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2021 AAD/USSSA Baseball Umpire Test
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Current USSSA Rule Book -
http://www.usssa.com/docs/2019/2019BaseballRuleBook.pdf
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Current 2020 AAD/USSSA Handbook -
https://cdn4.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0128/2646/AAD_USSSA_Officials_Handbook_and_Rules_-_2020.pdf#_ga=2.148946676.353090623.1578239582-322983875.1572533441
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1) Runner on 1st base, one out. Batter hits a ground ball to the 1st baseman playing even with the base. He catches the ball, steps on 1st base and then tags the runner who is still on the base. What is the call?
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1 point
a) Double play, three outs.
b) Both batter and base runner are forced out. Call a double play.
c) Base runner is forced out and batter runner is safe
d) Batter runner is out while the base runner is safe.
2) Batter hits a one-hopper to the pitcher and the ball gets stuck in the glove’s webbing. The pitcher throws the glove with the stuck ball to the 1st baseman beating the batter runner.
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a) Illegal action, throwing the glove is not allowed. Award the batter runner 1st
b) Illegal action, throwing the glove is not allowed. Award the batter runner 3rd
c) Legal action, batter runner is out.
d) Legal action, batter runner is awarded 2nd
3) The offensive coach requests time for a charged conference. However, the coach has already been charged with a conference earlier in the inning. Can he have a 2nd conference?
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a) Yes. Second conferences are allowed but the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position for the remainder of the game.
b) No. Only one offensive conference allowed per inning.
c) Yes. He didn’t use one the last inning so he gets two this inning.
d) No. Because the coach is trying to delay the game.
4)
F7 is in foul ground when the pitcher delivers the pitch. What should the umpire rule?
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a) Play counts, it is up to the pitcher to make sure his team is ready.
b) Umpire declares No Pitch; all players must be in fair territory
c) Batter has his choice to do over or not
d) If they get the batter out the play counts
5)
The bases are loaded with one out. The batter hits a fly ball to the outfield for out number two. The runner at first base leaves early and the defense makes a proper appeal.
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a) No runs score because it is a force out.
b) One run scores, failure to return
c) Runner is out, all others return
d) Runner from third scores IF he crosses the plate before the appeal.
6)
There are runners on 1st and 2nd bases and no outs and the batter hits a high pop up ruled as an infield fly. However, the ball falls untouched to the ground and starts rolling towards the foul line. The 1st baseman throws his glove at the ball hitting the ball while in fair territory. How many runs score and what are the base awards?
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a) 2 runs score. Batter awarded 3rd base.
b) 1 run scores. Runner at 1st awarded 3rd base. Batter awarded 2nd base.
c) 2 runs score. Both runners are awarded home. Batter is out on infield fly.
d) No runs score. Foul ball.
7)
A substitute pitcher enters the game with a glove with the inside (pocket and fingers) painted white. Can this altered glove be used in USSSA competition?
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a) Yes. Multi-colored gloves are legal.
b) No. Multi-colored gloves are not legal.
c) No. This is not the way the manufacturer produced the glove and in the umpire’s judgment the pitcher is only using it to distract the batter and is considered to be unsportsmanlike conduct.
d) Don’t know, therefore should be legal.
8)
Runner on 1st base and the batter hits a ball to the shortstop who throws wildly to 2nd base, the ball going out of play. By the time the ball goes out of play, the runner on 1st base has scored and the batter is on 3rd base. What are the base awards and how many runs score?
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1 point
a) Dead ball. Runner awarded home. Batter awarded 3rd. Run scores
b) Dead ball. Runner awarded 3rd. Batter awarded 2nd. No run.
c) Dead ball. Runner awarded home. Batter awarded 2nd. Run scores.
d) Dead ball. Runner awarded home. Batter awarded home. 2 runs score.
9)
Bases are loaded, no outs. Batter number # 7 is due up. However, batter # 8 gets into the batter’s box. With a count of 2 balls and 1 strike, the error is realized and the proper batter, # 7, assumes his position in the batter’s box.
