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Umpire School Test
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Rule 1.00 1. Use of a helmet by the batter, all base runners and base coaches is mandatory, except for the adult base coach, whose use of a helmet is optional. (1.16) 2. An extended frame mask or the hockey style mask satisfies the requirement for a catcher's throat guard. (1-17) Rule 2.00 3. When a batter squares around in a bunting position, a strike should be called by the umpire if the batter fails to pull the bat back before the ball arrives. (2.00-Bunt) (2.00-Strike) 4. On a bunted ball down the third base line, the third baseman fields the ball while both feet are in fair territory, but the ball is in the air over foul territory. Umpire rules a fair ball because the player is in fair territory when she fields it. (2.00-Fair Ball) 5. Immediately after catching a fly ball, an outfielder collides with another fielder, and as a result of the collision, drops the ball. Umpire rules no catch and leaves the ball in play. (2.00-Catch) 6. On a foul tip, the runner from first base attempts to steal second base and is thrown out by the catcher. After questioning, the umpire rules that the ball should be dead and returns the runner to first. (2.00-Foul Tip) 7. A pitched ball that bounces and then hits the batter permits the batter to be awarded first base, even though the ball is not "in flight." (2.OO-In Flight) 8. The batter fouls a pitch directly into the catcher's mask. After hitting the mask, the ball falls immediately into the catcher's mitt, where she legally catches it. Umpire rules a foul tip since the catcher caught the ball. (2.00-Foul Tip) 9. With a runner on first, the batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman, who tags the runner attempting to advance from first to second. This is considered a force out. (2.00-Force Play) 10. If on a declared infield fly, the shortstop intentionally drops the fly ball, the ball remains alive and in play and the runners on base may advance at their own risk. (2.00-Infield Fly)(6.05k) 11. On a base hit to the outfield, the umpire attempts to move into the infield, colliding with the runner rounding first base. When the runner, as a result, falls down, the defense tags him out. Umpire rules umpire interference and places the runner back on first. (2.00-Interference) 12. When tagging up on a fly ball, the runner may legally leave the base once the fielder has first touched the ball, not necessarily when the fielder catches it. (2.00-Catch)(7.08d) 13. A runner returning to a base to tag up is considered a force play. (2.OO-Force Play)(7.10) 14. While attempting to bunt a pitch the batter steps on home plate but does not hit the ball. The umpire rules the batter out because the batter is out of the box. (2.00-Illegally Batted Ball)(6.06a) 15. An outfielder catches a fly ball. As she starts to throw to the infield, she drops the ball. The umpire rules a legal catch and the batter-runner out. (2.00-Catch) Rule 3.00 16. A relief pitcher enters the game with a count of one ball on the batter. After throwing two wild pitches, the manager decides to bring in a different pitcher. Umpire disallows the substitution. (3.05b) 17. The local Board of Directors is responsible for the conduct of all spectators and cannot impose rules designed to either forfeit a game or hold the manager responsible. (3.18) 18. Player #7 is removed in the third inning for pinch-hitter #12 who doubles, spraining his ankle in a slide into second base. Player #12 is replaced by player #15. In the sixth inning the manager wants to re-enter player #7 for player #15. The umpire correctly does not allow the re-entry. (3.03) 19. With a runner on first base and two outs, the batter hits a screaming line drive in fair territory down the right field line where it is picked up by a spectator reaching over the fence into foul territory. The umpire allows the runner to score from first base with the batter awarded second base. (3.16)(2.00-Interference (d)) 20. If a team only has nine players, the manager or coach may warm-up the pitcher when the catcher is putting on his gear. (3.09) 21. The first baseman while attempting to catch a foul fly reaches over the fence where she is prevented from making a catch by an over zealous fan. Umpires rule no interference. (2.00- Interference (d)) 22. If a team is unable to field nine players due to injury or ejection, a manager may select any of his substitutes to re-enter, with umpire's approval. (3.03-Note 2) 23. (JR/SR/BL) In the top of the fourth inning, a Big League manager substitutes for his catcher. The catcher can legally re-enter the game no earlier than the top of the sixth inning, but only in the same batting position. (3.03) Rule 4.00 24. Little League rules provide that at the start of the