Which section discusses batting order rules and related penalties?

• A. Base Running, Interference, and Obstruction
• B. Scoring, Umpires, and Time
• C. Fielding, Equipment, and Safety
• D. Pitching, Substitutions, and Batting Order

Answer: (D)

Batting order rules and penalties are addressed in the section that covers Pitching, Substitutions, and Batting Order. In NFHS Baseball, the lineup and who bats are managed through substitutions, and the rules governing the correct batting order—including penalties for batting out of order—are described within that same area. Other sections focus on different aspects of the game, such as base running and obstruction, scoring and time, or fielding and safety. Since the batting order rules are explicitly tied to substitutions and how they affect the lineup, that section is the place where these rules and penalties are found.