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a) On appeal by the defensive team, batter is out, the inning is over.
b) Legal move. The correct batter assumes the count of 2 balls and 1 strike.
c) Legal move. The correct batter restarts with a count of 0 and 0.
d) Do not let batter #8 get into the batter’s box
10)
Bases are loaded, no outs. Batter hits an infield fly which is called by the plate umpire. However, the ball falls to the ground in fair territory. The runner on 3rd advances towards the plate where the catcher now has the ball and steps on home to force the runner
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1 point
a) Base runner from 3rd is out on the called infield fly.
b) Base runner on 3rd is out on the force play at the plate.
c) Dead Ball, no runners may advance.
d) Base runner is safe as he needed to be tagged at the plate.
11)
Runner on 1st base and nobody out. Batter hits a hard line drive that hits the runner standing on 1st base in fair territory and bounces to the second baseman who throws to the shortstop at 2nd base for an out and then on to 1st base for an out. You make the correct call.
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a) Runner out at first for being hit with the batted ball in fair territory.
b) Batter awarded 1st base.
c) Double play.
d) Dead ball. Batter out. Runner stays at 1st.
e) None of the above.
12)
Batter hits a pop up along the 1st base foul line. The pitcher dives for the ball but does not touch it. However, he falls into the path of the batter runner knocking him to the ground. The catcher picks up the ball and tags the runner out. What is the proper call?
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1 point
a) Good play, batter is out.
b) Offensive interference on the batter runner who is called out.
c) Obstruction by the pitcher, award the batter runner 1st base.
d) Interference, batter bats over again.
13)
B1 hits a fair untouched fly ball over the fence for a homerun. B1 fails to touch 1st base. Defense makes a proper appeal.
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a) B1 is out and no run is scored
b) B1 is out and no run is scored but the homerun is charged to his team
c) B1 scores because it is a dead ball
d) B1 is out but no home run is charged to his team
14)
R1 is hit with a ground ball that first hits second base and then hits him while off the base. The umpire ruled that he was safe as he did not interfere with the fielder trying to make a play on the ball or intentionally interfere with the ball.
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1 point
a) Incorrect call. R1 should be out.
b) Correct call.
c) Don’t know, therefore revert to previous pitch.
d) Plate umpire should overrule the base umpire.
15)
Bases loaded with no outs. The batter hits a lazy fly ball to the left fielder who drops the ball. The frustrated outfielder picks the ball up but turns around and throws it over the fence into dead ball territory. How many runs score and what are the base awards?
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1 point
a) 4 runs. Award the batter a home run.
b) 3 runs. If in the umpire’s judgment that is where he would have gotten.
c) 2 runs. Batter and all runners are awarded 2 bases from the time of the throw
d) Manager is given the choice of (a) (b) or (c) above depending on number of runs needed to win the game.
16)
Batter hits a ball down the left field line and it hits the foul side of the chalk line. What should the umpire do?
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a) Point toward fair territory. Say nothing.
b) Yell “Foul Ball.”
c) Yell “Dead Ball.” Allow a do over – too close to call.
d) Yell “Fair Ball” and point toward the infield.
17)
With runners on first and third and one out the shortstop intentionally lets a pop fly fall beside him without touching it before it hits the ground. He then picks the ball up and steps on second and throws to first to complete a double play.
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1 point
a) Incorrect call. The batter should be called out because the shortstop intentionally let the pop up drop to the ground.
b) Incorrect call. Triple play. Batter out. Runner out at second and runner out at first.
c) Incorrect call. Batter out on infield fly rule. Runners safe.
d) Correct call. In order to be intentionally dropped ball, it must be touched by a fielder.
18)
R1 is on 3rd base and there is 1 out. Batter hits a pop up in foul territory where the 1st base coach is standing completely inside the coach’s box. F4 drops the ball when he contacts the coach.
