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Umpire School Test
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Regulation VI 1. In a Little League baseball game, the home team manager substitutes his 5th pitcher in to pitch. In the top of the 6th, the pitcher is injured and must be replaced with a 6 pitcher. The umpire does not allow this substitution and calls the game. (Reg. VI) 2. In a Little League baseball game, a 10 year old pitcher throws 75 pitches on Thursday and there is a game on Saturday. He/she is eligible to pitch up to 75 pitches in a game that is scheduled for Monday. (Reg. VI) Rule 1.00 3. The on-deck position is not permitted in Tee Ball, Minor, Major, or Junior divisions. (Rule 1.08 NOTE) 4. In a Senior League baseball game, the batter comes to bat with a laminated colored bat marked Baseball. The defensive manager protests to the umpire that the bat is illegal. The umpire allows the bat to be used. (Rule 1.10) 5. In a Little league baseball game, the batter comes up to the plate with a bat that is 33 inches long and 2 1/4 inches in diameter. However, it is only 25 ounces in weight and the defense says it is an illegal bat. The umpire agrees and makes the batter get another bat. (Rule 1.10) 6. While the runner from 1st is advancing to 2nd on a base hit, his/her helmet accidentally falls off. The umpire says the use of a helmet is mandatory by all offensive players on the field and calls the base runner out for the violation. (Rule 1.16) 7. The catcher is allowed to wear the hockey style mask without the dangling throat protector because of the extension. (Rule 1.17) 8. In a Little League baseball game, a female catcher comes out to start the game with a short model chest protector. The umpire rules that this is legal. (Rule 1.17) Rule 2.00 9. A pitch bounces before reaching home plate and the batter hits the pitch over the centerfield fence. The defensive team protests that the ball is dead when it strikes the ground. The umpire agrees and does not allow the homerun. (Rule 2.00 - In Flight) 10. The batter squares around to bunt, and while holding the bat motionless out over the plate the pitch comes in above the batters head. The umpire calls the pitch a ball. The defensive team manager argues the pitch should be called a strike because the bat was held in the strike zone. Umpire rules the pitch is a ball. (Rule 2.00 - Bunt) 11. The centerfielder dives and catches the fly ball; the centerfielder comes up fast to make a quick throw into the infield and drops the ball while removing it from his glove. The umpire rules a legal catch. (Rule 2.00 - Catch) 12. In a Little league baseball game, with runners on 1st and 2nd the pitcher commits an illegal pitch. The umpire calls balk and advances the runners to 2nd and 3rd. (Rule 2.00 - Balk) 13. A bounding ball down the 3rd baseline is grabbed by the 3rd baseman with both feet in foul territory. The ball, however, was over fair territory when it was touched. The umpire rules it a foul ball because of where the fielder's feet were when the ball was touched. (Rule 2.00 - Fair Ball - NOTE) 14. With a runner on 1st and 3rd base and one out, the batter hits a fly ball to right field. The runner on 1st goes almost all the way to 2nd thinking the ball will not be caught. The right fielder makes a great catch and throws the ball into the 1st baseman who tags 1st for the 3rd out of the inning after the runner on 3rd has crossed the plate. The umpire rules the run counts because the 3rd out was not a force out. (Rule 2.00 - Force Play) 15. The runner on 1st is stealing as the ball is fouled into the catcher's mask and drops into the glove of the catcher. The defensive manager wants the runner now on 2nd to return to 1st because of the foul ball. The umpire disagrees and allows the runner to remain at 2nd because of the foul tip. (Rule 2.00 - Foul Tip) 16. The batter hits a ground ball that initially hits in front of home plate in fair territory. As the ball bounds toward the outfield, it goes to the right of first base (in foul territory) and does not pass over any part of the first base bag and settles down the line in foul territory. The umpire rules a fair ball because it initially hit in fair territory. (Rule 2.00 - Foul Ball) 17. The batter steps on the plate while getting a base hit. Part of the batter's front foot is on the plate and part of the heel is on the batter's box line when contact is made with the ball. The umpire does