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What website provides valuable information for all coaches and officials?
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What is the key purpose of DIAA?*
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The National Federation of High School Sports,
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What is the maximum time allowed for practice on a school day?
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Officials must register on which platform to take the NFHS Sport Exam and upload their concussion certificate?
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Per DIAA Regulations, who is required to take the concussion course through NFHSLearn once every two years?
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True or False: If a player is wearing a hair tie or a cloth string on her wrist, or a rubber wristband, it is NOT considered jewelry and the player is able to wear it during the competition. Players wearing these items are NOT a danger to anyone.
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True or False: Per the NFHS Softball Rule Book, language that previously prohibited hard items to control the hair, including beads, has been removed from the rules book. The committee did not believe that the use of hard items, such as beads, presented an injury risk to other players. In contrast, the prohibition of such items has been interpreted as adversely affecting one’s cultural background.
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True or False: Head coverings worn for religious reasons in high school softball no longer will require prior approval from DIAA. The revised Rule states that “head coverings worn for religious reasons must be made of non-abrasive, soft materials and must fit securely so that it is unlikely to come off during play. Head coverings worn for medical reasons require state association approval.”
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True or False: A new rule change for this year is in effect regarding a batter-runner being called out for interference. A runner now will be considered outside the running lane if either foot last contacted the ground completely outside the lane.
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True or False: Batters shall not use a damaged bat that was previously removed from the game by an umpire. The batter shall be called out and the offender and head coach shall be restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game.
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True of False: A batter may not step out of the batter’s box when the pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate.
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True or False: While in live-ball areas, a coach shall be attired in a school uniform or jersey/coaching shirt with slacks, shorts, or other leg coverings in school colors or colors of khaki, black, white or gray.
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PITCHER SIMULATING TAKING A SIGN: While the pivot foot is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and prior to bringing the hands together, the pitcher must take or simulate taking a signal from the catcher.
Select all statements that are true below.
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Sportsmanship - Chants/intentional distractions/loud noises (natural or artificial) directed at the opponent’s pitcher prior to his pitching, the batter preparing to hit, or a fielder getting ready to make a play is not good sportsmanship and should not be accepted.