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1 point
a) The batter is out. The coach must move and give him room to catch the ball
b) It is a foul ball. The coach has a right to be there.
c) The batter bats again.
d) It is just a foul ball and the coach is removed
19)
Base umpire is standing behind the pitcher when the batter hits a line drive that strikes the umpire.
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1 point
a) If the pitcher had no chance of catching the ball, the ball is dead and the batter is awarded 2nd base.
b) If the pitcher had a reasonable chance of catching the ball, the ball remains alive and all base runners are in jeopardy.
c) After an umpire deliberation, a “do-over” is declared.
d) Dead ball. Umpire obstruction. Batter and all runners awarded one base.
20)
The batter hits a line drive down the foul line and while he is heading for 2nd base, he collides with the umpire between bases, falls down, and is tagged out. The offensive team claims umpire interference. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) No interference. Runner is out.
b) Interference. Runner awarded 2nd base.
c) Interference. Runner awarded 1st base.
d) Umpire should apologize and let the batter bat over.
21)
There are runners on 1st and 3rd bases and one out, the batter hits a line drive to the left fielder and he catches the ball with a first baseman’s mitt. Before the first pitch to the next batter the offensive team appeals the mitt. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) This is legal. Batter is out.
b) Remove the player and the glove from the game. Award the batter 2 bases
c) Remove the glove. Nullify the out. Award the batter and runners one base.
d) Batter is out. Tell the outfielder to get a different glove before the next inning.
22)
Prior to the pitcher beginning his delivery, a batter steps out of the batter’s box without asking for “time”. The pitcher then delivers his pitch.
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1 point
a) Automatic strike on the batter.
b) The call is determined by the merit of the pitch.
c) Ball is dead, no pitch, as a player does not have to ask for “time” as long as the pitcher has not started his motion.
d) Automatic ball on the batter.
23)
R2 slides into 3rd base and gets up with blood dripping from a strawberry on his leg. What should the umpire do?
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1 point
a) Remove the player from the game until he gets the bleeding stopped and changes any bloody clothing or covers the blood so it is not visible.
b) Nothing, let the game resume
c) Remove the player and not allow him back in the game.
d) Tell him to rub dirt in it and get tough.
24)
A long fly ball hit down the left field line hits the left fielder’s glove in fair territory and bounces over the outfield fence in foul territory. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) 4 base error awarded.
b) Foul ball.
c) 2 bases awarded.
d) Don’t know. Batter re-hits.
25)
Each manager is supposed to initial the front and sign the back of the game card prior to the officials turning it in after the game. If one or both of the mangers refuse to sign the card what is the proper protocol?
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1 point
a) Have an assistant coach sign the card
b) Ignore the requirement
c) Note on the card that the manager refused to sign the card
d) Have the score keeper sign the card
26)
With runner R1 on 1st base the batter gets a hit in the gap in right center field. The batter runner passes R1 between 1st and 2nd base. What is the call?
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1 point
a) There is no call, the batter runner needs to wait until R1 passes him back
b) Dead ball, batter out R1 returns to 1st base
c) Ball remains live, batter runner called out for passing R1
d) R1 out for being too slow
27)
How many players can a team start with in a league or tournament game?
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1 point
a) 8 (with an out in the last spot)
b) 9
c) 10
d) All of the above
28)
The USSSA Baseball Bat Performance Factor (BPF) which needs to be visible on each bat, is
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1 point
a) 1.00
b) 1.10
c) 1.15
d) 1.20
29)
Bases loaded and no outs. The batter hits a long fly ball to the fence where the outfielder leaps high in the air catching the ball while his feet are still in bounds, but falls over the fence into dead ball area. The outfielder then throws the ball back into the infield where the confused runners are forced out at both 2nd and 1st bases ending the inning. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) Double play.
b) Triple play.
c) Batter is out. All runners are awarded one base.
d) Home run
30)
With a runner on 2nd base the batter hits a single to center field. The fielder picks the ball up and throws home. As the runner rounds 3rd base, the base coach reaches out and grabs the runner stopping him from advancing towards home. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) Award the runner home. Coach’s interference.
b) No call. Warn the coach not to touch the runners again.
c) Eject the coach because he should have known better than to touch him
d) Runner is out for coach assisting runner.