not call the batter out and allows the play to stand. (Rule 2.00 - Illegally Batted Ball) 18. The infielders are playing in because the batter is not a very good hitter. The outfielders are playing directly behind the infielders. There are runners on 1st and 2nd and one out. The batter hits a ball high in the air directly over the shortstop. The left fielder calls for the ball and catches it. The umpire calls Infield fly batter is out! (Rule 2.00 - infield Fly) 19. The 1st baseman runs over to the fence trying to catch a foul fly ball. In reaching over the fence into the stands a fan reaches up for the ball and knocks 'it away from the 1st baseman. The umpire rules spectator interference and calls the batter out. (Rule 2.00 - Interference) 20. The pitch is made and the runner on 1st is stealing 2nd base after the ball reaches the batter and gets away from the catcher. The catcher retrieves the ball and while he/she is coming up to throw the umpire inadvertently steps in the catcher's path, the quick catcher clears the umpire and makes the throw to 2nd. The runner beats the throw to 2nd. The plate umpire calls umpire interference and moves the runner back to 1st base. (Rule 2.00 - Interference) 21. The batter hits a slow ground ball to the shortstop. While waiting to field the ball, the runner on 2nd is attempting to advance to 3rd base. However, while running to 3rd base the runner slows down and times it so that he/she is directly in front of the shortstop when the ball gets there, which causes the shortstop to miss the ball. The umpire calls Time, the runner is out for interference. (Rule 2.00 - Interference) 22. The batter hits a ball into deep centerfield. While the batter-runner is rounding first base he/she collides with the first baseman knocking down the batter-runner. The base umpire immediately calls Time and awards the batter-runner 2nd base. (Rule 2.00 - Obstruction & 7.06) 23. The count on the batter is 2 balls and 2 strikes. The pitcher delivers ball 3 to the batter and the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher. While the batter is adjusting his/her batting glove the pitcher toes the pitcher's plate and fires strike 3. The manager of the offensive team argues that this is a quick return pitch and should not be allowed. The umpire rules in favor of the defense - strike 3. (Rule 2.00 - Quick Return) 24. The batter gets set to hit the next pitch with a 2-ball and 2-strike count. The pitcher throws an inside pitch at which the batter swings, with the ball striking the batter's hands. The umpire awards the batter 1st base. (Rule 2.00 - A Strike) 25. The count on the batter is 3 balls and 2 strikes. The batter attempts to bunt the next pitch down the 1st base line, however, it goes foul. The batter steps back into the box and is ready for the next pitch. The umpire tells the batter that he/she is out for bunting foul on the 3rd strike. (Rule 2.00 - A Strike) 26. The strike zone is that space over home plate, which is between the batter's armpits and the bottom of the knees. (Rule 2.00 - Strike Zone) Rule 3.00 27. A player in the starting lineup who has been removed for a substitute may re-enter the game once provided his/her substitute has completed one time at bat or played defensively for a minimum of six (6) consecutive outs. (Rule 3.03) 28. The starter plays innings one, two, and three, in the fourth inning a substitute is brought in for that starter. In the top of the fifth inning the starter is brought back in to replace another starter. The scorekeeper says this is legal and the umpire agrees. (Rule 3.03) 29. The starting line-ups are exchanged and the visiting team has their ace listed as the starting pitcher. The visiting team scores 10 runs in their top half of the 1st inning. The visiting team manager now wants to save the ace pitcher for a game later in the week. The manager replaces the listed starting pitcher with someone else. This is allowed by rule because the pitcher did not warm up. (Rule 3.05) 30. The relief pitcher warms up and the game is resumed. The substitute pitcher throws the first pitch high over the catcher's head and shows visible emotions / nervousness (like he doesn't want to pitch anymore). The manager brings in the 2nd baseman to pitch. The umpire allows this change because in his judgment, the pitcher was too nervous to pitch. (Rule 3.05) 31. The batter steps into the batter's box and promptly strokes a single on the first pitch. The