inning and during its time at bat, the offensive team must have two base coaches, one near first base and one near third base. (4.05) 25. During the fifth inning of play, the manager of the home team feels that the field is unplayable and insists that the umpire stop play. The umpire disagrees with the manager and continues play. (4.01d) 26. With runners on first and third and one out, the batter grounds to the first baseman who tags first base and then throws to the Shortstop to complete the double play. Prior to the tag at second, the runner from third scored and the run was allowed by the umpire. (4.09a) 27. With two outs and runners on first and third, the batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman who proceeds to attempt to tag the runner from first. The runner from third scores before the tag is made for the third out. Umpire does not allow the run, since the third out is a force out. (4.093) 28. Lineups need not be exchanged at home plate prior to the start of the game, since each team has their own scorekeeper. (4.01) 29. When the pitcher begins his windup, the third base coach yells, "There she goes", causing the pitcher to stop his motion. The umpire rules an i1legal pitch and awards a ball to the batter. (4.06) 30. A Little League pitcher may never pitch more then six innings in a game, regardless of the circumstances. (Reg. VI) (4.12) 31. After two and one half innings, the game is called due to rain, with the home team leading 3-2, the game is declared "no contest" and must be replayed from the beginning. (4.10d) 32. At the end of four complete innings, the home team is leading 5-3. In the top of the fifth inning the visiting team scores three runs to take the lead before the game is stopped on account of darkness. Umpire rules a suspended game to be resumed later. (4.11) 33. The President and Player Agent are two of the members of the Protest Committee. If not involved in the protested game, the leagues Umpire-in-Chief is on the committee as well. (4.19f) 34. With runners on second and third with one out, the batter flies to left field for the second out. The runner at third tags and scores just before the other is put out trying to return to second base. The umpire allows the run to score. (4.09a)(7.10b) 35. In the bottom of the last inning of play and the score tied, the offensive team loads the bases with two outs. When the batter walks, all runners, including the batter-runner, must advance to the next base or an appeal is possible. (4.09b) 36. (JR/SR/BL) In the top of the seventh inning, the visiting team scores three runs to take a 4-3 lead. As the bottom of the seventh inning begins, the home team begins to employ a variety of stalling tactics, since it's becoming dark. If continued, the umpire can forfeit the game to the visiting team. (4.15-6) 37. The offensive coach repeatedly has his base runners leave their base before the pitched ball passes the batter to keep themselves out of a possible force play. The umpire allows this to continue throughout the game with no penalty. The umpire says she has no alternative but to allow him to do this because their is no rule to prevent a willful and persistent violation of any rule. (4.15-5) Rule 5.00 38. While attempting to pick a runner off first base, the catcher is interfered with by the plate umpire and throws the ball into right field and the runner advances to third base. Umpire rules that the ball is dead and returns the runner to first base. (5.09b) 39. An umpire can put the ball into play even if there is no batter in the box. (5.11) (6.02) (7.10) 40. The ball is alive and runners may advance at their own risk when a fair ball touches a runner or an umpire on fair territory before it touches an infielder including the pitcher or touches an umpire before it has passed an infielder other than the pitcher. (5.09f) 41. If a thrown ball accidentally touches a base coach who is in the coach's box, the ball remains alive and in play. (5.08) 42. The ball is alive on an appeal of a checked-swing. (5.02) 43. (JR/SR/BL) Following a foul ball, the pitcher, after receiving a new ball from the umpire, slips it to the first baseman. As the pitcher toes the pitcher's plate, the umpire calls play and the first baseman tags the runner. The umpire should not call a balk or an out in this situation. (5.02) 44. 0n a pitch delivered to the plate, the batter is interfered with by the catcher but still hits the ball, scoring a runner from third base. The batter is thrown out at second base trying to stretch the hit into a double. The manager has an option to take the penalty for interference or the results of the play. (6.08c) 45. While trying to get out of the way of a wild pitch, the batter is hit on the hands. The umpire rules a foul ball since the hands are part of the bat. (6.08b) 46. 