1.  The NFHS or USA Softball Authenticating Mark shall be on each softball.

a. True

b. False

 

2.  B1 steps into the batter’s box with a wood bat. What are your call(s)?

a. The bat cannot exceed a diameter of 2 inches.

b. The bat cannot exceed a diameter of 2 1/4 inches.

c. The bat cannot exceed a diameter of 2 1/2 inches.

d. The bat cannot exceed a diameter of 3 inches.

 

3.  Defensive players may wear face/head protection, but it must have a non-glare outer surface.

a. True

b. False

 

4.  Coaches argue with the umpires about whether the double-first base is mandatory. What are your call(s)?

a. The double-first base is mandatory.

b. The double-first base is permitted by state association adoption.

c. The double-first base may not be used.

d. The double-first base may be used.

 

5.  In fast pitch softball, all bats shall meet the USA Bat Performance Standard and have what certification marks?

a. 2000.

b. 2004.

c. 2013.

d. 2014.

e. USA

 

6.  The knob of the bat must:

a. Be molded, lathed or welded.

b. Be free of grip tape.

c. Be adjustable.

d. Be covered with grip tape.

e. be flush with the taper of the bat.

 

7.   A batting helmet is legal if it has:

a. A surface with no dents or cracks.

b. A mirror like surface.

c. A chin strap.

d. A NOCSAE approved facemask.

e. No ear flaps.

f. The catcher NOCSAE stamp.

 

8.   All of the following are true regarding gloves/mitts.

a. Gloves shall be a maximum of two colors, excluding lacing and manufacturer's logo.

b. Glove lacing shall not be the color of the ball.

c. Gloves shall not be entirely optic in color.

d. Gloves may have one American flag not exceeding 2 by 3 inches.

e. Gloves may have markings that give the appearance of the ball on the outside, but not the inside.

 

9. The taper is the area, which connects the narrower handle to the wider barrel portion of the bat. The taper shall have a smooth, solid surface and shall have a conical shape.

a. True

b. False

 

10.  Materials inside the bat or treatments/devices used to alter the bat specifications and/or enhance performance are prohibited and render the bat illegal.

a. True

b. False

 

 11.  Which of the following conditions meets the definition of a damaged bat:

a. Broken bat.

b. A bat with a crack or dent.

c. A bat with a rattle.

d. A bat without a proper certification mark.

e. A bat with a burr.

f. A bat with sharp edges that can deface the ball.

 

12.  Media members allowed on the playing field:

a. Media members may be on the field if mobile and authorized by the home team, but may not use tripods and cannot leave any equipment on the field.

b. Media may not be in a live-ball area, but a specific dead-ball area may be marked off.

c. Media authorized by the home team may be in designated live-ball or dead-ball areas at the discretion of the host institution. Authorized media may be in foul territory but must move quickly out of the way of playing action. Photographers may use monopods but not tripods. Equipment may not be left on the ground.

d. The use of media area(s) will be managed by the league adoptions.

 

13.  The proper procedure for a softball player who utilizes a damaged bat is?

a. The batter is out.

b. The bat is removed from play without penalty.

c. The batter is out and restricted to the dugout.

d. The batter is out and ejected.

e. The batter is out and both the batter and coach are ejected.

 

14.  If a batter attempts to use a bat that is not on the USA Softball's Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks list but does not bear the 2000, 2004 or the USA Softball All Games Certification Mark, what is the proper penalty?

a. Both the coach and the batter are restricted to the dugout.

b. The ball is dead and the batter is out.

c. Coach is restricted to the dugout.

d. The ball is dead immediately. All runners must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. Both the batter and the coach are ejected.

e. The game is forfeited.

 

15.  An intentional walk can be granted:

a. After the first pitch has been thrown to the batter.

b. Before any pitches are thrown.

c. When the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher makes the request.

d. By any defensive player.

e. Only by the defensive coach.

f. Only by the pitcher or catcher.

 

16.  What factors should umpires consider in determining when to leave the field at the end of the game?

a. Leave the field before all fielders have left fair territory and the catcher has vacated her normal fielding position.

b. Return to the field after they have left to make every attempt to get the call right.

c. When teams line up to shake hands following the completion of the game.

d. Umpires should remain on the field to watch for unsporting behavior by either team in the handshake line.

 

17.  Which of the following are appealable?

a. Missing a base.

b. Batting out of order.

c. Check swing by the batter.

d. Attempting to advance to 2nd base after making the turn at 1st base overrunning 1st base.

e. Leaving the base on a caught by ball before it was touched or caught.

