Any question regarding legality of a player’s equipment:
a. Shall be resolved by the player’s respective head coach.
b. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches.
c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief.
d. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the umpire-in-chief.
c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief.
Ref 1-5-10
Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood:
a. Are always legal.
b. Shall meet the BESR performance standard and be so labeled.
c. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled.
d. Shall be used only in warming up.
c. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled.
Ref 1-3-2d
The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection:
a. If it meets NOCSAE standards.
b. If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface.
c. If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian.
d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface.
If it does not have a mirror-like surface.
d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface.
Ref 1-5-1, 1-5-2, 1-5-5
If a thrown ball is touched with an illegal glove or mitt, and is discovered by the umpire, the coach may choose to take the result of the play or the award of:
a. Four bases.
b. Three bases.
c. Two bases.
d. One base.
c. Two bases.
Ref 1-5-7, 8-3-3c(1)
If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may, based on his judgment and the circumstances of the play:
a. Call an out(s).
b. Award bases.
c. Return runners.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 1-3-7 PENALTY
The batter comes to bat wearing a batting helmet that meets all NOCSAE requirements but has a mirror-like surface.
a. This is a legal helmet.
b. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced.
c. If the defensive coach has no issues with the helmet, the batter may wear it.
d. The batter is declared out and ejected when he enters the batter’s box wearing the helmet.
b. This is not a legal helmet and must be replaced.
Ref 1-5-1
When the dugout area is temporarily extended:
a. The home team may only extend its dugout and not the visitor’s.
b. It may be extended toward home plate if agreed to by all parties.
c. It is never legal to expand the dugout area.
d. It shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both teams.
d. It shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both
Ref 1-2-4
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
a. First falls on fair ground on or beyond first or third base.
b. Is over fair ground when it leaves the field over a fence.
c. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or equipment.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref. 2-5-1d, f, g(1)
A fake tag is an act by a defensive player without the ball that simulates a tag and:
a. Is considered obstruction.
b. Requires a warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender on that team shall be ejected.
c. Is considered to be a legal play.
d. A and B.
d. A and B.
Ref 2-22-2, 3-3-1b PENALTY
An illegal substitute is:
a. A player who enters the game without reporting.
b. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order.
c. Any player who re-enters the game; once any player is removed he can never re-enter the game.
d. A, B, and C.
b. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order.
Ref 2-36-3b
An infield fly is a fair fly that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first and second bases are occupied and:
a. Can be a line drive.
b. Can be an attempted bunt.
c. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort.
d. Must be over the area of the infield grass.
c. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort.
Ref 2-19
An intentional base on balls can be given under the following circumstances:
a. The coach of the defensive team can alert the plate umpire.
b. The catcher of the defensive team can alert the plate umpire.
c. The awarding of first base can occur prior to pitching to the batter or on any ball and strike count.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Ref 2-4-3
B1 is crowding the front edge of the batter’s box and legally hits the pitch. His stride through with his swing places his front foot on the ground in front and outside the batter’s box while his back foot remains in the box. The batted ball bounces up and accidentally hits B1’s front leg.
a. Foul Ball.
b. Fair Ball.
c. B1 is immediately declared out.
d. B1 is awarded first base.
a. Foul Ball.
Ref 2-16-1g
B1’s batted ball strikes the ground and bounces up to accidentally make contact with the barrel of B1’s bat while the bat is over fair ground. B1, at the time, is in the batter’s box and is holding his bat.
a. Foul Ball.
b. Fair Ball.
c. B1 is immediately declared out.
d. B1 is awarded first base.
a. Foul Ball.
Ref 2-16-1g
Backswing interference is when:
a. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment after the time of the pitch.
b. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment prior to the time of the pitch.
c. The batter’s swing goes all the way around and his bat hits the catcher on his back.
b. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment prior to the time of the pitch.
Ref 2-21-5
During the pregame conference:
a. The defense may have its pitcher taking his warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound.
b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped.
c. It is mandatory that all coaches and captains be present.
d. Since everyone knows the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good sporting behavior is not needed.
b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped.
Ref 2-10-2, 4-1-3
Follow-through interference occurs when:
a. The pitcher’s arm motion distracts the batter.
b. The batter contacts the catcher prior to the time of the pitch.
c. The bat hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home plate or the catcher’s attempt to play on a runner.
c. The bat hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home plate or the catcher’s attempt to play on a runner
Ref 2-21-4
Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat:
a. That can be either physical or verbal and interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play.
b. That creates malicious contact with any fielder regardless of whether the fielder had the ball or was in or out of the baseline.
c. When a coach physically assists a runner during playing action.
d. A and B.
d. A and B.
Ref 2-21-1
The term “ball” is used as:
a. A playing implement necessary to conduct a game.
b. A designation of a pitch that is not touched by the bat.
c. A way of describing a pitch that is not a strike.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above
Ref 2-4-1
To “intentionally” give a batter a base on balls:
a. The pitcher must throw four pitches out of the strike zone.
b. The catcher or coach must request to award the batter first base before the first pitch to the batter.
c. The catcher or coach must request to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count.
d. Both B and C.
C. The catcher or coach must request to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count.
Ref 2-4-3
With R2 on second base, B3 swings and misses the pitch for strike two. His follow-through hits F2 while he is attempting to throw out R2, who successfully steals third base.
a. There is no interference, the play stands.
b. This is follow-through interference; R2 is declared out.
c. This is follow-through interference; both R2 and B3 are declared out.
d. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base.
d. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base.
Ref. 2-21-4, 7-3-5c PENALTY
With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher’s glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not started any motion to pitch.
a. Time should be declared by the plate umpire.
b. All players should be given the opportunity to reset in their positions.
c. The batter is declared out.
d. A and B
d. A and B
Ref 2-21-5, 5-1-1n
A coach may have in his possession while in a coach’s box:
a. Stopwatch, smart phone with scorekeeping capability, and rules book.
b. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook.
c. Stopwatch, tablet computer with scorekeeping capability and stored copy of rules book.
d. Any object that will assist the coach in his duties.
b. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook.
Ref 3-3-1h
A defensive charged conference is held at the pitching mound with the head coach and all the infielders. The conference is considered to be concluded when:
a. One of the players initially starts to return to his position.
b. The coach leaves the area of the pitching mound.
c. The coach crosses the foul line.
d. The coach provides instructions to the outfield.
c. The coach crosses the foul line.