defensive manager comes out to the umpire and appeals to the umpire that the offensive team is batting out of order. In checking this out, the umpire determines that the batter is an unannounced substitute batter and rules runner is allowed to stay on first. (Rule 3.08) 32. A long fly ball down the right field foul line is very near the fence. The right fielder charges over to the fence and reaches up and is about to catch the ball on the playing field when a spectator reaches across the fence and catches a souvenir ball, clearly interfering with fielder attempting to catch the batted ball. The umpire calls the batter out because of the spectator interference. (Rule 3.16) Rule 4.00 33. The local Little League elects to use the continuous batting order in their Major divisions for the upcoming season. In the top of the 3rd inning the visiting team has a player that becomes ill and must leave the game. In the top of the 5th inning, the player is feeling better and the visiting manager inserts player back into the original spot in the batting order and game continues. The home team manager protests and umpire agrees that player can't return. (Rule 4.04) 34. A manager is ejected from the game on Saturday. His team is scheduled to play on Wednesday but the game is forfeited. Since his next game is scheduled for Friday, the manager will be allowed to be in attendance at the game site. (Rule 4.07) 35. The game is tied in the bottom of 6th inning with two outs and a runner on 3rd base. The batter hits a sharp ground ball to the 2nd baseman who misses the ball; however, the right fielder makes a super play and throws to 1st base in time to get the 3rd out. The umpire says game is over because the runner from 3rd base scored before the 3rd out was made. (Rule 4.09(a) EXCEPTION) 36. A manager consistently starts the base runners early in violation of rule 7. 13. The umpire( s) warn the manager that any more violations of this rule can and will result in a forfeit. (Rule 4.15) 37. Game time is 6 p.m. and one of the teams has only 8 players but knows that the 9th player is on the way. The umpire starts the game with 8 players hoping to insert the 9th player in the last spot in the batting order when the player arrives. (Rule 4.16) 38. During a game one of the teams Jose a player to a family function late in the game. This puts that team down to eight players. The umpire says the game is ended and it is an automatic forfeit. (Rule 4.17) 39. The game is over and the manager of the losing team realizes that the winning team used a pitcher that was an ineligible pitcher for the game and protests before the umpire(s) leave the field. The umpire(s) does not allow the protest because the manager should have protested before the game was over. (Rule 4.19) Rule 5.00 40. The shortstop overthrows the 1st baseman when attempting to retire the batter-runner. The ball accidentally hits the 1st base coach and rolls up the right field line. The batter-runner advances to 2nd base. The defensive manager believes the runner should be out for the interference of the 1st base coach. The umpire allows batter-runner to stay at 2nd. (Rule 5.08) 41. A sharp ground ball hit toward the shortstop accidentally hits the runner advancing from 2nd base to 3rd base. The umpire declares runner out and places the batter-runner on 1st base. (Rule 5.09) 42. The offensive manager calls "Time Out" after the first pitch to the leadoff batter in the 3rd inning and talks to the batter. After several runners get on base the manager again requests "Time Out" to talk to the runner on 2nd base. The umpire allows 2nd time out. (Rule 5.10 (d) NOTE) 43. With a runner on 3rd, the pitch is fouled off and goes into the parking lot. The umpire gives the catcher a new ball and the catcher throws it to the 3rd baseman covering 3rd base to pick off the runner who has not gotten back to 3rd yet. The base umpire calls the runner out. (Rule 5.11) Rule 6.00 44. The batter is not happy with the ball and strike calls of the umpire. To show his/her displeasure with the umpire, the batter refuses to get into the batter's box when told to do so by the umpire. The umpire ejects player. (Rule 6.02) 45. The batter steps out of the batter's box after the pitcher starts his windup. The pitcher continues and completes the pitch. Time was not called. The umpire calls "Ball" or "Strike" as the case may be. (Rule 6.02) 46. When the batter takes his/her position in the batters box, both