 

18.  A runner’s path is always defined as a direct line between two bases and three feet on either side of that line.

a. True

b. False

 

19.  The fielder is still considered to be making an initial play if she does not gain control of a batted ground ball but is still within a "step and reach" from the spot of the initial contact.

a. True

b. False

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 20.  It is a foul ball when:

a. B1’s bounding ball last touches the ground completely in foul territory before bouncing over 3rd base to the outfield.

b. B1’s line drive passes over 1st base in flight but lands about a foot foul on the outfield side of the bag.

c. B1 bats a ball off the plate and the ball rebounds and strikes B1’s bat over fair territory while B1 is holding the bat while in legal batting position.

d. B1 bats the ball that deflects sharply and directly off F2’s chest protector and rebounds forward into the air and is caught in flight by a diving F1 in fair territory.

e. B1 hits a line drive that strikes the pitcher’s plate and deflects in the air to foul ground.

f. B1 hits an untouched ground ball that settles touching the 3rd base foul line between home and 3rd.

 

21.  Which statement about a catch is correct?

a. The fielder must have control and the release of the ball must be voluntary.

b. If a ball strikes anything or anyone other than a defensive player while it is in flight, it shall be ruled a ground ball and not a catch.

c. If a fielder catches a ball but drops it while transferring it to the throwing hand or in making a throw, the umpire shall still rule it a catch.

d. Left fielder catches a by ball in the tip of the glove and it immediately pops out.

 

22.  About interference:

a. If a retired runner impedes a fielder making a play on another runner, the runner closest to home is always declared out.

b. If a runner has not yet been put out and interference occurs to break up a double play, the immediate succeeding runner is out.

c. Interference is only awarded in situations where the runner physically contacts a fielder.

d. B4 hits a fair ground ball but R2 hinders F6 making an initial play. The batter runner is never called out as a result of this interference. If there are less than two outs she is always awarded first base.

 

23.  Which of these statements about an infield fly are correct?

a. A bunted ball cannot be ruled an infield fly even when batted high into the air.

b. A line drive cannot properly be declared an infield fly.

c. It’s not an infield fly if an outfielder settles comfortably under the ball in the infield even if an infielder could have caught the ball.

d. The infield fly can be called with two outs.

e. Any runner is out if struck by a declared infield fly while on base.

f. Runners can tag up after a declared infield fly the same as on any other by ball.

g. The intent of the infield fly rule is to protect the defensive team and help them obtain outs on easy pop up flies.

 

24.  Who can make a dead ball appeal?

a. Only an infielder.

b. A coach.

c. Any infielder.

d. Any substitute player sitting on the bench.

e. Only the infielder involved in the play.

 

25.  Any Infielder, with or without the ball, may make a dead-ball appeal by verbally stating that the runner missed the base or left too soon.

a. True

b. False

 

26.  Which of the following constitutes an illegal slide?

a. The runner uses a rolling or cross-body slide into the Fielder.

b. The runner's raised leg is higher than the Fielder's knee when the Fielder is in a standing position.

c. The runner slashes or kicks the Fielder with either leg.

d. The runner goes beyond the base and makes contact with or alters the play of the fielder.

e. The runner sliding outside the width of the bag but within an arm's length.

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27.  R1 is on First base; B2 is at bat with a 0 - 2 count and no outs. B2 swings at the pitch and the foul tip is caught by the catcher. B2 runs toward First base. As R1 is diving back to First base, B2 collides with F3 who is attempting to catch the thrown ball from F2 to tag R1.

a. B2 is awarded second base; R1 is awarded third base.

b. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 remains at First base.

c. B2 has struck out and is charged with interference; R1 is declared out as the runner closest to home.

d. B2 has struck out; R1 remains at First base.

e. B2 is declared out for interference; R1 is awarded second base.

 

28.  A passed ball is a pitch the catcher fails to stop or control when she should have been able to do so with ordinary effort and allows a runner to advance.

a. True

b. False

 

29.  When a pitcher is removed by rule and the incoming pitcher has not pitched in the game, the umpire is authorized to permit additional warm-up pitches.

a. True

b. False

 

30.  Which of the following would result in a coach being in violation of bench and Field conduct rules?

a. Entering behind the catcher while the opposing pitcher and catcher are in their positions.

b. Wearing the protective helmet without ear baps.

c. Being outside the dugout while his/her team is on defense.

d. Having objects other than scorekeeping and stopwatch devices in the coach’s box.

e. Wearing jeans while in the offensive coach's box.

f. Unintentionally removing the lines on the Field of play.