Ref 3-4-3
An illegal substitute may be discovered by the:
a. Umpire.
b. Home team.
c. Visiting team.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 3-1-1
If a pitcher is replaced as a pitcher and his replacement requires more warm-up throws than is permitted:
a. He may not return to the game even if he is eligible to do so.
b. His replacement cannot be allowed to exceed the allowed number of warm-up throws.
c. He may return to the game if he is eligible to do so, but not to pitch.
d. He may still return to the game to pitch if he is eligible to do so.
c. He may return to the game if he is eligible to do so, but not to pitch
Ref 3-1-2, 6-2-2 EXCEPTION
If an illegal player on defense is involved in a play, the team on offense has the option to let the play stand or to allow the batter to bat again, provided the infraction is discovered:
a. Prior to the pitch to the next batter of either team.
b. Before the third out of the half-inning is declared.
c. Before all infielders cross the foul lines.
d. Immediately when the play is made.
a. Prior to the pitch to the next batter of either team.
Ref 3-1-1
If the home team has a charged conference, the visiting team:
a. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed.
b. Cannot have a conference.
c. May have a conference, but it will count as a charged conference.
d. May have a conference if the home team has no objection
a. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed.
Ref 3-4-5
Jones, the starting designated hitter (DH), is pinch-hit for by Smith, a legal substitute.
a. The role of the designated hitter is now terminated.
b. Jones cannot return to the game even if it is the first time he has been a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner.
c. The DH is locked into the position of the DH and can never be replaced.
d. Smith is now the designated hitter.
d. Smith is now the designated hitter.
Ref 3-1-4
If the first-base coach leaves the vicinity of his coaching box to argue a close call at first base:
a. The umpire shall instruct the coach to return to the coaching box.
b. Both the assistant coach and the head coach are immediately ejected.
c. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game.
d. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench for his action.
c. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game.
Ref 3-3-1f6
The official scorekeeper informs the plate umpire that the player at bat is an illegal substitute.
a. The umpire shall ignore the information until the defense tells him.
b. The umpire shall ignore the information until the offense tells him.
c. The umpire, being aware of the infraction, must enforce the penalty.
d. The umpire shall consult the official book kept by the home team.
c. The umpire, being aware of the infraction, must enforce the penalty.
Ref 3-1-1 PENALTY
The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when:
a. The DH assumes a defensive position.
b. When a pinch-runner is used for the DH.
c. When the DH is ejected for arguing a strike three call.
d. A, B and C.
a. The DH assumes a defensive position.
Ref 3-1-4
The second baseman, with the ball in his glove, maliciously slaps the runner before he reaches second base.
a. The ball is immediately dead and the second baseman is ejected.
b. The runner is declared to be out.
c. Other runners will be awarded appropriate bases they would have obtained had the malicious contact not occurred.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 3-3-1m PENALTY
The team may have in the coaching box while on offense:
a. Any member of the team who has not been ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
b. Any coach who is in the uniform of the team.
c. Only the head coach.
d. A and B.
d. A and B.
Ref 3-2-1
A team has only eight players at the field.
a. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players.
b. The game may begin if the head coach verifies the ninth player will be at the game soon.
c. The game may begin with an out called each time that spot in the batting order comes to bat.
d. Both B and C.
a. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players
Ref 4-4-1f
Prior to the start of the game, the umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that his participants:
a. Understand the rules and agree to abide by them.
b. Are properly equipped and as far as he knows the bats and helmets are OK.
c. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1.
d. Have signed affidavits stating they have not altered their bats from the original design and production.
c. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1.
Ref 4-1-3b
Provided a ground rule does not supersede a rules book rule, it becomes in force when:
a. Both coaches agree to the proposed ground rules.
b. The umpires formulate the ground rules if the teams cannot agree.
c. Only the umpires can create the ground rules for the game.
d. Both A and B.
d. Both A and B.
Ref 4-1-2
The batter enters the batter’s box with a helmet that is cracked.
a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench.
b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play.
c. Both the batter and the head coach are ejected.
d. The head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the bench for the balance of the game.
b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play.
Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
The first batter of the game enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat.
a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench.
b. The batter is allowed to secure a legal bat since a pitch has not been thrown.
c. The batter and the head coach are ejected.
d. The batter is out and the assistant coach must go sit on the bus.
a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench.
Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
The state association has adopted game-ending procedures.
a. Only those game-ending procedures may be used.
b. Other game-ending rules may be used if both coaches agree.
c. The umpire-in-chief may formulate other game-ending rules for the situation.
d. The head coach may state the game-ending procedures to be used in the game
a. Only those game-ending procedures may be used.
Ref 4-2-4
The state association has adopted the 10-run rule for all games played in the state. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the home team leads 9-0 and the fifth batter hits a grand slam home run.
a. The games ends with the score 10-0, home team.
b. The game continues, with the score 13-0.
c. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team.
d. The game must continue for one more inning.
c. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team.
Ref 4-2-2a
A batted ball sharply hits the ground and rebounds high in the air. It comes down inside the second baseman’s shirt.
a. Provided the umpire can pull the ball out immediately, it stays live and in play.
b. The ball is dead immediately.
c. The batter is awarded two bases.
d. B and C.
d. B and C.
Ref 5-1-1f(5), 8-3-3c
A dead ball becomes immediately live when the pitcher engages the pitcher’s plate holding the ball.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Ref 5-1-4
A pop fly hits the bat which is lying in foul territory and then touches fair ground.
a. The ball is deemed to be a fair ball and stays in play.
b. It is a dead ball and the batter is awarded two bases.
c. The batter is declared out.
d. It is a foul ball and immediately dead.
d. It is a foul ball and immediately dead.
Ref 5-1-1d(1), 2-16-1d
As the second baseman settles to catch a high pop fly, the runner from first base makes contact with him.
a. The ball is immediately dead.
b. If the second baseman catches the pop fly, the ball stays live and in play.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
a. The ball is immediately dead
Ref 5-1-1e
It is a delayed dead ball when:
a. A runner, with the ball in play, attempts to steal second and deliberately removes his helmet.
b. A ball touches an illegal glove.
c. The umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting a throw.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 5-1-2c, e, f
The ball is immediately dead when malicious contact:
a. Occurs by the offense.
b. Occurs by the defense.
c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B; the ball stays live and in play.
c. Both A and B
Ref 5-1-1m
The base umpire declares “Foul” on a fly ball that is caught by the right fielder in fair ground and thrown to second to double up the runner who left the base too soon.
a. It is a foul ball and the ball is immediately dead.
b. It is a fair ball and the catch stands, but the ball is immediately dead.
c. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out at second base.
d. The offensive team coach gets to decide which out will stand.
c. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out at second base.
Ref 5-1-1h
The runner on first base steals second while the batter enters the batter’s box with a bat that has been altered.
a. The play stands and the batter is instructed to secure a legal bat.
b. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is returned to first base.
c. The runner is declared out and the batter is ejected.
d. No penalty may be imposed until the defense appeals the illegal bat.
b. The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is returned to first base.
Ref 5-1-1c, 7-4-1a
When a player is incapacitated during play:
a. Time should be called except when the injury occurs during a live ball play and a putout is possible.
b. Time would be called if further play could jeopardize the injured player’s safety.
c. Time would never be called.
d. Both A and B.
d. Both A and B.