31)
The game card must have the following information completed, legibly, prior turning it in to the Site Supervisor or texted to the Director
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a) Date, field, age division and umpires name listed on the card front
b) Team names listed with (per inning) scores totaled on the cards front
c) Pitchers first and last name and uniform numbers along with the number of outs recorded
d) All of the above
32)
During an inning the umpire notices that the on-deck batter is using a lead pipe as a warm-up device. What is the correct call?
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1 point
a) Remove both the lead pipe and the batter from the game.
b) Pretend he didn’t see it.
c) Remove the lead pipe because it is not a USSSA approved warm up device
d) Do nothing until it is protested by the defensive team.
33)
With a runner on third and two outs, the batter-runner when after hitting a fair ball and while the ball is still live, carries his bat to, and touches 1st base, or runs beyond 1st base while carrying his bat, …
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1 point
a) Legal play
b) Batter-Base Runner is declared out and run scores.
c) Batter-Base Runner is declared out and no run scores.
d) Call the tournament or park director and write him up for disbarment.
34)
What is the run rule for the 9u-12u tournament program?
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1 point
a) 20 after 2, 15 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5
b) 15 after 3, 10 after 4, 5 after 5
c) 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 10 after 5
d) There is no run rule in the this Program
35)
What is the run rule for the 13u-18u tournament program?
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1 point
a) 20 after 2, 15 after 4, 10 after 5, 8 after 6
b) 15 after 3, 10 after 4, 5 after 5
c) 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 10 after 5
d) There is no run rule in the this Program
36)
The batter hits a line drive down the left field line. The left fielder dives for the ball while it is in foul territory. He drops the ball but his feet are inside the playing field. What is the call?
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1 point
a) Ball in play, batter runner proceeds at his own risk
b) Foul ball on the batter
c) Ball is dead and award the batter runner 2nd base
d) No call revert to previous pitch
37)
There is one out with a runner on 2nd base and the batter hits an inside the park home run and misses 1st base and 2nd base on the way around the bases. The defensive team appeals to the umpire that the batter runner missed 3rd base and the umpire rules the batter runner safe as he touched 3rd base. The defensive team then appeals that the batter runner missed 2nd base. What should the umpire rule?
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a) The batter runner is out on the 2nd appeal.
b) The batter runner is safe and awarded 2nd base. No run scores.
c) The batter runner is awarded home and 2 runs score.
d) The batter runner is declared safe as there is only one appeal per runner. Batter runner and runner on 2nd base both score.
38)
Runner on 2nd base. Batter runner hits a one hop shot to the shortstop that is bobbled. After batter runner has touched 1st base, the shortstop throws the ball out of play over the fence. What bases are the runners awarded?
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a) Runner remains at 2nd base and batter runner awarded 1st base.
b) Runner on 2nd base awarded home and batter runner awarded 3rd base.
c) Runner on 2nd base awarded home and batter runner awarded 2nd base.
d) Runner and batter have choice of batter hitting again.
39)
Bases are loaded with one out. Batter gets a base hit down the left field line. Batter runner has rounded 1st base and all other runners are between bases when the umpire mistakenly calls time. What should the umpire do now?
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a) Allow all runners to score because of umpire interference.
b) Put all runners back to the last base occupied and have the batter bat again.
c) Runner on 3rd scores, runner on 2nd base moves to 3rd base, runner on 1st moves to 2nd base and batter runner is on 1st base
d) Batter and all runners awarded two bases from the pitch.
40)
How early, prior to game time, are the officials required to be at their assigned fields
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a) At game time
b) 5 minutes prior game time
c) 15 minutes prior to game time
d) 30 minutes prior to game time
41)
What is the time limit, in the championship game of a tournament, in the 14u age division?
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a) 2 hours
b) 2 hours and 10 minutes
c) 2 hours and 20 minutes
d) No time limit
42)
Which games can end in a tie?