feet must be within the batters box, the lines defining the box are not considered within the batters box when judging feet position. (Rule 6.03 APPROVED RULING) 47. The batter tries to get on base with a bunt. The ball is bunted down the 1st base line, but the 1st baseman knew what the batter was thinking, and was in place to make a play. The ball was rolling down the line in foul territory, fearing that the ball was going to roll back into fair territory and with the 1st baseman in position for the out; the batter-runner kicks the ball while it is still foul. The umpire calls "Foul Ball". (Rule 6.05) 48. The batter tops the ball and it goes straight down and hits the plate and then rolls in front of the plate. The catcher pounces on the ball and gets set to throw to 1 st. The batter-runner is running inside the 1st baseline toward 1st base only a quarter of the way down the line when the catcher throws the ball hitting the batter-runner. The batter-runner is called out for interference. Rule 6.05) 49. In an effort to try something to increase the odds of getting a hit, the batter steps from one batter's box to the other while the pitcher is winding up. The umpire rules "No Pitch" to the batter. (Rule 6.06) 50. With one out, and a runner on 3rd base, a pitch is delivered to batter and the catcher misses it. While the catcher is chasing after the ball the pitcher comes in to cover the plate. The catcher gets the ball and turns to throw to the pitcher covering. The batter sees that the runner from 3rd is going to be a dead duck, so the batter moves in front of the pitcher while trying to look like it is a move to get out of the way. The catcher throws ball towards pitcher, however the ball hits batter, which results in no play on the runner at the plate. The umpire calls the batter out and sends the runner back to 3rd. (Rule 6.o6(c) EXCEPTION & 7.09) 51. Debbie is scheduled to bat but Erica steps into the box and promptly strokes a double to right centerfield. The defensive team appeals to the home plate umpire before the next pitch or play. The umpire recognizes that Debbie was scheduled to bat and that Erica batted out of turn. The umpire calls Erica out and removes her from 2nd base. (Rule 6.07) 52. 6th batter in the line-up is scheduled to bat, but the 7th batter bats instead and strokes a triple. The defense manager is asking the assistant coach if that was the proper batter. While the assistant coach is checking the score book the 8th batter steps into the box. The first pitch is delivered to the 8th batter when the defensive dugout finds that the 7th batter did in fact bat out of turn. They call "Time" and inform the umpire, the umpire calls the 7th batter out and removes him/her from 3rd base and brings the 7th batter to bat again. (Rule 6.07 (c)) 53. The 3rd batter is scheduled to bat but the 4th batter hits a single. The 6th batter now bats and takes ball 1. The defensive team calls "Time" and tells the umpire something is wrong. The umpire looks over the line-up card and sees that indeed 3rd batter should have batted; but because of the pitch to the 6th batter the umpire rules that the next proper batter is the 5th batter and should get in the box with a 1 - 0 count. (Rule 6.07 (d)) 54. The batter is set in the box and the pitcher winds up and fires. The pitch is high and inside and clips the batters uniform sleeve. The defensive manager argues that it did not hit the batter it hit the uniform shirt. The umpire agrees and tells the batter to stay in the box and hit. (Rule 6.08) 55. Runner on 3rd base, no outs and a 3..2 count on the batter. As the pitch is delivered the batter takes a mighty swing and clips the catcher's glove as the ball is hit to deep left field. The ball is caught for the 1st out of the inning and the runner on 3rd tags properly and scores. The umpire scores the run and places batter-runner on 1st base because of the catchers' interference. (Rule 6.08) 56. In a Junior baseball/softball game, there are two outs and two strikes on the batter with a runner on 1st base and the pitcher delivers a pitch in the dirt that the batter swings and misses. The umpire rules that since 1st base was occupied the batter is not allowed to run to first. (Rule 6.09 (b) Baseball and Softball) Rule 7.00 57) The batter crushes a fastball down the left field line that has extra bases written all over it. The left fielder thinks the same thing and throws his/her glove at the ball and hits the ball