 

31.  All of the following are true regarding the FLEX player:

a. The FLEX is listed in the 10th position in the lineup.

b. The FLEX may be substituted for by the DP playing defense.

c. The FLEX may bat anywhere in one of the nine positions of the batting order.

d. The FLEX may be replaced by a legal substitute at any time.

e. When the FLEX is substituted for, the team is down to nine players.

 

32.  All of the following are true statements regarding the designated player (DP):

a. The DP is one of the nine hitters in the batting order.

b. The DP may be substituted for at any time by a legal substitute.

c. The DP may play defense only for the FLEX.

d. The DP has left the game if the FLEX bats.

e. The DP must remain in the same position in the batting order for the entire game.

 

33.  All the following are legal apparel:

a. All players are wearing a white arm sleeve.

b. All players are wearing a black knee sleeve

c. Some players are wearing camouflage arm sleeves in the school colors.

d. Some players are wearing gray tights.

e. All players wearing play cards on their wrist.

 

34.  Which of the following will result in a team warning to the head coach for submitting an inaccurate lineup card:

a. Changing a player's name.

b. Changing a player's number.

c. Adding a player.

d. Adding a substitute.

e. Changing a player's position.

 

35.  A player who has been rendered apparently unconscious during the game may resume participation when physically able to do so.

a. True

b. False

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36.  Which statement(s) about the concussion rule are correct?

a. A player exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion is immediately removed from the game.

b. If an appropriate health-care professional determines that the athlete has not suffered a concussion, she may return to play the same day.

c. Once a player has been removed for possible concussion, she cannot return to play that day.

d. The head coach is ultimately responsible for his/her players and can determine if the player has/has not suffered a concussion.

e. A school administrator can determine if the player has/has not suffered a concussion.

 

37.  Prior to the start of the game at the pregame conference, the head coach shall be responsible for verifying which of the following?

a. That the lineup card is correct.

b. That all players are legally equipped.

c. That players and equipment are in compliance with all NFHS rules.

d. That all players are not wearing jewelry.

e. That all players are in proper uniforms.

 

38.  R1 slides into 2nd base on a double, but injures her ankle and is unable to continue the game. Team A has no available substitutes. What’s your call(s)?

a. The game is forfeited to team B if team A is unable to field nine players.

b. A team may play shorthanded unless a team member has been ejected from the game.

c. A team may play shorthanded for any reason.

d. R1 is declared out.

e. R1 is not out and the most recent batter not at a base may run for her.

 

39.  During the pregame conference with coaches and umpires, a team may not take its turn at infield practice.

a. True

b. False

 

40.  The ball becomes dead immediately when.

a. A batter is touched by a pitch at which she swings.

b. A baserunner intentionally removes her helmet while actively running the bases.

c. The batter-runner violates the three-foot-lane rule.

d. The catcher drops a tipped ball.

e. The pitcher commits and delivers an illegal pitch.

f. A runner leaves her base too soon on a pitch.

g. An infielder intentionally drops an infield fly.

h. Offensive interference occurs.

 

41.  During the act of pitching, which movement(s) is/are not legal?

a. The pitcher drags her pivot foot away from the pitcher’s plate maintaining contact with the ground.

b. She steps back off the pitcher’s plate keeping both hands together and makes the first step back with either foot. Once completely off the pitcher’s plate she opens her hands.

c. The pitcher crow hops or leaps.

d. She uses the slingshot or windmill styles of pitching – as long as she has no more than 1 1/2 evolutions of her pitching arm.

e. She steps partially outside the 24 inches of the pitching plate.

 

42.  An umpire should declare a “no-pitch” in which of the following occurrences?

a. The pitcher pitches during a suspension of play.

b. The runner is called out for leaving the base too soon.

c. The pitcher pitches before the base runner has retouched the base after a foul ball has been declared and the ball is dead.

d. The pitcher pitches while the plate umpire is holding up his/her hand with the palm facing the pitcher.

e. The pitcher commits an illegal pitch.

 

43.  When an illegal pitch is called with a runner(s) on base.

a. All runners advance one base.

b. The batter is awarded a ball.

c. A warning will be issued to the pitcher.

d. The batter is awarded a ball.

e. If the pitch is hit and the runner and batter-runner advance one base, the illegal pitch is nullified.

f. If the pitch is hit and either the runner or the batter-runner do not advance one base, the offensive head coach has the option of the play or the award.