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1 point
a) League Games
b) Tournament Elimination Games
c) Tournament Pool Play Games
d) A and C
43)
What is the minimum number of players that a team can start with in a tournament?
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a) 10
b) 9
c) 8, with an out in the 9th spot
d) No minimum number of players
44)
What is the maximum amount of time allowed between innings for both league and tournament games
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a) 60 seconds
b) 90 seconds
c) 3 minutes
d) 5 minutes
45)
What age division are metal spikes (cleats) allowed?
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a) 10 and older
b) 12u and older
c) 13u and older
d) 14u and older
46)
Which of the below are considered jewelry and thus banned from AAD/USSSA play?
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1 point
a) Ear rings
b) Phiten necklaces
c) Sunglasses when placed anywhere besides on the eyes
d) All of the above
47)
What is considered an approved lineup card submitted by a team manager
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a) A line-up card with the first names, uniform numbers and position numbers listed
b) A line-up card with first and last names, uniforms numbers, positions, subs and manager/coaches listed
c) A line-up card with first and last names and subs listed
d) All of the above
48)
While on defense where can the teams coaches stand?
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a) One coach on a bucket at the entrance of the dugout and the rest along the inside of the fence line
b) One coach on a bucket at the entrance of the dugout only with the rest in the dugout
c) One coach on a bucket anywhere he wants and the rest directly behind the backstop
d) All of the above
49)
When a fan/spectator becomes unruly and starts to impact the play of the game or incite other fans / participants the proper protocol is to:
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1 point
a) Stair the fan down in hopes of intimidating the fan into compliance with the COC
b) Scream at the fan and / or eject the fan
c) Call time and instruct the manager of the team to control his fan or he and the fan will be ejected
d) Call the police
50)
When you believe a fan / spectator is violating any provision of the park rules or Code of Conduct, but cannot confirm and issue the appropriate sanctions; what is the proper protocol?
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a) Call the police if no Site Supervisor is present
b) Ask the manager to investigate and address your concern
c) Text the Site Supervisor to come and investigate your concern
d) Either B or C depending on whether a Site Director is at your field
51)
Team A has been playing with eight players, due to an injury, in the 2nd inning. Another player arrives and the coach wants to put him in the lineup and return to nine players. This is not permitted.
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1 point
True
False
52)
The catcher's equipment is lying on the ground outside the dugout and a thrown ball rolls into the mask/helmet. Awards are made according to the umpire's judgment.
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1 point
True
False
53)
Assistant coaches are allowed to engage the officials on judgement calls or rule interpretations.
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1 point
True
False
54)
When there is no one on base, the plate umpire has fair/foul responsibility to the right field foul pole.
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1 point
True
False
55)
No outs and R1 on third. The pitch gets by the catcher and rolls to the screen. The pitcher covers home as R1 races in from third. The batter does not vacate the batter's box. The throw from the catcher to the pitcher covering home is high and the pitcher cannot make the catch. The batter is out for interference because he did not vacate the area when he had the opportunity, even though he did not interfere with the pitcher covering home.
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1 point
True
False
56)
With runners on second and third, the base umpire is in position B.
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1 point
True
False
57)
When obstruction occurs, it is a delayed dead ball.
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1 point
True
False
58)
Substitutes or the last out are allowed as curtesy runners for the pitcher or catcher, at any time.
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1 point
True
False
59)
A runner who is obstructed returning to a base is awarded only that base.
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1 point
True
False
60)
On all routine plays the base umpire will watch the batter-runner touch first and second base.
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1 point
True
False
61)
R1 is on first. The pitch is in the dirt and is blocked by the catcher. As the ball is rolling away the catcher removes his mask/helmet and uses it to stop the ball. R1 is awarded three bases.
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1 point
True
False
62)
With a runner on second, the plate umpire has the call at third if it is the second play in the infield.
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1 point
True
False
63)
The runner is out when he hurdles a fielder attempting to make a play on the runner.