with the glove. Unfortunately this knocks the ball even further away from the left fielder. The batter-runner puts it into high gear in the attempt for an in the park home run and is thrown out at the plate. However, the umpire sends the batter-runner back t03rd base because the rule calls for a 3 base award for throwing equipment and hitting a batted ball. (Rule 7.05) 58) The throw from the outfielder skips past the pitcher as the batter-runner is approaching 2nd base. The catcher has the mask in the right hand and reaches out and scoops up the ball in the mask. The umpire sees that all play is over; batter-runner is standing on 2nd base and by rule awards the batter-runner home, a two base award. (Rule 7.05) 59) The 1st baseman has responsibility for being the cut-off on the throw from the outfielders to the plate. The run scores as the throw comes in on one bounce to the 1st baseman, but it takes a bad hop over the 1st baseman's head. The 1st baseman throws his/her glove at and hits the ball as it goes over his/her head. The batter-runner tagged 1st base before the glove hit the ball. The umpire awards the batter-runner 3rd base. (Rule 7.05) 60) Groundball to the shortstop who comes up firing, trying to get the speedy batter-runner. But in the shortstop's haste to throw the batter-runner out, the ball is overthrown into dead ball territory. The batter-runner had not reached 1st base before the release of the throw. The umpire places the batter-runner at 3rd base. (Rule 7.05) 61) The centerfielder fires the ball from centerfield in an attempt to get the runner trying to make it to 3rd on the base hit. The ball sails and ends up in the parking lot. At the time of the throw the lead runner was between 2nd and 3rd and the batter-runner was between home and 1st base. The runners are placed at 2nd and 3rd. (Rule 7.05) 62) Batter hits routine fly ball to centerfielder, which is caught. Batter-runner was obstructed by the 1st baseman before reaching 1st base. Umpire awards batter-runner first base for obstruction. (Rule 7.06) 63) The batter strokes a ball deep to the outfield and in running the bases has to change running direction to avoid a collision with the shortstop. In the umpires judgment the batter-runner would have made it to 3rd base had there been no change of direction. The ball reaches 3rd base ahead of the batter-runner and batter-runner is tagged. The umpire immediately calls "Time" identifies the obstruction on the shortstop and awards the batter-runner 3rd base. (Rule 7.06) 64) In running the bases the batter-runner rounds 1st base on the way to 2nd, but while rounding 1st runs 15-feet out of the base line on the way to 2nd. The umpire calls the batter-runner out for being out of the base line. (Rule 7.08(a)) 65. With a runner on 3rd base the batter lofts a high fly ball to short left field. The runner tags and starts home, the throw beats the runner by a mile. The runner now is in a rundown between 3rd and home. At the last moment the runner dives headfirst back into 3rd. The umpire calls the runner out for head first sliding. (Rule 7.08 (a)) 66. The 2nd baseman takes the strong and accurate throw from the right fielder and is waiting for the batter-runner to come into 2nd base. The batter-runner seeing that he/she is a dead duck, intentionally barrels into the 2nd baseman and knocks the ball loose. The umpire calls batter-runner out for not sliding or attempting to go around the fielder. (Rule 7.08 (a)) 67. Runner on 1 51 base and the batter lofts a fly ball to the right fielder. The runner on 1st advances only a few steps off 1st watching to see if the ball is caught. The batter-runner passes the lead runner also watching to see if the ball is caught; the ball is dropped and the lead runner hustles to 3rd base and the batter-runner ends up at 2nd base. The umpire calls "Time" and calls the runner at 3rd out for allowing the batter-runner to pass. (Rule 7.08 (h)) 68. The lead runner is coming screaming into 3rd base. Seeing the 3rd base coach giving the run sign the runner has it in overdrive. At the last second the 3rd base coach thinking the runner will be thrown out at home puts out his/her arms and grabs hold of the runner to stop him/her. The umpire calls the runner at 3rd out for interference by a base coach. (Rule 7.09) 69. With the winning run on 3rd base and one out the batter hits a fly ball to shallow centerfield. The base coach has the runner tag up at 3rd. On the touch of