Ref 5-2-1d
With a runner advancing to third base, the second out is recorded at first base. The first baseman, wrongly thinking the play was the third out, tosses the ball to the base umpire who catches the ball and holds it.
a. With the runner advancing, the ball stays live and in play.
b. The ball is immediately dead.
c. The runner is awarded third base.
d. B and C.
b. The ball is immediately dead.
Ref 5-1-1h
With the runner from second attempting to advance to third base, the batted ball gets by the third baseman, who was playing in to defend a possible bunt, and contacts the runner. The shortstop is not in a position to make a play on the ball.
a. The ball is immediately dead.
b. It is a delayed dead ball.
c. The ball stays live and in play
c. The ball stays live and in play
Ref 5-1-1f(2)
A pitch dropped during delivery and which crosses a foul line shall be called:
a. A strike.
b. A balk with at least one runner on base.
c. A ball.
d. A no-pitch with the bases empty.
c. A ball
Ref 6-1-4
A pitcher may turn his shoulders to check runners while in contact with the pitcher’s plate while in the:
a. Set position.
b. Windup position.
c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B; it is always illegal for a pitcher to turn his shoulders to check a runner.
a. Set position
Ref 6-1-1
After F1 has started his delivery, B1 requests but is not granted time and steps out of the batter’s box.
a. The pitch is a strike regardless of the location.
b. The ball remains live.
c. The ball is dead and the batter is allowed to re-enter the batter’s box with no penalty.
d. A and B.
d. A and B.
Ref 6-2-4d(1)
If a pitcher defaces a ball:
a. The ball is dead immediately.
b. He may be ejected by the umpire.
c. If he delivers a pitch with the defaced ball and detected, it is an illegal pitch.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 6-2-1 PENALTY
If the pitcher’s non-pivot foot is on or behind a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher’s plate:
a. He is in the wind-up position.
b. He is in the set position.
a. He is in the wind-up position.
Ref 6-1-2
It is illegal for a pitcher to:
a. Wear a glove/mitt that includes the colors white or gray.
b. Wear exposed undershirt sleeves that are white or gray.
c. Neither A nor B.
d. Both A and B.
D. Both A and B.
Ref 6-2-1h, i
It is never legal for a pitcher to throw or feint to an unoccupied base.
a. True.
b. False.
B. False
Ref 6-2-4b
It would be a balk if the pitcher, after having his entire non-pivot foot pass behind the perpendicular plane of the back edge of the pitcher’s plate, attempted to pick off the runner at first base.
a. True.
b. False
A. True
Ref 6-2-4f
Pitching from the wind-up position, the pitcher pauses for a couple of seconds with both hands together above his head.
a. This is legal provided the stop was complete and discernible.
b. This would be legal if the pitcher had stopped with his hands at or below his chin.
c. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the motion without interruption or alteration.
d. A and B.
c. This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the motion without interruption or alteration.
Ref 6-1-2
Pitching regulations begin when the batter steps into the batter’s box.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Ref 6-1-1
The pitcher has the right to throw or feint to a base the same as that of any other infielder when:
a. His non-pivot foot is on the ground behind the pitcher’s plate.
b. Both of his feet are on the ground behind the pitcher’s plate.
c. His pivot foot is on the ground clearly behind the pitcher’s plate.
d.
He steps off the pitcher’s plate in any direction or with either or both feet
c. His pivot foot is on the ground clearly behind the pitcher’s plate.
Ref 6-1-3
The pitcher shall take his sign:
a. From the coach in the dugout.
b. From the catcher.
c. With his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher’s plate.
d. B and C.
d. B and C.
Ref 6-1-1`
The pitcher, in the wind-up position, may:
a. Deliver a pitch.
b. Legally step backward off the pitcher’s plate.
c. Legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
d. A and B.
d. A and B
Ref 6-1-2
The pitcher, with a runner on third base, stopped his delivery because the batter held up his hand to request “Time” from the plate umpire.
a. A strike shall be called on the batter.
b. A ball will be awarded to the batter.
c. A warning will be given to both players.
d. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher.
d. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher.
Ref 6-2-4d(1)
The starting pitcher may warm up by:
a. Using not more than five throws timed from when the infielders take their positions.
b. Using not more than eight throws timed from the first throw.
c. Using not more than five throws timed from the first throw.
d. Using not more than 10 throws from when he gets to the pitcher’s mound.
b. Using not more than eight throws timed from the first throw.
Ref 6-2-2c EXCEPTION
The umpire may authorize more than eight warm-up throws because of:
a. An injury.
b. An ejection.
c. Inclement weather.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 6-2-2c EXCEPTION
With a runner on first base and the ball in the first baseman’s glove, the pitcher places his feet astride the pitcher’s plate.
a. This is a legal play.
b. It is a balk.
b. It is a balk.
Ref 6-2-5
A strike will be charged to the batter when:
a. A pitch is struck at and missed, but the ball hits the batter on the wrist.
b. The pitcher commits an illegal pitch with no runners on base.
c. The pitcher commits an illegal pitch with runners on base.
d. A, B and C.
a. A pitch is struck at and missed, but the ball hits the batter on the wrist.
Ref 7-2-1, 7-2-2
The ball is dead immediately and the batter is out when:
a. He hits the ball fair with a foot touching home plate.
b. He hits the ball foul with a foot on the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box.
c. He bunts the ball fair with his knee touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 7-3-2
The batter will be declared out when:
a. An attempt to bunt on the second strike is foul.
b. The third-base coach interferes with the third baseman attempting to catch a foul fly ball.
c. With two outs and a runner on first base, the missed swinging third strike is not caught.
d. A, B and C.
b. The third-base coach interferes with the third baseman attempting to catch a foul fly ball.
Ref 7-4-1f
The batting order is Abel, Baker, Charles, Daniel. Baker is at bat when Abel is caught stealing for the third out. When the team returns to offense in the next inning, the first batter shall be:
a. Abel.
b. Baker.
c. Charles.
d. Daniel.
b. Baker.
Ref 2-39, 7-1-2
The improper batter becomes the proper batter and the results of his time at bat are legal when no appeal is made and:
a. A legal pitch has been delivered to the next batter.
b. An illegal pitch has occurred.
c. An intentional base on balls has been granted.
d. A, B and C.
d. A, B and C.
Ref 7-1-2 PENALTY 3
The official scorekeeper informs the plate umpire that the player who just completed his at bat batted out of order.
a. The umpire shall ignore the information until the defense legally appeals.
b. The umpire shall ignore the information until the offense tells him.
c. The umpire, being aware of the infraction, must enforce the penalty.
a. The umpire shall ignore the information until the defense legally appeals.