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1 point
True
False
64)
The base umpire is hit by a fair batted ball, after it has passed F3, while he is in foul territory in position A. The ball caroms back to F3 who fields the ball and touches first before the batter-runner arrives. When the ball hit the umpire the ball is immediately dead.
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1 point
True
False
65)
The umpire inadvertently yells "Fair Ball!" All runners return to the base they occupied at the time of the pitch.
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1 point
True
False
66)
When in position C, the base umpire watches the batter-runner touch first, second, and third.
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1 point
True
False
67)
Team A has only nine players when one of its players is injured in the third inning and the injured player cannot continue to play. Team A can continue playing with eight players.
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1 point
True
False
68)
It is a delayed dead ball when a coach physically assists or restricts a runner.
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1 point
True
False
69)
The plate umpire has the call on the batter-runner advancing to third on a bases empty triple.
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1 point
True
False
70)
In position C the base umpire has catch/no catch on fly balls to all infield positions.
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1 point
True
False
71)
The base umpire is responsible for the first play in the infield at all bases except home plate.
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1 point
True
False
72)
It is a delayed dead ball when the pitcher commits a balk.
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1 point
True
False
73)
When a foul tip is legally caught, the umpire should give a foul tip signal.
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1 point
True
False
74)
No one out and R1 on third, R2 on first. R2 breaks for second as the pitcher begins his stretch. Because R1 is on third, the pitcher continues his stretch ignoring R2. R2 reaches second and rounds the base as the pitcher comes to the set. The pitcher then delivers a legal pitch and the batter fouls the ball into the stands. R2 is allowed to remain at second.
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1 point
True
False
75)
Courtesy runners run for the line up position, not the player.
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1 point
True
False
76)
The hands are considered part of the bat.
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1 point
True
False
77)
The batter-runner is in jeopardy of being tagged out if he turns left after over-running first base.
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1 point
True
False
78)
If a batted ball hits the plate first and and is touched by a fielder in fair territory, it's a foul ball.
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1 point
True
False
79)
The batter can be called out for interference if he is in the batter's box.
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1 point
True
False
80)
The ball is dead on a foul-tip.
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1 point
True
False
81)
In a tournament, game time is forfeit time and the clock starts, and is announced to both teams, at the conclusion of the pre-game meeting.
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1 point
True
False
82)
The batter may not overrun first base when he gets a base-on-balls.
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1 point
True
False
83)
The batter is out if he starts for the dugout before going to first after a dropped third strike.
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1 point
True
False
84)
If the batter does not pull the bat out of the strike zone while in the bunting position, it's an automatic strike.
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1 point
True
False
85)
The batter is out if a bunted ball hits the ground and bounces back up and hits the bat while the batter is holding the bat, in fair territory.
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1 point
True
False
86)
The batter is out if his foot touches the plate when making contact with the pitched ball.
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1 point
True
False
87)
The batter-runner is always out if he runs inside the running lane after a bunted ball.
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1 point
True
False
88)
Tie goes to the runner.
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1 point
True
False
89)
The runner gets the base he's going to, plus one, on a ball thrown out-of-play
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1 point
True
False
90)
Anytime a coach touches a runner, the runner is out.
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1 point
True
False
91)
The runner is always safe when hit by a batted ball while touching a base
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1 point
True
False
92)
A runner may not steal on a foul-tip
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1 point
True
False
93)
It is a force out when a runner is called out for not tagging up on a fly ball
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1 point
True
False
94)
An appeal on a runner who missed a base cannot be a force out
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1 point
True
False
95)
A runner is out if he runs out of the baseline to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball
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1 point
True
False
96)
Runners may not advance when an infield fly is called.
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1 point
True
False
97)
No run can score when a runner is called out for the third out for not tagging up
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1 point
True
False
98)
If a player's feet are in fair territory when the ball is touched, it is a fair ball.
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1 point
True
False
99)
If a fielder holds a fly ball for 2 seconds it's a catch.
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1 point
True
False
100)
You must tag the base with your foot on a force out or appeal.
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1 point
True
False
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