44.  While in the pitching position, the pitcher must take (or simulate taking) a signal from the catcher.

a. True

b. False

 

45.  With a runner on first base and one out, R1 leaves the base prior to the pitcher releasing the ball. B3 proceeds to hit the pitch over the center field fence. The umpire should.

a. Wait for the defense to appeal the runner leaving early. If no appeal, both runs score.

b. Give the delayed dead-ball signal. After all runners touch home plate, call time and rule R1 out for leaving early. Since there were less than two outs, the batter's run counts.

c. Signal time and declare "no pitch." The R1 is out for leaving early and the batter's count is the same as before that pitch.

d. Do nothing, the play is legal.

 

46.  When does F1’s pitch begin?

a. With the hands separated, the pitcher moves her hands to bring them together.

b. The instant the pitcher parts the hands after bringing them together.

c. When the pitcher makes any motion that is part of the windup after the hands have been brought together.

d. When she steps onto the pitching plate.

e. When she receives the sign from the catcher.

 

47.  If the ball slips from the pitcher’s hand during the backswing or forward motion, it is a pitch and a ball is called on the batter unless the batter swings at a hittable pitch.

a. True

b. False

 

48.  When the pitcher fails to deliver the pitch within the required time frame, a ball is called on the batter and runners are advanced one base.

a. True

b. False

 

49.  If an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out and the defense appeals to the umpire before the next pitch (legal or illegal), or before the infielders have left the infield and the catcher has left her normal fielding position in that half inning, the correct ruling should be:

a. The umpire shall declare the batter who should have batted out.

b. All outs are nullified and runners who were not declared out must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch.

c. All outs stand and runners who were not declared out must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch.

d. If a runner advances because of a stolen base, wild pitch, passed ball or an illegal pitch, while the improper batter is at bat, such advance is legal.

e. If a runner advances because of a stolen base, wild pitch, passed ball or an illegal pitch, while the improper batter is at bat, such advance is illegal.

 

50.  B3 erroneously bats out of order in place of B2. The error is discovered by the opposing team while B3 is at bat with a 3 ball-2 strike count. The correct ruling is:

a. B3 is declared out.

b. B2 replaces B3 and assumes the 3-2 count.

c. B3 is allowed to finish the at-bat.

d. B2 replaces B3 and starts with a new count since she hasn’t received any pitches.

e. B2 is declared out and B3 is next to bat.

 

51.  In which of the following situations is the batter out.

a. A bunt on the third strike is foul.

b. She is hit by a pitch that is entirely inside the batter's box.

c. The batter throws her bat and interferes with a defensive player attempting a play.

d. On the third strike that is dropped by the catcher.

e. When the defense obstructs her ability to advance to 1st base.

f. The batter attempts to confuse the pitcher by stepping out of the box on one side of home plate to the box on the other side while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch.

 

52.  The batter is out when:

a. She hits the ball fair or foul while either foot is touching the plate.

b. She hits the ball fair or foul while either foot is partially outside the batter's box not touching the plate.

c. She bunts on the second strike.

d. Any strike is caught by the catcher.

e. She hits the ball fair or foul while either foot is completely outside the batter's box.

f. With a 1-1 count, she fails to enter the batter’s box within 10 seconds after the ball is returned to the pitcher and the pitcher is on the pitcher’s plate.

 

53.  The on-deck batter shall not commit interference with the defensive team. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

a. When the interference is with a thrown or pitched ball, the runner closest to home is out.

b. If no play is obvious then no player is out, but the runners must return to the last base touched at the time of interference.

c. When interference is with a fair batted or foul by ball, the batter is out.

d. The on-deck batter is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game.

 

54.  The plate umpire notices that B1 steps into the batter’s box with an altered bat. What’s your call(s)?

a. The umpire will remove the altered bat from the game.

b. The umpire will wait for an appeal from the defensive team.

c. The umpire will declare B1 out.

d. The umpire will eject B1 from the game.

e. The umpire will eject the head coach from the game.

f. The umpire will declare a penalty strike on B1.

g. There is no penalty unless B1 hits the ball.

 

55.  Which of the following are considered an attempt to hit or bunt the pitched ball?

a. Rolling the wrist and swinging through the pitched ball is considered an attempt.

b. If the bat is drawn back before the pitch gets to the bat, it is not an attempt.

c. Holding a bat in the strike zone is not a strike nor an attempt to swing.

d. The batter makes an attempt to hit the pitch.

 

56.  The ball is dead immediately when:

a. While running to 1st, B1 stops to delay or avoid a tag.

b. The batter interferes with the catcher by stepping out of the batter’s box.

c. A runner in a rundown is obstructed.

d. A runner passes another runner.

e. An illegal pitch is declared.

f. A batter is struck by a pitch she swings at.

g. A runner interferes with a fielder who is in the act of fielding a batted ball.

h. The batter, in the batter’s box, intentionally interferes with the catcher who is attempting to make a play.