0n a bunt, the batter-runner advances to first base clearly inside (to the left of) the three-foot running lane. The catcher does not throw since she might hit the runner. The umpire correctly makes no call. (6.05j) 47. On a 1-1 pitch, the batter swings and hits a foul ball while his foot is on the ground entirely outside the batter's box. Even though the manager argues that the batter should be called out, the umpire does not, since the hit was a foul ball. (6.06a) 48. With the bases loaded, the batter makes no attempt to get out of the way of an inside pitch, getting hit on the arm. The umpire calls the pitch a ball and leaves the batter up to bat. (6.08b) 49. Runner on third. Catcher touches the batter's bat in catching the pitch. Umpire declares catcher's interference. Batter is awarded first base and runner from third scores. (6.08c) 50. Player #5 singles and while #8, an improper batter, is in the batter's box, she steals second base on the first pitch to #8. This advance to second base is legal, regardless of what happens to the improper batter #8. (6.07) 51. With runners on first and third in a Senior game, a line drive strikes the base umpire who is standing in the infield, behind the mound. Umpire rules the ball dead, awarding the batter first, and the runner on first, second, leaving the runner on third at th1rd. (6.08d) 52. Anytime there is interference, the ball is dead immediately. (6.06c)(6.08c) 53. Batter #6 flies out, then batter #8 singles. Defensive team appeals that #8 was batting out of order. Umpire calls #8 out and brings #9 up to bat. (6.07) 54. On a bunt, the ball accidentally strikes the bat a second time while the bat is lying on the ground in fair territory .The umpire rules no interference and leaves the ball in play. (6.05g) 55. JR/SR/BL On a 2-2 pitch with two outs, the batter swings and misses at a ball below the strike zone. The catcher short hops the ball, coming up cleanly with the pitch. The umpire calls the batter out, retiring the side. (2.00-Catch) (2.00-In Flight) (6.0Sc) Rule 7.00 56. With a fast runner on first base, the batter hits a slow ground ball to the shortstop who overthrows the first baseman trying to retire the batter-runner. The ball goes out of play. Prior to the release of the throw the runner had touched second base. Umpire awards runners second and home (7.05g) 57. With a runner on first, the batter gets a base hit sending the runner toward third. When the throw goes to third, the runner returns to second only to find the batter-runner on the base also. The defense tags both runners. Umpire rule the batter-runner out. (7.03) 58. On a base hit to left field, the fielder attempts to score from second base. Just as the ball arrives at the plate, the runner crashes into the catcher, scoring the run. The umpire calls the runner out for failing to slide into home. (7.08a-3) 59. In running to second base, the runner at first runs around the second baseman who is fielding a ground ball in the baseline. Umpire rules the runner out for running out of the baseline. (1.08a-I) 60. With the bases loaded and two outs, one of the runners leaves early on the pitch. The batter doubles, scoring all three runs, before being thrown out at third trying to stretch the hit to a triple. Umpire correctly allows all three runs to score. (7.13b) 61. 0n a base hit to the outfield, the batter-fielder is obstructed by the first baseman while rounding first base. The umpire should call Time immediately and award the batter-runner second base. (7.06b) 62. With runners on second and third and two outs, the batter hits a ball to right center, scoring both runs. On the way to second, the batter-runner misses first base, before being thrown out at second base. Before leaving the field, the defensive team appeals that the batter-runner missed first base. The umpire rules that the batter-runner is out and no runs score. (7.10b)(4.093) 63. Appeals must always be made verbally. (7.10-Note 2) 64. With the bases loaded, the runner on second leaves early on a double to left-center field. The batter is tagged out over-running second base. Return runners to second and third. (7.13b) 65. The defensive team is considered to have left the field when all the infielders have crossed the foul line on their way to the bench or dugout. (7.10-Note 1) 66. Runner on first advances on a long hit ball. When rounding third, she passes a baserunner who was originally on second base. Umpire rules the passing runner out and leaves the ball alive and in play. (7.08h) 67. While in a rundown between second and third, the baserunner from second breaks toward third, sliding head-first into the base. The umpire rules the baserunner out. (7.08a-4) 68. Runners on first and third. The pitcher in attempting a pick-off from the pitchers plate, overthrows first base into the stands. Umpire advances runner