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Umpire School Test
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| 80 questions | answers available on request |
1. The batter is using an illegal bat and gets a safe hit. It is then discovered that the bat is illegal. Is this a basis for protesting the game? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 2. With the pitcher standing on the pitching plate and ready to pitch, the batter decides to change to the other batter's box before the pitch is delivered. Is this legal? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 3. Batter receives a base-on-balls with a runner on first base. Runner, in going to second, oversteps second base and is tagged. Since the runner was entitled to second base, could that runner be called out on this play? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 4. First baseman is attempting to catch high foul fly in the coacher's box Tbe coacher stands still and the first baseman comes in contact with him, dropping the ball. Is the batter who hit the foul fly declared out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 5. Two out, runners on first and second. Batter hits double. Runner on second scores, runner on first base misses second base, but reaches third. Runner is informed that second was missed and starts back. Before reaching second, the runner is tagged out. Does the run that scored count? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 6. A foul rebounds from the catcher's chest protector into the catcher's glove without falling to the ground. Is this a legal catch? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 7. With a runner on second, the batter hits a fly ball that bounces from the left fielder's glove into the air and is caught by the center fielder before the ball touches the ground. Runner left second base when the ball touched the left fielder's glove. An appeal is made that the runner left too soon. Is this appeal legal? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 8. Batter hits to the shortstop who makes a bad throw to the first baseman. With the ball rolling up the first baseman's arm and being trapped against the shoulder -- In the meantime, the batter-runner crosses first base, but the first baseman did not drop the ball. Would the batter be out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 9. With runners on second and third bases, the pitcher throws a wild pitch and the ball leaves the playing area. May both the runners score on this play? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 10. Home team scores four runs in bottom of second inning. In top of the sixth inning, the visiting team scores four runs on a grand slam home run and ties the game. At this point, the game is called because of rain. Umpire declares home team the winner 4 to 0. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 11. Batter with a count of two strikes is hit with a pitched ball, which is called a strike. Umpire awards first base to batter. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 12. One out, runners on first and second. Batter hits pop fly that comes down between third and home, striking the ground untouched in foul territory , The ball rolls into fair territory before reaching the third base bag. Umpire rules infield fly and declares the batter out. Is the umpire right? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 13. Batter hits ball over the fence for a home run. In rounding the bases, the batter misses second. When the ball was returned to the infield, it was thrown to the second baseman who steps on second base and appeals to the umpire. Should the batter-runner be called out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 14. Runner on third base; runner on second confused and ran to third although not forced. placing two runners on third base. Fielder tags both runners. Umpire declares runner from second out. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 15. First batter in the game bats and is put out. Defensive manager asks for time, tells the umpire-in-chief the batter who was retired should have batted second instead of first. Umpire checks batting order and finds this to be true. Umpire declares the proper batter out and orders the batter who had been retired to bat again. Is the umpire right? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 16. Batter hits home run over the fence with two out and bases full. Batter missed first base and after proper procedure, appeal is made to the umpire when first base was tagged by the first baseman holding the ball. The umpire allows the appeal, calling the batter out. Three runs are awarded. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 17. Third baseman standing in fair territory waiting for fly ball to come down. Before the ball reaches the fielder, the wind carries it outside of the foul line. The fielder gets the ball in his glove but drops it. Umpire rules a fair ball because the fielder was standing in fair territory. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 18. Runner going from second to third base falls over the shortstop, who was standing in the base line. Third baseman comes over and tags the runner with the ball. Is the runner out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 19. When one base runner passes another runner while circling the bases, the passed runner is called out. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 20. Runners on first and second, one out. Batter hits an infield fly, which hits the base runner at second while off the base before the fielder could catch the ball. The umpire rules the batter out and also the runner at second who was hit by the fair ball. Is the umpire right? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 21. None out, runners on second and third base. Runner on second leaves base before the pitch reaches the batter. Batter hits a clean triple and is thrown out attempting to stretch his hit into a home run. Only one run is allowed? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 22. Pitcher makes a wild pitch with runners on first and second, ball bounces into the stand. Each runner advances one base, umpire then waves each runner an additional base on the assumption they were entitled to one base on the wild pitch and another base when the ball bounded into the stand. Is the umpire right? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 23. Manager removes player under rule 3.03 in the bottom of the second inning by a substitute. In the top of the third inning, another substitute takes the place of the first sub. May the starter ever re-enter the game? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 24. Pitcher is announced as starting pitcher in lineup for the visitors. In the top half of the first inning, the visitors score five runs. With such a lead, the visiting manager withdraws his announced pitcher to save him for the next game. Is this allowed? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 25. The batter hits a pitched ball, which strikes the plate and bounds into fair territory. Two runners who were on base advance. Defensive manager claims to the umpire that the ball is dead when it hit the plate and wants the runners to return to their original bases. Should umpire allow this claim? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 26. One out, runner on first base, batter hits line drive to right. Right fielder makes a sensational catch. Runner on first is trying to return to first base; right fielder throws ball over the head of the first baseman and ball goes into the dugout. The umpire allows the runner to advance to third. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 27. One out, runner on first base. Batter swings at third strike, which hits him and ball rolls away from the catcher. Runner on first goes to second. Umpire calls batter out and returns runner to first. Is umpire right? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 28. After the lineups have been given to the umpire, manager decides to change shortstop, removing the one announced on the lineup and sending another to that position. Should umpire allow this? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 29. Pitcher delivers an illegal pitch with the bases empty. Batter hits the pitch and is thrown out at first base. Should the umpire allow the batter to bat again because of the illegal pitch? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 30. Team has a commanding lead so manager removes the pitcher to an outfield position. Game becomes closer and the original pitcher was brought back to pitch. Should umpire allow? (Little League) YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 31. Runner on first base is caught in a rundown between first and second, but only ten feet off of second base. He or she attempts a head first slide into second base and the umpire allows the slide because the player was closer to second than first base. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 32. Player pitches four innings on Saturday. The team manager starts same pitcher in another game on Monday, which is a new week. Umpire refuses to allow player to pitch. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 33. Batter hits a high foul ball, which is caught by the third baseman, who then falls into the dugout. Umpire advances runners on first and second base each one base. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 34. Bases full, two out, batter triples, and three runs score. After ball is returned to the infield. The second baseman calls for the ball and steps on second and appeals to the umpire, claiming batter has missed second base. Umpire declares the batter-runner out for missing the base, and allows 3 runs to score. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 35. Runner on first. The batter hits ground ball to first baseman who steps on first base then throws to shortstop standing on second base, ball arriving ahead of the runner. Umpire rules runner at second out. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 36. Pitcher has pitched six innings and score is tied. The pitcher then goes to the mound in the seventh inning without notice to team manager. Since the umpire must be neutral, should the umpire notify the team manager the pitcher is ineligible? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 37. Batter hits a home run over the fence. In rounding the bases the runner misses second. After passing third, the coach yells to the runner to return and tag second. In so doing, the runner touches third on the way back. Umpire allows this action. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 38. Runner on third coming toward the plate attempting to score. Catcher is waiting for the ball while blocking the runner from the plate. Catcher then received the ball and tags out the runner. Umpire declares the runner out. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 39. Batter hits a home run after which it is discovered an illegal bat has been used. Home run is disallowed. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 40. Fielder throws glove at fair ball, but does not hit the ball. Three bases should be awarded the batter. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 41. None out, runner on first base. Batter lifts long fly into left center field. Runner on first did not think the ball would be caught, but suddenly notices the fielder appeared to be under the ball. Runner had passed second base so immediately turned and retraced his steps back to first to avoid a double play. As he neared first base, his coacher yelled the ball had been dropped so the runner turned again and went back toward second, but the ball arrived ahead of him and the umpire called the runner out. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 42. Bases full, two outs and the batter walks. Catcher throws the ball to the third baseman who lets it get by him into left field. All runners on base score with the batter reaching second base. Upon return of the ball to the infield, the first baseman calls for the ball steps on first and appeals to the umpire that the batter-runner missed first base. Appeal is allowed and no runs are allowed. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 43. Batter hits to infielder who throws wild in an attempt to retire the batter at first. Ball hits the coacher and bounds toward outfield runner moving to third. Is this legal? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 44. None out, runner on second. Runner on second leaves base before the pitch reaches the batter. Batter hits a double and is thrown out attempting to stretch his hit into a triple. The runner is returned to third base. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 45. Runner on first base, pitched ball gets by the catcher and strikes the umpire. Runner advances to second. Should umpire make runner return to first? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 46. Batter bunts ball in fair territory and in running to first base unintentionally touches the ball. Umpire does not declare the batter-runner out. Is this correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 47. The Golddust Little League understands that the on deck circle has been eliminated. They have constructed a caged in, asphalt roofed, carpeted, lock and keyed, batters’ warm up area for the on deck batter. The umpire disallows the use of any on deck area at all in this Little League game. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 48. With less than two outs, batter foul tips the third strike and the runner on first goes to second after the catch. Is this legal? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 49. Bases full, two out, batter receives base on balls, all runners advance. Runner reaches third and steps off the base and is tagged out before the runner on third has reached home plate. Does the runner score? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 50. Outfielder catches fly ball then immediately collides with another outfielder and drops the ball. Is the batter safe? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 51. Runners on second and third base, pitcher commits a balk. Batter hits the pitch and reaches first safely. Both runners score. Should the umpire permit these two runs to score? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 52. Two out. When the catcher is returning the ball to the pitcher, the runner on third decides to go home. Pitcher returns the ball to the catcher, but batter interferes with play at the plate. Umpire declares batter out. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 53. Pitcher pitches six innings in a game that is tied and halted due to weather. Two weeks later the game is continued. The same pitcher has not pitched at all in the present calendar week. May he pitch 6 more innings in this continued game? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 54. Umpire removes a ball from the game, giving the pitcher another ball. The pitcher immediately throws to the first baseman who tags the runner off the base. Is the runner out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 55. In the third inning a player in the starting lineup who is batting sixth is substituted. In the bottom of the sixth inning with the bases full and the ninth batter due up, his manager sent him in to hit for the eighth batter. His substitute has batted once and has played in the field for nine outs. Is this legal? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 56. Runner on first attempts to steal. The umpire interferes with the catcher's throw. The runner is safe at second. Umpire sends the runner back to first base. RIGHT( ) WRONG ( ) Rule: 57. Batter hits a hot ground ball that is knocked down by the first baseman). With the ball in his bare hand, he dives and touches the bag with his glove, a step ahead of the runner. Is the batter out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 58. Pitcher in trouble and the manager goes out to talk to him. The shortstop picks up the ball and makes a pitch to the catcher from the rubber. Is the shortstop now the pitcher of that game? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 59. May an outfielder stand in foul territory to play a certain batter who hits fouls balls? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 60. Spectator interference clearly prevents a fielder from catching a fly ball by reaching out of the stands. Should the batter be declared out? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 61. Runner on third base. Catcher touches the batter's bat in the act of catching the pitch, but drops the ball. Runner on third scores. The umpire calls catcher interference, sends the runner back to third and awards the batter first base. The offensive manager advises the umpire that he wishes to decline the interference call and accept the play with runner on third scoring. The umpire allows the runner to score and brings the batter back to bat. Is the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 62. Runners on first and third, one out. Batter hits a fly ball to center field, which was caught. Runner on third tags up legally and scores. Runner on first leaves when the batter hits the ball and before he can return, but after third base runner crosses the plate, he is doubled off of first base, making the third out. Does the run score? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 63. Batter hits a fair ball that touches a runner in fair territory before touching a fielder. The umpire rules the base runner out and sends the batter to first base. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 64. Infield fly with one out and runners on first and second base. Ball hits the runner at second while standing on the base. Umpire declares batter out due to the infield fly rule and declares the runner on second out for being hit with the ball. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 65. Batter is batting out of order with a two and one count on him when an appeal is made to the umpire. The umpire orders the proper batter in the box with the same ball and strike count on him. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 66. Bases full, one out, runner on second leaves too soon. Batter bunts the ball up the first base line for a base hit, and all runners move up one base. When the umpire enforces the penalty, there is still one out and no runs score. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 67. Runners on first and third, two outs. Ground ball to third baseman, who throws too late to get the runner going into second base with a head first slide. The umpire on the bases calls the runner out, and the home plate umpire allows the run because that runner scored before the base umpire declared the runner at second out for a head first slide. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 68. After an out, the next batter approaches the plate, and while in the very near vicinity of the batters’ box, takes a practice swing. The home plate umpire disregards this and allows play to continue. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 69. Runners on second and third bases, one out, batter hits a home run over the fence, but the runner on second misses third base on his way to score. The ball is properly made alive again, and the proper appeal is made to the umpire who calls the runner out, and awards 2 runs, was he correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 70. Runners at first and third bases. The pitcher, while standing on the rubber with the ball in his hand, accidentally drops the bell. The umpire does not call a balk. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 71. Fielder throws his glove at a fair batted ball and deflects the ball. Umpire awards runner three bases after said batter-runner is tagged out at second base. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 72. Runner at first base is off the bag a couple of feet. Pitcher steps back off the rubber, then tries to pick the runner off, but throws the ball over the fence and out of play. The runner is allowed only one base. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 73. In Little League Baseball, while within the 10 foot circle around the rubber, but not on the rubber, is the pitcher allowed to go to his or her mouth, if he or she dries the fingers before stepping on the rubber. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 74. One out, runner on third base, pitched ball is dropped by the catcher and runner breaks for home. Batter gets in the way of the catcher on a close call, safe at the plate, umpire calls the batter out. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 75. Line drive fair ball bounces off the left fielder's glove and goes over the fence on foul side of the foul pole. Umpire awards two bases to the batter. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 76. Runner on third base. Catcher touches the batter's bat when batter is swinging at the pitch. Umpire declares catcher interference and awards the batter first base. Was the umpire correct? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 77. Runner on first base leaves too soon, pitcher pitches a wild pitch, and runner ends up at third base. Umpire only allows runner second base. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 78. After one complete inning the game is called because of rain. The umpire directs that all records be erased and the game replayed in its entirety. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 79. Bases full, one out, runner on first base leaves too soon. Batter hits a double but is thrown out attempting to stretch the hit into a triple. No runs are allowed. YES( ) NO( ) Rule: 80. When the ball is dead, may a base runner return to a missed base once he has already advanced to the next base? YES( ) NO( ) Rule: |