 

57.  It is an appeal play when:

a. The pitcher commits an illegal pitch.

b. A fair-batted ball strikes the person, attached equipment or clothing of an umpire or a runner.

c. A pitched ball entirely within the batter's box strikes her clothing.

d. A pitched ball not entirely in the batter's box, not swung at nor called a strike, hits the batter when she make no attempt to get out of the way.

 

58.  The plate umpire notices that B1 steps into the batter’s box with an altered bat. What’s your call(s)?

a. There is a checked swing by B1 on a pitch that is called a ball.

b. B1 is tagged out on an attempt to advance to 2nd after legally overrunning first base.

c. R1 leaves 1st base before a pitch is released.

d. The defensive team claims B1 batted out of order immediately after she reaches base.

e. Either teams believes the umpire has misinterpreted a playing rule.

f. A fielder with the ball informs the umpire and touches a base that a runner left before a caught by ball was first touched.

 

59.  With R3 on 3rd, F1’s ball four pitch deflects off F2’s glove and rolls into dead-ball area. What’s your call(s)?

a. B4 is awarded 2nd base; one base on ball four and one base on the award.

b. B4 is awarded 1st base.

c. R3 advances only if she is forced to advance.

d. R3 is awarded home.

 

60.  Several runners for the visiting runners have been running out of the three-foot lane in fair territory the last half of the distance to 1st base. What’s your call(s)?

a. There can never be three-foot lane interference unless the throw strikes the runner while she is out of the lane.

b. The batter-runner may run out of the three-foot lane to avoid a Fielder who is attempting to Field a batted ball.

c. The three-foot lane rules does not apply if a runner is struck by a throw to the plate while running in fair territory.

d. There is no penalty if a runner is struck by a throw while running in foul territory to the right of the three-foot lane.

 

61.  B1 swings and hits a fair ball off the plate. As B1 is leaving the box, she is struck by the ball. What’s your call(s)?

a. B1 is out if she is struck by her own batted ball.

b. The ball is always ruled a foul ball.

c. B1 is out if she is struck by her own ball while she has at least one-foot completely out of the batter’s box and on the ground when she is struck.

d. B1 is not out and the ball is ruled a foul ball, if B1’s feet are within the lines of the batter’s box when she is struck.

 

62.  The ball is live and in play when:

a. A confused runner runs back toward a previous base.

b. A runner passes a preceding runner.

c. A runner illegally runs out of the baseline.

d. The batter runner steps back toward home to delay or avoid a tag.

 

63.  R2 is on 3rd base with one out. B3 tops a batted ball in front of the plate where it’s fielded by F2. What’s your call(s)?

a. Interference cannot be called if F2 withholds her throw because of her concern that the throw might strike B3.

b. B3 is out if F2’s throw from fair territory strikes B3 in foul ground about 15 feet from 1st base.

c. Three-foot lane interference is always called if F3’s throw to home strikes B3 who is running completely in fair territory.

d. When three-foot lane interference occurs, the base umpire will signal a delayed dead ball.

e. The plate umpire is primarily responsible for calling the three-foot lane interference.

 

64.  B1 lays a bunt down in front of home plate. F2 picks up the ball and throws the ball to 1st base. B1 is 20 feet down the 1st base line and is straddling the 1st base line when the throw hits her in the helmet and ricochets out of play. B1 never altered her running motion before being hit with the throw. What’s your call(s)?

a. This is interference on B1.

b. This is not interference on B1.

c. B1 is out.

d. B1 is awarded 2nd base.

 

65.  Which of the following is true concerning the runner’s lane?

a. The batter-runner must remain in the runner’s lane until she reaches 1st base.

b. The batter-runner may legally run out of the runner’s lane before she reaches 1st base.

c. The batter-runner may run out of the runner’s lane to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball.

d. The batter-runner may not run out of the runner’s lane to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball.

e. The batter-runner may run out of the runner’s lane on her last stride to touch 1st base.

 

66.  Which of the following are true of a declared infield by situation?

a. The infield fly rule should be called immediately after the ball is batted to give both teams plenty of notice.

b. The infield fly rule should never be declared when an outfielder settles under a by ball.

c. If a declared infield fly ball falls untouched to the ground and bounces fair before passing 1st or 3rd base, it is not an infield fly. The batter is not out and a fair ball is ruled.

d. If a runner interferes with a declared infield fly in fair territory, the ball is dead and only the runner is out.

e. If a declared infield fly is intentionally dropped by a fielder, the ball is live and in play.

f. Any runner(s) may tag up and advance on a declared infield fly after the caught by ball is touched by a fielder.