Ref 7-1-1
When a batted ball contacts the batter while he is in the batter’s box:
a. He is declared out.
b. A strike is charged to the batter as a foul ball.
c. The ball is live and in play.
d. It is declared to be a no-pitch.
b. A strike is charged to the batter as a foul ball.
Ref 7-2-1f
When an improper batter’s actions are made legal, the batting order picks up with the name:
a. Of the batter who was skipped over by the improper batter.
b. Of the batter the defense chooses to bat next.
c. Of the batter following that of the legalized improper batter.
d. The inning will be declared over.
c. Of the batter following that of the legalized improper batter.
Ref 7-1-2 PENALTY 4
A dead-ball appeal:
a. Is not legal.
b. Can be made by the coach or defensive player verbally after all runners have completed their advancement.
c. Can be made only by a defensive player with the baseball.
d. May be made immediately when the ball becomes dead.
b. Can be made by the coach or defensive player verbally after all runners have completed their advancement.
Ref 8-2-6c
An appeal on the last play of the game may be made by the defense:
a. While an umpire is still on the field of play.
b. If all umpires are still on the field of play.
c. If all umpires have not left the parking lot.
d. Can never be made.
a. While an umpire is still on the field of play.
Ref 8-2-6j
An obstructed runner returning to a base is awarded:
a. The base to which he was returning.
b. A mandatory two bases.
c. A minimum of one base beyond his position on base when the obstruction occurred.
d. There is no award for an obstructed runner returning to a base.
c. A minimum of one base beyond his position on base when the obstruction occurred.
Ref 8-3-2
Jones, advancing from first to third, fails to touch second base and is standing on third when the throw from the outfield goes into the dugout.
a. The umpire is to immediately declare Jones out for missing second base.
b. Because Jones missed second base, he cannot be awarded home from the errant throw to the dugout.
c. If Jones attempts to return to second base, the defense cannot appeal his missing second until Jones has completed his opportunity to correct the mistake.
d. Jones cannot legally return to his missed base and is subject to being declared out upon proper and successful appeal.
d. Jones cannot legally return to his missed base and is subject to being declared out upon proper and successful appeal.
Ref 8-2-5
Obstruction of a batter is ignored if:
a. The batter-runner reaches first base.
b. All other runners advance at least one base.
c. Both A and B.
d. Obstruction of a batter can never be ignored.
c. Both A and B.
Ref 8-1-1e
When a runner dives over a fielder:
a. The runner is out and the ball is immediately dead.
b. Unless interference occurred, the ball remains in play and the runner is only out if he was tagged.
c. The runner is out and the ball remains live unless interference occurs.
d. The runner will be warned for committing a dangerous act.
c. The runner is out and the ball remains live unless interference occurs.
Ref 8-4-2d PENALTY
With R2 on second base, B2 bunts to the first baseman, who fields the ball a few steps in fair ground in front of first base. B2 stops his advance and retreats toward home. B2 does not leave the base path nor does he touch or go beyond home plate. The first baseman throws to third base, but R2 is safe. The return throw to first is after B2 has touched first base.
a. B2 is declared out.
b. B2 is safe.
c. R2 must return to second base.
d. A and C.
b. B2 is safe.
Ref 8-1-1, Casebook 8.1.1A
With the bases loaded and one out, B5 hits a line drive to the right-field fence. R3 and R2 both score, but R1 is thrown out at home. B5 safely arrives at third, but missed first base. The defense properly appeals B5’s missing first base.
a. Two runs score.
b. One run will count.
c. No runs will be scored.
c. No runs will be scored.
Ref 9-1-1 EXCEPTION d
With two outs, the runner from third is off with the pitch as the batter grounds back to the pitcher. The runner crosses the plate before the out is recorded at first base.
a. One run will score.
b. No runs will score.
b. No runs will score.
Ref 9-1-1 EXCEPTION a
The head coach has recorded a clear video of a close play at home plate. Before the next pitch, the plate umpire may review a replay of the recording to render a decision.
a. Legal.
b. Illegal.
b. Illegal.
Ref 10-1-5
Umpire jurisdiction begins:
a. Upon the umpires arriving within the confines of the field.
b. When the umpires arrive in the parking lot prior to the game.
c. At the pregame conference.
d. When the plate umpire starts the game by announcing “Play.”
a. Upon the umpires arriving within the confines of the field.
Ref 10-1-2
Baker was used as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning. In the sixth inning, he is used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher.
a. This is legal.
b. This is not allowed.
c. Baker would be an illegal substitute when he serves as the courtesy runner for the pitcher.
d. B and C.
d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 2 and 7
If an injury, illness or ejection occurs to the courtesy runner, another courtesy runner may run.
a. True.
b. False.
a. True
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 7a
It is not important for the umpire-in-chief to know about a courtesy runner.
a. True.
b. False.
b. False.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 6
The state association has adopted the use of speed-up rules. As a leadoff batter, the catcher gets a single and has a courtesy runner run for him. Later in the same half-inning, the catcher comes back up to bat again and receives a base on balls.
a. The same courtesy runner must run for him.
b. The same courtesy runner may run for him.
c. The catcher may run for himself.
d. B and C.
d. B and C.
Ref Speed-Up Rules, Courtesy Runners 1
With the bases empty, B1 swings and misses the third strike. The ball lodges behind the catcher’s chest protector. While everyone is looking for the ball, B1 touches first base and advances to second base before the ball is discovered.
a. B1 is out.
b. B1 is awarded second base.
c. B1 is awarded only first base.
d. The umpire may declare an out or award any base depending upon his judgment of the play.
c. B1 is awarded only first base.
Ref Baserunning Awards Table; Casebook 5.2.1B
What is the umpire signal for “Do not pitch”?
a. Either arm extended with one finger pointing at the pitcher.
b. Both arms extended with all the fingers pointing at the pitcher.
c. Right arm straight out front with palm outward and fingers up.
d. Verbal command, “Do not Pitch!”
c. Right arm straight out front with palm outward and fingers up.
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
What is the “Double Tag Rotation” signal?
a. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the right hand extended.
b. Bump both fists together in front of the body.
c. Rotate both fists in a circular motion to indicate double tag up possibility.
d. Extend arm with two fingers showing that there is a double tag possibility.
a. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the right hand extended.
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
What is the “Information Available” signal?
a. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some pertinent information that is relevant by taking off his cap and dropping it on the ground.
b. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by tapping two times over his left chest (heart).
c. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by waving to his partner and shouting, “I have some information that you might need!”
d. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by pointing to his head with his index finger.
b. The umpire indicates to his partner that he has some information that is relevant by tapping two times over his left chest (heart).
