play of the game must be made before all infielders leave the field. (Rule 2)

• True

• False

No outs, R2 on 2nd base and R1 on 1st base. B3 gets an extra base hit. R2 misses 3rd base and scores. R1 also scores. R2 then runs back to 3rd base, touches it and scores. The defense appeals R2 missing 3rd base. R2 is declared safe. (Rule 2)

• True

• False

B1, with a 1-1 count, swings and hits a ball that nicks off the catcher's glove. The ball then strikes F2's helmet, deflects into fair territory and is caught in flight by F3. B1 is out. (Rule 2)

• True

• False

B1 doubles to center field but misses first base. As B2 enters the batter's box the defensive coach informs the plate umpire to intentionally walk B2. Prior to the first pitch to B3 the defensive coach appeals B1 missing first base. B1 is out, B2 remains on first base and B3 remains at bat. (Rule 2)

• True

• False

B1 hits a fly to deep center field. F8 catches the ball while standing on the temporary fence which has not completely fallen. This is a catch. (Rule 2)

• True

• False