the ball by the outfielder the base coach gives the tagging-up runner a little push towards home. The umpire seeing no attempted play at the plate allows winning run to score. (Rule 7.09) 70. The batter bunts the ball in front of home plate and busts down the 1st baseline. The batter-runner is running on the inside of the foul line approximately 2/3 the way down the line, when the catcher picks up the ball, pulls the arm back like he/she is going to throw the ball. However, the batter-runner is in the way of the catcher and the catcher never throws the ball. The umpire calls the runner out for running lane violation. (Rule 6.05) 71. Ground ball to the 2nd baseman with a runner on 1st. The runner from 1st bumps into the 2nd baseman; as the defender is about to field the ball. The ball goes through the legs of the 2nd baseman and into right field. The umpire allows play to continue because the contact was very minor. (Rule 7.09) 72. The batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop, who throws wild into the stands (ball is dead). The batter-runner misses 1st base but is awarded 2nd base on the overthrow. Once the ball is put back into play, the defensive team makes a proper appeal that the batter-runner missed 1st and the umpire calls him out. (Rule 7.1) 73. In a Little League baseball game, the runner on 1st base leaves before the pitch has reached the batter. The batter hits a fly ball to center field, the runner properly tags up and advances after the catch. The umpire calls "Time" and puts the runner back to 1st base for leaving early. (Rule 7.13) 74. The runner on 2nd scores on a base hit, but fails to touch 3rd on the way home. The ball is finally thrown to the infield and the defense requests "Time". After time is called the defense appeals to the umpire that the runner who just scored missed 3rd base. The umpire agrees and calls the runner out for missing 3rd base. (Rule 7.10) Rule 8.00 75. From the windup position the pitcher may step and throw to a base in an attempt to pick off a runner while in contact with the pitcher's plate. (Rule 8.01(a)) 76. In a Little League baseball game, the pitcher may pitch from the set position; however the pitcher is required to come to a complete stop when doing the stretch. (Rule 8.01(b) NOTE) 77. The penalty for bringing the hand in contact with the mouth or lips while in the 10-foot circle is immediate removal from the game. (Rule 8.02 (a)) 78. A manager or coach may be granted "Time" to talk to any defensive player(s). There is a visit charged to the pitcher for each such conference. (Rule 8.06) Rule 9.00 79. Plate umpire must wear mask, throat protector, shin guards, and chest protector. (Rule 9.01(a)(NOTE)) 80. Any umpire's decision that involves the interpretation of a playing rule is not protestable by the manager and/or coach, even if the interpretation is wrong. (Rule 9.02) 81. If a manager or coach is going to appeal to an umpire on a rule interpretation the manager/coach should appeal to the home plate umpire, because the home plate umpire is the only umpire who can make the final decision. (Rule 9.02) 82. If a decision is appealed, the umpire making the decision must ask another umpire for information before making a final decision. (Rule 9.02) 83. The power to forfeit a game lies with any and all umpires who are involved in the game. (Rule 9.04 (a)) 84. The home plate umpire declares all infield flies, because it is only the home plate umpire that has infield fly responsibilities. (Rule 9.04 (b)) 85. The base umpire makes a questionable rule interpretation ruling, the coach gets "Time" granted, and discusses with the base umpire. The base umpire listens to what the coach has to say and decides to go to the plate umpire (U/C) to discuss. The base umpire and UIC disagree with each other on the ruling. The UIC determines which decision shall prevail and makes the ruling based on which umpire having the best position and which decision is most likely correct. (Rule 9.04) Softball 86. A pitcher pitches in six (6) innings in a Little League Major softball game on Saturday. She is eligible to pitch in a maximum of six (6) innings in a game that is scheduled for Monday evening, which is the start of a new week. (Regulation VI) 87. In Junior, Senior, or Big League softball. if a pitcher pitches in five (5) or more innings, she is required to have three (3) days rest. (Regulation VI) 88. Team A shows up for a Junior League game with Team