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
In the set pitching position, the pitcher (before starting his delivery) shall stand with his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher’s plate and with his __in contact with or directly in front of and _ to the pitcher’s plate.
a. entire toe and perpendicular
b. pivot foot and close
c. heel and perpendicular
d. pivot foot and parallel
d. pivot foot and parallel
Ref 6-1-3
What is the “Correct Rotation” signal?
a. In two-, three- or four-man mechanics, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward.
b. In a 3 or 4-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play by shouting what base they are running toward.
c. The rotating umpire(s) points in the direction of the base that they are moving toward similar to the fair ball signal.
d. In three-man or four-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward.
d. In three-man or four-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward.
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
What is the “Fair Ball” signal?
a. Emphatically point both arms toward the ground to show where the ball passes in fair territory and shout “Fair Ball.”
b. Stand still and not say anything.
c. Pat the top of the bill of your hat to indicate it is in fair territory.
d. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call.
d. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call.
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
What is the Foul Ball, Time-out and Dead Ball Signal?
a. Place one hand on top of the other hand to form a “T.”
b. Both hands open above the head, signal foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately.
c. They are three separate and distinct signals.
d. There is no signal, just the umpire verbally explaining his action/call.
b. Both hands open above the head, signal foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately.
Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the “do not pitch” signal.
A. True
B. False
B. False
By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding four square inches may be worn on jerseys in an appropriate and dignified manner.
A. True
B. False
A. True
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
A Touches first, second or third base.
B. While on or over fair territory, touches the person
of an umpire or players, their clothing or
equipment.
C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home
and third.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The following statement on obstruction is true:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The act must be intentional and only physical.
C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball
denies access to the base the runner is
attempting to achieve.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball
simulates a tag on a runner.
D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner.
Concerning the discovery of an illegal player,
A. Only an umpire may discover.
B. Only the opposing team may discover.
C. Only the player’s team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover.
D. An umpire or either team may discover. (Ref. 3-1-1)
An offensive conference will be charged when:
A. A coach meets with his base runner after the
opposing coach has been granted a conference
to talk to his pitcher.
B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with
the base runner on first base.
D. All of the above.
C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base (Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5)
The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the DH.
A. True
B. False
A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when:
A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team’s
on-deck circle.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the the
purpose of physical confrontation.
C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach
purposes during the game.
D. All of the above.
B. A player leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-1p)
At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground, except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher’s box.
A. True. To be considered to be in fair ground,
fielders must have both feet in fair ground.
B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least
one foot is touching fair ground.
C. False.
B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. (Ref. 1-1-4)
When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and is discovered before the first pitch to the next batter of either team:
A. The offensive team has no options.
B. The team on offense may choose to let the play
stand.
C. The team on offense may choose to have the
batter bat again.
D. Both B & C.
D. Both B & C. (Ref. 3-1-1)
The game begins when:
A. The official scorekeeper announces the start time.
B. The pitcher delivers the first pitch of the game.
C. The pregame conference has ended.
D. The umpire calls “Play” after all infielders, pitcher,
catcher and batter are in position to start the
game.
D. The umpire calls “Play” after all infielders, pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game. (Ref. 4-1-5)
Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. In order to give the batter an intentional base on balls:
A. The pitcher must pitch four “balls” to the batter.
B. The head coach may request the umpire to award
the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count.
C. The request may only be made before pitching to
the batter.
D. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the
batter be awarded first base.
B. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count. (Ref. 2-4-3)
The ball is immediately dead when:
A. A runner, attempting to reach third base,
deliberately removes his helmet.
B. The batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal
bat.
C. A coach physically assists a runner.
D. A batted ball touches an illegal glove.
B. The batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat. (Ref. 5-1-1c and 5-1-2-e,f,g)
If an assistant coach leaves the coaching box to argue a judgment call by the base umpire:
A. A warning shall be issued to the team.
B. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are
restricted to the dugout on the first offense.
C. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are
automatically ejected.
D. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench.
B. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the dugout on the first offense. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty)
An assistant coach leaves his dugout to loudly argue a call by the umpire on a play at the plate.
A. The assistant coach and the head coach shall be
immediately ejected.
B. The assistant coach and the head coach shall
receive written warnings and both will be
restricted to the dugout for the duration of the
game.
C. If the assistant’s actions are severe, he may be
ejected and the head coach is still restricted for
the balance of the game.
D. Both B and C.
D. Both B and C. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty)
Any wall or fence, marked or imaginary line is considered a part of the playing field.
A. True
B. False
A. True (Ref. 2-42)
Caps and shoes are required equipment for defensive players.
A. True
B. False
A. True (Ref. 1-4-1)
Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and finds that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall:
A. Not allow Jones to hit.
B. Restrict Jones’ head coach to the bench for failure
to list all substitutes.
C. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on
the lineup card.
D. Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the
head coach.
C. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card. (Ref. 1-1-2)
Unused defensive conferences may be carried over into extra innings.
A. True
B. False
B. False (Ref. 3-4-1)
At the pre-game conference, the home plate umpire issues a warning to both teams for any player wearing jewelry while participating in the game.
A.Any player on either team caught wearing jewelry
for the time time in the game will be ejected.
B. A warning for the wearing of jewelry may not be
given at the pre-game conference.
C. If an umpire observes a player for either team
wearing jewelry while in the game, he may issues
a warning to both teams at that point.
D. A team warning should be given if a player is
observed wearing an ear stud in the dugout.
B. A warning for the wearing of jewelry may not be given at the pre-game conference. (Ref. 3-3-1d Penalty)
A batter who has received a base on balls may be granted “time” before he goes to first base.
A. True
B. False
B. False (Ref. 2-4-2)
The ball becomes dead immediately when fielded by an illegal glove.
A. True
B. False
B. False (Ref. 5-1-2g)
As long as the face and throat are adequately protected, it is not mandatory for the catcher’s mask and helmet combination to have dual ear flaps.
A. True
B. False
B. False (Ref. 1-5-4)
Beginning January 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall:
A. Meet the BESR performance standard
B. Be labeled “Approved for High School Play.”
C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard.
D. Not weigh, numerically, more than five ounces
less than than length of the bat.
C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard. (Ref. 1-3-2c, d)
Following a home run, a pitch has been thrown to the next batter, when the catcher goes and picks up the bat used by the previous batter which was lying a few yards away. He hands it to the plate umpire showing him that the bat rattles.
A. The home run will be negated and the previous
batter will be declared out.
B. The home run will be negated and the previous
batter will be returned to bat.
C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously
rattled, he must assume that the bat became
illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The
home run will count and the bat will be removed
from the game.
D. The home run will be negated and both batters
will be declared out.
C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously rattled, he must assume that the bat became illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The home run will count and the bat will be removed from the game. (Ref. 1-3-2-2 and 4-1-3b and 7-4-1)
Moore, the starting pitcher, is removed as pitcher in the third inning.
A. Provided he has re-entry eligibility, he may return
to another defensive position, but he cannot
return as a pitcher.
B. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eligibility
and his removal was not because of a violation of
the charged conference rule.
C. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eilgibility
and his replacement did not require more than
eight warm-up throws.
D. Both B and C.
D. Both B and C (Ref. 3-1-2)
The assistant coach who is occupying the first-base coaching box is irate over an “out” call on a steal at second base. The assistant coach goes to the area around second base and, while arguing the call, kicks dirt on the base umpire.
A. The assistant coach is ejected for kicking dirt. No
written warning is needed.
B. The head coach is restricted to the bench for the
remainder of the game.
C. No one is ejected or restricted to the bench. A
written warning must first be given.
D. Both A and B.
D. Both A and B (Ref. 3-3-1f6, 3-3-1q, Penalties)
A coach, restricted to the bench for the balance of the game, may:
A. Not have a charged conference with his team at
any time.
B. Have a charged conference on the field of play,
just as he could before he was restricted.
C. Have a charged conference only when the other
team has been granted one.
D. May have a charged conference – offense or
defense – in the dugout/bench area.
D. May have a charged conference – offense or defense – in the dugout/bench area.
A written warning must always be given prior to an ejection.
A. True. Whether the action judged to be minor or
major, a written warning must always be given on
the first violation by a coach.
B. False. If the violation is major, an ejection may be
made without a prior written warning.
B. False. If the violation is major, an ejection may be made without a prior written warning. (Ref. 3-3-1 Penalty)
The visiting team has used one of its three defensive-charged conferences when the game enters the eighth inning. It now has available for use:
A. Two charged conferences.
B. Three charged conferences.
C. One charged conference.
D. No conferences are allowed in extra innings.
C. One charged conference. (Ref. 3-4-1)
At the pregame conference, the plate umpire asks both head coaches if they have listed all their substitutes on the lineup card. The visiting’s team head coach states he did not have time, but will provide them as the game progresses. The plate umpire will:
A. Start the game and tell the coach he may add the
substitutes as he gets time during the game.
B. Inform the visiting team’s head coach that there
will be no substitutions allowed for his team in the
game.
C. Not accept the team’s lineup card until all
substitutes are listed. The game cannot begin until
the umpire has received lineup cards from both
teams.
D. Inform the head coach that as a penalty for not
having his lineup card correct, he may not occupy
a coaching box for the balance of the game.
C. Not accept the team’s lineup card until all substitutes are listed. The game cannot begin until the umpire has received lineup cards from both teams.
Lineups become official:
A. When the head coaches present them to the
home plate umpire.
B. When the head coaches exchange the cards with
each other.
C. When the plate umpire announces “Play Ball” to
start the game.
D. After the lineup cards have been exchanged,
verified and then accepted by the umpire during
the pregame conference.
D. After the lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the umpire during the pregame conference.
With R2 on second base, B3 swings and misses the pitch for strike two. His follow-through hits F2 while he is attempting to throw out R2, who successfully steals third base.
A. There is no interference, the play stands.
B. This is follow-through interference, R2 is declared
out.
C. This is follow-through interference, both R2 and
B3 are declared out.
D. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared
out and R2 is returned to second base.
D. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. (Ref. 2-21-4, 7-3-5c Penalty)
A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
A. He has secured the ball in his cap.
B. He has the ball in his glove for two steps before
accidentally dropping the ball.
C. He has secured possession in foul ground and
then steps with both feet into his dugout.
D. The batted ball in flight caromed off a runner and
was secured by the fielder before touching the
ground.
C. He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his dugout.
A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly to the catcher’s hands and:
A. Is legally caught by any infielder.
B. Is a strike and the ball is in play.
C. Is legally caught by only the catcher.
D. Both B and C.
D. Both B and C.
A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be:
A. A legal substitute.
B. An unreported substitute.
C. An illegal substitute.
D. Batting out of order.
C. An illegal substitute.
An infield fly is a fair fly that:
A. Includes an attempted bunt.
B. Is caught only by an infielder.
C. Is declared only when there is one out and the
bases are loaded.
D. None of the above.
D. None of the above. (Ref. 2-19)
With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher’s glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not started any motion to pitch.
A. Time should be declared by the home plate
umpire.
B. All players should be given the opportunity to
reset in their positions.
C. The batter is declared out.
D. A and B.
D. A and B. (Ref. 2-21-5 and 5-1-1n)
A coach who is not in the uniform of the team:
A. Is allowed to coach on the field.
B. Is not allowed to be on the field or in the dugout.
C. Is technically ejected following the plate
conference.
D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout.
D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout.
A player has a small amount of blood on his pants at his knee.
A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before
the player participates again.
B. Since the amount of blood is not excessive, the
player may continue to play.
C. If the blood is not fresh, the player may continue
to participate.
D. The player must be removed from the game and
cannot return to the game.
A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before the player participates again.
After a double to center field that stays in play, a teammate from the dugout comes out to celebrate with the runner who scored from third. There have been no previous instances of this nature in the game.
A. The coach of the player’s team shall be warned.
B. The next offender on that team shall be ejected.
C. The player is restricted to the bench.
D. Both A and B.
D. Both A and B. (Ref. 3-3-1a Penalty)
After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to “high five” the batter. While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way.
A. The player shall be immediately ejected.
B. With the offense judged to be minor, the player
shall be warned of his action and, if repeated, he
shall be ejected.
C. The player is to be immediately restricted to the
bench because of the warning.
D. Both B and C.
D. Both B and C.
An assistant coach directs some extreme profanity at the base umpire that is heard by the dugout. The base umpire should:
A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
B. Have a meeting with the assistant and the head
coach to express the desire that this conduct
cease.
C. First warn the coach with a written warning. No
ejection may occur unless a warning was
previously given.
D. Pretend he did not hear the profanity.
A. Immediately eject the assistant coach.
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if he innings lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play.
A. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to
the bench when discovered.
B. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the
projected substitute of Baker.
C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon
discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
D. The opposing coach has the option of accepting
the results of the play of having Wilson declared
out.
C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup.
Jones, the starting pitcher for the home team, feels a pull in his elbow during his warm-up throws, and is not able to face the first batter of the game.
A. Jones is out for the duration of the game and
cannot return at any position.
B. Jones may return to pitch later in the game is his
coach feels he is able to do so.
C. Jones may return to play another position, but he
may not pitch.
D. Jones must face the first batter. If he cannot pitch,
he must intentionally walk the batter.
C. Jones may return to play another position, but he may not pitch.
The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of gear are in good shape.
A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate
umpire should not have an issue.
B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet
mask combination that meets the NOCSAE
standard.
D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected.
C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard.
The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the discussion, he bumps the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical
contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The base umpire must first provide a written
warning before an ejection.
C. Explain his call in such a way that the coach
understands and returns to the dugout.
D. Accept the coach;s apology and “Play Ball!”
A. Eject the head coach because of the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him to legally touch third base.