 

67.  The team at bat claims obstruction, but a Fielder cannot commit obstruction when:

a. The fielder is in the act of fielding a batted ball.

b. The fielder is trying to tag a runner.

c. The fielder is about to receive a thrown ball.

d. The fielder, without the ball, is not in a direct line between two bases.

e. The fielder is standing motionless with the ball.

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68.  About interference by a baserunner with a fielder:

a. The runner must contact the fielder for interference to be called.

b. A runner who accidentally hinders a fielder has not interfered.

c. Interference may be physical contact.

d. Interference may be a visual distraction.

e. Interference may be a verbal distraction.

f. Interference may never occur after a batted ball is deflected by a fielder.

g. Interference has occurred anytime a runner is struck by a fair, batted ball in fair territory.

 

69.  R1 is on 3rd base and R2 is on 2nd base when B4 hits a ground ball to F6. While running to 3rd, R2 inadvertently hinders F6 who is fielding the ball. At the time of the hindrance, R1 had not reached the plate. What’s your call(s)?

a. The ball is dead.

b. The ball is delayed-dead.

c. The ball is live.

d. R2 is out.

e. B4 is out.

f. R1 is returned to 3rd base.

g. R1 is awarded home.

h. B4 is awarded 1st base.

 

70.  Regarding when a runner can leave her base:

a. The runner may legally leave her base when the pitcher’s non-pivot foot passes the front edge of the pitchers plate.

b. The runner may legally leave her base when the pitch leaves the pitchers hand.

c. The runner may legally leave her base when the pitched ball touches the ground.

d. If a runner violates the rule by leaving too soon on a pitch, the ball is immediately dead.

e. If a runner violates the rules by leaving too soon on a pitch, the ball is delayed dead.

 

71.  When does the pitcher have possession of the ball within the pitcher’ circle?

a. The pitcher holds the ball between her knees or legs.

b. The pitcher has the ball in her glove on the ground.

c. The pitcher holds the ball under her chin.

d. The pitcher holds the ball under her arm.

e. The pitcher has the ball on the ground touching her foot.

 

72.  R1 is at third base. B2 hits a ground ball to F6 who throws to first base, which is a double first base. B2 touches the white portion and collides with F3 who is standing on the white portion about to receive the ball. The correct ruling(s) is/are:

a. B2 is out but R1 will advance on the play.

b. B2 may run to the white base and is safe if she beats the ball.

c. Since B2 was running to the white base, F3 must use the colored base.

d. The ball is dead, B2 is out, and R1 must return to the last base touched at the time of interference.

 

73.  Starting at first base, R1 overruns second base on a hit by B2. In the ensuing rundown, both runners end up on second base. F6 tags both runners. The correct ruling(s) is/are:

a. R1 and B2 are both out.

b. B2 is out.

c. R1 is out.

d. Neither runner is out.

e. Dead ball, B2 is returned to 1st base.

 

74.  The offense or defense is allowed to use either the white or colored portion of first base for all situations EXCEPT:

a. Any force-out attempt from the foul side of first base.

b. A base on balls awarded to the batter.

c. An attempted pickoff play.

d. A double-play attempt resulting from a ground ball to the shortstop.

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75.  Which statement about base-running is correct?

a. R1 was stealing 2nd base when B2 hit a deep by ball to left field. R1 rounds 2nd base before she realizes she needs to go back and tag up. She re-tags 2nd base and gets back to 1st base. After F7 touches the ball, R1 may legally attempt to advance.

b. B4 hits a clean extra-base hit to the left field fence. B4 misses 3rd base while rounding and advances toward home and scores. While B4 is heading to her dugout, F5 tags 3rd base for a live-ball appeal. The base umpire calls B4 out on the appeal.

c. B4 hits a clean extra-base hit to the left field fence. B4 misses 3rd base while rounding and advances toward home and scores. While B4 is heading to her dugout, F5 tags 3rd base for a live-ball appeal. The base umpire calls B4 safe on the appeal.

d. All runners must remember to re-touch bases in reverse order, even when returning after a foul ball.

e. Bases loaded, no outs, B4 hits a double and all runners score. After the play, the defense makes a verbal dead-ball appeal that R3 missed 2nd base. The base umpire calls R3 out. Result of the play is two runs, one out and a runner at 2nd base.

f. Bases loaded, no outs, B4 hits a double and all runners score. After the play, the defense makes a verbal dead-ball appeal that R3 missed 2nd base. The base umpire calls R3 out. Result of the play is three runs and one out.