B. The pitcher for Team A is warming up using an optic yellow softball. The manager of Team B sees this and complains to the umpire that the ball is illegal. The umpire agrees and says the pitcher must use a white, smooth, or concealed stitch softball. (Rule 1.09) 89. As the defensive team is taking the field to start the game, the umpire notices that the pitcher, second baseman, and right fielder are not wearing any headgear. The first baseman, left fielder, and centerfielder are wearing white hats, and the shortstop and third baseman are wearing white visors. The umpire calls the manager out and says this is illegal, because all players must wear uniforms identical in color, trim, and style. (Rule 1.11 (a)) 90. The pitcher in her delivery steps or hops off the front of the pitcher's plate, replants her pivot foot, pushes off from the new starting point and completes her delivery having both feet within the circle. The opposing manager complains that this is a crow hop and is illegal. The umpire disagrees because he says the pitcher is not gaining an advantage. (Rule 2.00 - Crow Hop) 91. Leaping is an act by the pitcher, which causes the pitcher to be airborne with her entire body in the air, and moving towards home plate as the delivery is completed. This is an immediate dead ball - illegal pitch, which will be a ball on the batter and no advance of the runner or runners that are on base. (Rule 2.00 - Leap & 8.05) 92. In a Little League Major softball game, the runner on first base is stealing and leaves the base on the release of the ball from the pitcher's hand. The umpire calls the runner out for leaving early. The ball is dead and it is ruled "No Pitch". (Rule 7.08 (a)) 93. A fake throw by the pitcher while in the circle is considered a play for the purpose of the circle rule. (Rule 7.08 (a)(5) NOTE) 94. With a runner on third base, the batter receives a base on balls. The runner on third breaks for home after the pitch and stops in the baseline watching the batter-runner advance. As the batter-runner is advancing to first base, the ball is returned quickly to and in possession of the pitcher within the eight-foot (8') circle. Without hesitating the batter-runner continues on towards second base, hoping to draw a throw so her teammate can try to score. The umpire declares the runner on third base, who is just standing there watching the batter-runner advance, out for violation of the circle rule and returns the batter-runner to first base. (Rule 7.08 (a)) 95. The pitcher is allowed to take one step backwards and one step forward at any time during the delivery of the pitch providing it is one continuous fluid motion. (Rule 8.01 g&h) 96. The pitcher shall take a position with her pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. This contact must be on or partially on the top surface of the pitchers plate. The non¬-pivot foot must be on or behind the pitcher's plate. (Rule 8.01) 97. The pitcher, in delivering the pitch to the batter, pushes off and drags her foot in contact with the ground prior to her non-pivot foot touching the ground. The opposing manager complains to the umpire that this is illegal because she does not have contact with the pitcher's plate during the delivery of the pitch. Umpire disallows the manager's complaint and says this is perfectly legal. (Rule 8.01) 98. The catcher is setting up to receive the pitch. She has her entire right foot on the ground outside the catchers' box. The pitcher pitches the ball and the umpire declares "Time" and calls an illegal pitch and awards a ball to the batter. (Rule 8.04) 99. In a Little League Major softball game, as the pitcher brings her arm back to start her motion, the ball slips out of her hand and goes directly to the ground. The runner on 1st base breaks for 2nd base when the ball hits the ground. The umpire calls the runner on 1st base out for leaving early because the ball did not reach the batter. (Rule 2.00 - Dropped Ball & 8.07) 100. A left handed batter sets up in the batters box with her left foot on the back line of the box. As the pitch is delivered, the batter runs up in the batters box, hitting a slap bunt past the 3rd baseman. The batters left foot is on the ground on the front line of the batters box and her right foot is in the air. The batters' right foot comes down completely outside the batters box after she has made contact with the ball. The umpire rules she is out for an illegally batted ball. (Rule 6.06) |