A. This is legal action by the coach.
B. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
immediately dead.
C. This is interference by the coach and the ball is
dead at the end of playing action.
D. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in
play and runners pay advance at their own risk.
D. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in play and runners pay advance at their own risk.
With some complaining about game management, the plate umpire puts his hand in a “stop” motion. Later, the non-profane complaining continues and the plate umpire wants to eject the assistant coach. By rule:
A. Yes, the assistant coach may be ejected. The hand
motion for a “stop sign” is a warning in itself.
B. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
C. The umpire calmly explains to the offending
coach that his actions are getting the fans excited
and putting a damper on the contest.
D. The umpire recruits the assistant coach to calm
the head coach down so the game can be
completed without incident.
B. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
Smith, the No. 5 hitter, strains his knee sliding into second base on a double. He is not able to continue and the team does not have a substitute available.
A. Smith is declared out.
B. The on-deck batter will run for Smith.
C. The most recent batter not on base is allowed to
run for Smith.
D. The game is forfeited to the opposing team.
C. The most recent batter not on base is allowed to run for Smith.
A foul ball caroms off the first baseman and is caught by the catcher while still in flight.
A. The ball remains live and in play.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
C. It is a delayed dead ball.
A. The ball remains live and in play.
A player in the offensive team’s dugout uses an air horn in an attempt to cause the opposing pitcher to balk.
A. The ball remains live and in play.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
C. It is a delayed dead ball.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
Defensive malicious contact causes the ball to be:
A. Immediately dead.
B. Delayed dead.
A. Immediately dead.
The ball becomes dead when time is taken to:
A. Make an award when a runner is obstructed by a fielder.
B. When an intentional base on balls is to be awarded.
C. When base running penalties are imposed.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
The plate umpire gives the “Do Not Pitch” signal.
A. The ball remains live and in play.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
C. It is a delayed dead ball.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
When a batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat.
A. The ball remains live and in play.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
C. It is a delayed dead ball.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately.
A pitcher may assume the wind-up position when:
A. His hands are together in front of his body.
B. His hands are at his side.
C. Either hand is in front of the body and the other
hand is at his side.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up position, he must first:
A. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the
pitcher’s plate which must be in or partially within
the 24-inch length of the pitcher’s plate.
B. Call “Time.”
C. Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
D. B or C.
A. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher’s plate which must be in or partially within the 24-inch length of the pitcher’s plate.
Team A’s best pitcher is closing in on his first no-hitter, he surpasses his allowable pitch count with a 2-2 count on B4. Team B’s coach informs the plate umpire that the pitcher is in violation and needs to be ejected. Team A’s coach pleads that the pitcher should be given some latitude because this is his first no-hitter. The plate umpire rules:
A. The plate umpire is sympathetic to Team A’s
situation and allows the pitcher to finish the
inning.
B. The plate umpire issues Team B’s coach a verbal
warning and allows the pitcher to finish the inning.
C. Per the governing state association’s pitching
restriction policy, the pitcher gets to finish
pitching to the batter until he gets on base or
registers an out.
D. The plate umpire asks for help from his partner
and decides to allow the pitcher to finish the
inning.
C. Per the governing state association’s pitching restriction policy, the pitcher gets to finish pitching to the batter until he gets on base or registers an out.
The batter is a switch hitter and the pitcher is ambidextrous. During the batter’s time at bat:
A. The batter may switch batter’s boxes and the
pitcher may change from a right-hander to a left-
hander.
B. The pitcher may switch from a right-hander to a
left-hander, but the mater must choose one
batter’s box and not change.
C. Neither the batter nor the pitcher may change
how they bat or pitch.
D. The batter may change batter’s boxes but the
pitcher must face the batter as either a left-
hander or right-hander but not both.
D. The batter may change batter’s boxes but the pitcher must face the batter as either a left-hander or right-hander but not both.
The pitcher is not restricted as to how he holds the ball when he is in:
A. The wind-up position.
B. The set position.
C. Both positions.
D. Neither position.
C. Both positions.
The pitcher places his entire pivot foot in contact with the pitching plate and his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitching plate.
A. This is an illegal pitching position.
B. This is a legal wind-up position.
C. This is a legal set position.
D. This is a hybrid set position.
A. This is an illegal pitching position.
The pitcher places his pivot foot on the pitching plate with the toe of the pivot foot in front of a line through the front edge of the plate and the heel of his pivot foot behind the back edge. His non-pivot foot is on and partially behind a line extending through the front edge of the pitching plate.
A. This is an illegal pitching position.
B. This is a legal wind-up position.
C. This is a legal set position.
B. This is a legal wind-up position.
The pitcher, after having made his stretch and winds his hands together, turns his shoulders to check the runner at first base.
A. This is a legal move.
B. This is a balk.
C. Provided no one was deceived, this is a legal
move.
D. If the pitcher turns his shoulders after becoming
set every time with a runner on first base, it is
legal.
B. This is a balk.
The pitching regulations begin when:
A. The batter steps into the batter’s box.
B. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher’s
plate.
C. The catcher gives a “sign” to the pitcher.
D. It is umpire judgement as to when the pitching
regulations are in force.
B. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher’s plate.
When a pitcher is replaced during or prior to an inning, the relief pitcher may not use more than eight throws completed in one minute:
A. Timed from when the change was made to the
plate umpire.
B. Timed from the first throw.
C. Timed from when the pitcher arrives at the
pitching mound.
D. Timed from the third out of the previous half-
inning.
B. Timed from the first throw.
With a runner on third base, the pitcher stops his delivery because the batter stepped out of the box with one foot because the third-base coach was giving a new sign.
A. There is no penalty on either the batter or the
pitcher. The umpire shall call “Time” and begin
play anew.
B. Declare a balk and score the runner from third.
C. Declare an immediate strike on the batter.
D. Both B and C.
A. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher. The umpire shall call “Time” and begin play anew.
A batter is out when hitting a foul ball while either foot or knee is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box or touching home plate when one of the following occurs:
A. A fair ball.
B. A foul ball.
C. A foul tip.
D. All of the above.
A. A fair ball.
R1 in first base attempts to steal second base and is about halfway to second when B2 swings and misses for strike three. B2’s follow through strikes the catcher causing him to drop the ball.
A. Since B2 did not intentionally cause his bat to hit
F2, there is no interference.
B. B2 is guilty of interference. R1 is declared out and
B2 continues to bat.
C. B2 is guilty of interference. B2 is declared out and
R1 is returned to first base.
D. B2 is guilty of interference. Since the pitch was a
third strike and B2’s interference prevented a
possible double play, both B2 and R1 are
declared out.
D. B2 is guilty of interference. Since the pitch was a third strike and B2’s interference prevented a possible double play, both B2 and R1 are declared out.