 

76.  A runner is out if a fair-batted ball strikes her after it passes a fielder (other than the pitcher) and the umpire judges that another fielder has a play.

a. True

b. False

 

77.  B2 hits a line drive that hits 3rd base. The ball caroms into foul territory hits R1 who is leading off of the base. F5 was playing in and had no play on the ball. What’s the call(s)?

a. R1 is out.

b. R1 is not out.

c. The ball is live.

d. The ball is dead.

 

78.  R2 is standing on 2nd base when she is struck by a fair-batted ball. What’s your call(s)?

a. R2 is not out unless she intentionally interferes with the play.

b. R2 is out.

c. R2 is not out if she is struck by an infield by.

d. The ball is dead.

e. The ball remains live and in play.

f. The ball is dead if the ball has not passed the fielder nearest the base.

g. The ball is live if it has passed the fielder nearest the base.

 

79.  Right-handed batter B1 hits a fair line drive down the right field line just beyond 1st base. With the slicing ball rolling down the line well into foul territory, a spectator picks up the ball. What’s you call(s)?

a. The ball is delayed dead.

b. The ball is immediately dead.

c. B1 is awarded two bases from the time of the pitch.

d. B1 is awarded two bases from the time of the interference.

e. The umpires will award B1 the bases that in their judgment B1 would have reached had the interference not occurred.

 

80.  R1 occupies 1st base with B2 batting. F1’s drop pitch strikes F2’s glove and rolls slowly away from the plate as R1 breaks for 2nd. F2 uses her mask to scoop up the errant pitch. What’s your call(s)?

a. The ball is immediately dead when F2 scoops up the ball with her mask.

b. The ball is delayed-dead when F2 scoops up the ball with her mask.

c. R1 is awarded 3rd base.

d. R1 is awarded 2nd base.

e. Since no apparent play was obvious, R1 remains at 1st base.

 

81.  When a runner passes an unobstructed preceding runner:

a. The preceding runner is out immediately.

b. The following runner is out immediately.

c. The ball is dead.

d. The ball is delayed-dead.

e. The ball is live.

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82.  Bases loaded with two outs. B6 hits a home run over the fence but misses2nd base. At the conclusion of the play, the defensive team properly appeals B6 missing 2nd base. What’s your call(s)?

a. B4 is the third out of the inning.

b. All four runs score.

c. Three runs score.

d. Two runs score.

e. One run score.

f. No runs score.

 

83.  The score is tied in the bottom of the ninth with one out. R1 is on 2nd and R2 is on 1st. B4 singles to right field. Seeing an obvious out on slow-footed R2 headed toward 3rd, F9 fires to F5. R2 is tagged out. R1 touches 3rd and then the plate as F5 overthrows F2. In the confusion deflects off the backstop and rebound to F2, who throws to F5. R1 is tagged out before reaching 3rd base. What’s your call(s)?

a. The out on R1 stands.

b. The run by R1 counts.

c. No runs score and the game will continue to the next inning.

d. No run legally scored can be negated by the subsequent actions of a runner erroneously returning to a base that was legally touched.

 

84.  Umpire jurisdiction begins:

a. Upon the arrival of one umpire within the confines of the field.

b. Upon the arrival of two umpires within the confines of the field.

c. When the pregame conference begins.

d. Upon conclusion of the pregame conference.

e. Upon the arrival of one umpire to the facility/park/school.

 

85.  Umpire jurisdiction ends at the conclusion of the game when:

a. The umpires leave the field of play.

b. The umpires leave the visual confines of the facility.

c. The umpires are in the parking lot or school building.

d. The third out is declared in the final half-inning.

e. The umpires are sure no final appeal will be made.

 

86.  Which of the following is not a responsibility of the umpire during pregame?

a. Verifying the field is properly marked.

b. Checking the bats.

c. Reviewing the lineup cards.

d. Reviewing the ground rules.

e. Checking the helmets.

f. Checking the game balls.

 

87.  An umpire's decision involving fair/foul call or a safe/out call may be appealed by requesting assistance from another umpire.

a. True

b. False

 

88.  Which of these statements about a force out are true?

a. Occurs when a base runner is out when doubled off her base after a caught by.

b. Occurs when a runner is forced out at a base because the batter becomes a runner.

c. Cannot occur on a tag out.

d. Can occur on an appeal play.

e. Cannot be removed during the playing action.

f. Cannot occur after a legally caught by ball.

g. Can occur after the batter-runner is put out by the defensive team.