R1 on first base gets a great jump on the pitcher’s move and is sliding into second base when B2 swings and misses the pitch for strike three. B2’s follow through strikes the catcher.
A. Since B2 did not intentionally cause his bat to hit
F2, there is no interference.
B. B2 is guilty of interference. R1 is declared out and
B2 continues to bat.
C. Since F2 had no possible play on R1, B2 is
declared out and R1 is returned to first base.
D. B2 is guilty of interference. Both B2 and R1 are
declared out.
D. B2 is guilty of interference. Both B2 and R1 are declared out.
With a 3-0 count, the batter permits a pitch that is a ball to hit him.
A. The batter stays at bat with the same count of 3-0.
B. The batter stays at bat with a count of 3-1.
C. The batter is awarded first base for being hit by
the pitch.
D. The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball
four.
D. The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four.
With a runner from second base stealing third, the batter interferes with the catcher attempting to throw to third. The attempt to put out the runner is not successful.
A. The batter is out and the runner is returned to
second base.
B. The runner is out and the batter continues his time
at bat.
C. Both the runner and the batter are out.
D. Neither the runner nor the batter are out. The
runner is simply returned to second base.
A. The batter is out and the runner is returned to second base.
The leadoff hitter has a 3-2 count. There is a check-swing situation and the plate umpire calls ball four. The base umpire upholds the plate umpire’s decision and B overruns first base without attempting to go to second base. The first baseman tags the batter/runner out.
A. That is the correct procedure.
B. Runner is protected until he goes past first base.
C. The defense should wait until the pitcher has the
ball and make an appeal.
D. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as
he does not attempt or feints toward second
base.
D. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not attempt or feints toward second base.
The runner is standing on second base when a line drive hits him. The second baseman was playing in front of him and did not contact the ball. The shortstop was behind second base in position to catch the line drive.
A. The ball is dead and the batter is out.
B. The ball remains in play since the second
baseman had a play.
C. The ball remains in play since a base protects the
runner.
D. The ball is dead and the runner is out since the
shortstop had a play on the ball.
D. The ball is dead and the runner is out since the shortstop had a play on the ball.
With a runner on first base, the batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman. The second baseman attempts to tag the runner advancing from first, but misses him. The second baseman then throws to first but sails the ball into the dugout. The runner and the batter-runner are awarded:
A. Two bases from their positions at the time of the pitch.
B. Two bases from the time of the throw.
C. Two bases from the time the ball became dead.
D. One base.
C. Two bases from the time the ball became dead.
A coach may challenge a judgment call by an umpire and demand that the umpire confer with his partner.
A. True.
B. False.
B. False.
Players may change to a different fielding position only after a half-inning has ended.
A. True.
B. False.
B. False. (Ref. 1-1-5)
A bat would be considered legal for the game:
A. If it had a BBCOR certification mark.
B. If it only had a BESR certification mark.
C. If the temperature of the bat had been artifically
controlled.
D. If it had been altered from the manufacturer’s
original design and production.
A. If it had a BBCOR certification mark. (Ref. 1-3-2d)
The request for an intentional base on balls must be done:
A. Before the first pitch to the batter.
B. On any ball and strike count.
C. Both A & B.
C. Both A & B. (Ref. 2-4-3)
Who has the authority to request an intentional walk?
A. The catcher.
B. The coach.
C. The pitcher.
D. A & B.
D. A & B. (Ref. 2-4-3)
A batted ball is judged to be fair when the ball:
A. Lands on fair ground after touching a player who
was over foul ground.
B. First falls on foul ground past third base, but
settles on fair territory.
C. Touches first, second or third base.
D. As a ground ball touches a bat resting on foul
ground and rebounds into fair territory.
C. Touches first, second or third base. (Ref. 2-5-1e, 2-16-1c, d)
First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured:
A. From the front of the base to the front edge of
home plate.
B. From the middle of the base to the middle of
home plate.
C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of
home plate.
D. From the back edge of the base to the front edge
of home plate.
C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of home plate. (Ref. 1-2-1)
If the starting pitcher does not face one batter:
A. He may later return to pitch.
B. He may never return to the game.
C. He may play another position, but not return to
pitch.
D. He must face one batter, even if it is to issue an
intentional walk.
C. He may play another position, but not return to pitch. (Ref. 3-1-1 Penalty)
Altering, modifying and/or doctoring a bat is unlawful and may be subject to civil and criminal action.
A. True.
B. False.
A. True. (Ref. 1-3-2d Note)
A batter-runner is the player of the team at bat who is entitled to occupy either of the two batter’s boxes.
A. True.
B. False.
B. False. (Ref. 2-7-1)
A defensive conference, held at the pitcher’s mound, is concluded when:
A. The coach leaves the dirt area of the mound.
B. The infielders leave to go to their positions.
C. A minute has elapsed.
D. The coach crosses the foul line.
D. The coach crosses the foul line. (Ref. 3-4-3)
It is permissible, on a cold day, for the bat to be artificially warmed before use.
A. True.
B. False.
B. False. (Ref. 1-3-5)
The head coach has been complaining about the officiating for most of the game. Finally, in the sixth inning, the base umpire has had enough and ejects the coach. Is this legal?
A. Yes, a coach may be ejected at any time for any
violation of 3-3-1.
B. No, the warning may be verbal or written. The
umpire should have given the offending coach a
verbal warning at the time of the offense, then if
he continues with the inappropriate behavior, the
umpire shall decide to issue a written warning and
restrict to the bench/dugout or if it is severe
enough, he shall eject him.
B. No, the warning may be verbal or written. The umpire should have given the offending coach a
verbal warning at the time of the offense, then if
he continues with the inappropriate behavior, the
umpire shall decide to issue a written warning and
restrict to the bench/dugout or if it is severe
enough, he shall eject him. (Ref. 3-3-1 Penalty)
A player who was removed from the game for exhibiting signs or symptoms consistent with a concussion:
A. May never return to play that day.
B. May not return to play in that specific game.
C. May return to play if cleared by an appropriate
health-care professional.
D. May return to play without being cleared if he has
sat for an inning.
C. May return to play if cleared by an appropriate health-care professional. (Ref. 3-1-5)
A runner who was tagged out on a play that was determined to be malicious contact:
A. Is declared safe and awarded two bases.
B. Is declared safe and awarded one base.
C. Remains out on the play.
D. Is excused from any profanity he may have
uttered.
C. Remains out on the play. (Ref. 3-3-1m Penalty)
If a pitch or a thrown ball touches an umpire:
A. The ball is delayed dead.
B. The ball is immediately dead.
C. Umpire obstruction is enforced.
D. The ball is live and in play.
D. The ball is live and in play. (Ref. 3-2-3)
A coach who is restricted to the bench may leave the bench/dugout to attend to an ill or injured player.
A. True.
B. False.
A. True. (Ref. 3-2-1)