 

89.  An illegally batted ball occurs:

a. Any time the batter hits the ball a second time in fair territory.

b. When a batter hits a fair or foul ball with at least one foot is completely outside the batter’s box when the ball is batted.

c. Only when a batter hits a fair ball while at least one foot is completely outside the batter’s box when the ball is batted.

d. When the batter bats a ball while her foot is touching the plate.

e. When the batter swings and misses and her backswing strikes the ball.

 

90.  Following a conference and trailing by two runs late in the game, speedy R2 from 3rd base and slow-footed R3 from 2nd base switch positions on the bases. What’s your call(s)?

a. Each runner is declared out immediately when discovered.

b. Each runner is declared out upon proper appeal. R2, R3 and the head coach are ejected.

c. The head coach is immediately ejected when discovered.

d. The head coach could be ejected if the act was deemed unsporting. If not, the coach is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game.

e. R2 and R3 are ejected immediately when discovered.

f. R2 and R3 could be ejected if the act was deemed unsporting by the umpire or issued a warning if the infraction is determined to be minor.

g. No specific rule provisions.

 

91.  Which statement regarding players are true?

a. Only starters have re-entry rights.

b. Both starters and substitutes have re-entry rights.

c. The DP/FLEX may go in and out for each other unlimited times because they are twins.

d. A starting pitcher once removed, may not go back to the pitching position.

e. A team must have the DP/FLEX listed on the lineup card at the beginning of the game in order to use that option during the game.

 

92.  In the third inning, team B’s third base coach is using a cell phone to record video of her batter. What’s your call(s)?

a. There is no penalty for recording, provided the coach doesn’t use it for training purposes during the game.

b. Team personnel may not use a cell phone camera to take videos or pictures while in the coach’s box.

c. The coach shall be warned.

d. The coach shall be ejected.

 

93.  In the fourth inning, Adams starts as the pitcher. After giving up three runs, the coach puts in Baines as the pitcher and moves Adams to shortstop. After Baines gives up two runs in the same inning, the coach puts Adams back in to pitch. What’s your call(s)?

a. This is legal.

b. This is illegal.

c. Adams receives no warm up pitchers.

d. Adams receives five warm up pitches.

e. Adams receives unlimited warm up pitches.

 

94.  B1 bunts the ball in front of home plate. She throws the bat down and the bat comes to rest in front of the plate in fair territory. The ball has a lot of spin on it. It rolls back, hits the bat and comes to rest in fair territory. What’s your call(s)?

a. B1 has committed interference and B1 is ruled out.

b. The ball is immediately dead.

c. The ball remains live.

d. There is no infraction by B1.

e. The ball is fair.

 

95.  B1 swings at a legal pitch but her bat contact’s F2’s glove as she hits a fair ball. What’s your call(s)?

a. The infraction is ignored if the batter and all runners advance at least one base on a batted ball.

b. An option is offered to the coach of the offensive team if the batter or any other runner does not advance at least one base.

c. That’s batter’s interference because B1struck F2’s glove with her bat.

d. The ball is dead immediately.

 

96.  R3 is caught in a run down between 3rd base and home. R3 is three steps from reaching 3rd base when she runs into F5 who does not have the ball. R3 is then tagged while off the base by F2. What’s your call(s)?

a. Obstruction has occurred.

b. R3 is declared out for running into F5.

c. The ball is delayed dead when the obstruction occurs.

d. The ball is dead when R3 is tagged.

e. The ball is dead when R3 runs into F5.

f. R3 is awarded 3rd base.

g. R3 is awarded home.

 

97.  R1 is on 2nd base and R2 is on 1st base with no outs. What’s your call(s)?

a. An infield by can be called any time first base is occupied with fewer than two outs.

b. A bunt can be an infield by if batted high into the air.

c. A looping by about ten feet above the ground that goes directly to F6 is an infield by.

d. The ball is live if an infield fly drops and remains on fair ground.

e. The ball is dead if R1 interferes with F6 who is fielding the ball.

f. R1 and B3 are out if R1 interferes with F6 who is fielding the ball.

g. A line drive cannot be declared an infield by.

 

98.  The plate umpire is responsible for ensuring that a team's bats and helmets are inspected.

a. True

b. False

 

99.  Only the home plate umpire has the authority to enforce penalties restricting players and coaches to the dugout.

a. True

b. False

 

100.      The pitcher has her choice of balls at the start of each half-inning unless both balls do not get put into play in the first half of the first inning.

a. True

b. False