from third, home, and sent the runner on first to second. (7.05h) 69. In a rundown between first and second, the baserunner. while trying to return to first, is obstructed by the first baseman. Umpire rules the play dead and advances the baserunner to second base. (7.06a) 70. If a pitcher makes an illegal pitch when making an appeal, such act shall be considered a play and no further appeals shall be allowed. (7.10) 71. With nobody out and runners on second and third base, the runner on second leaves base too soon. Batter hits a clean triple and is thrown out attempting to stretch his hit into a home run. The umpire returns the runners originally on second and third base to second and third, not allowing the runners to score. (7.13b) 72. In the majors division, baserunners may not slide head-first when advancing or returning to a base. (7.08a-4) 73. A baserunner is standing on third base when she is hit by a screaming line drive before the third baseman, who is playing behind the bag, had a play on it. Umpire rules the runner out, even though she was standing on the base when she was hit. (7.08f) 74. Anytime there is a possibility of a play at home plate, the runner must slide or she will be called out by the umpire. (7.08a-3) 75. 0n a double play ball, the runner from first base comes into second base standing up. The umpire calls the runner out for not sliding. (7.09l) 76. A baserunner may not leave the base until the pitched ball crosses home plate. (7.13) 77. If more than one offensive player fails to tag up on a caught fly ball, the defensive team can make an appeal on either runner, but not both. (7.10) Rule 8.00 78. While in the ten-foot circle, the pitcher brings his pitching hand in contact with big mouth. The umpire rules a ball on the batter. If runners were on base, the infraction would be a balk or all illegal pitch. (8.02a-1) 79. When replacing an injured pitcher, the relief pitcher is allowed as many warm-ups as she wants. (8.03) 80. (JR/SR/BL) While the pitcher is looking in toward the catcher for his sign, the umpire notices that the pitcher is not standing on the pitcher's plate. She rules a balk on the pitcher. (8.01) 81. There are two legal pitching positions, but the set position can only be used with runners on base. (8-01) Rule 9.00 82. An umpire's decision, which involves judgment is final. No player, manager, coach or substitute shall object to any such judgment decisions. (9.02a) 83. The only protective equipment required of a plate umpire is a mask, chest protector and shin guards. The throat guard and protective cup are optional for male umpires (9.01a) 84. Excepting the power to forfeit a game, all umpires working a game have equal authority in enforcing the rules. (9.04b-3) 85. Any time an umpire makes a call that may be in question, a manager may ask that the umpire ask another umpire for help on the play. (9.02a) 86. If different decisions should be made on one play by different umpires, the umpire-in-chief determines which decision shall prevail. (9.04c) 87. It is bad practice for any umpire to criticize or seek to reverse another umpire. (9.02c) 88. The proper way for an umpire to give a full count is to show three fingers on the left hand and two fingers on the right hand, not two fists above the head. 89. The plate umpire must receive the original of each team's lineup prior to the start of the game, even if there is an official scorer. (4.01) (9.04a-7) 90. On a very close play at first base, the base umpire calls the runner out. Even though the manager feels the base umpire is incorrect, she may not ask for him to check with another umpire for help. (9.02a) Softball 91. The pitcher attempts an appeal by throwing to first while standing on the pitcher's plate. The umpire allows the appeal and calls the appealed runner out. (7.10) 92. When delivering the ball to the batter, the pitcher removes her pivot foot from the pitcher's plate, replanting it in front of the plate. The umpire rules an illegal pitch and calls a ball on the batter. (2.00-Crow Hop) 93. On a base on balls, the pitched ball is immediately returned to the pitcher in the eight- foot circle. The batter runs to first base, rounding the base in a move toward second base. While ten feet off the base, the runner stops and returns immediately to first base. The umpire calls the runner out. (7.08a-5) 94. The pitcher, while standing on the pitcher's plate and her hands at her side, looks into get her sign, then steps back behind the pitcher's plate with the free foot, brings her hands together, pauses, then delivers the pitch. The opposing manager complains to the umpire that the pitcher may not step back. The umpire rules a legal pitch. (8.01(l) 1-2 note) 95. When the pitcher makes an illegal pitch the umpire calls a ball on the batter, but does not advance the runners on base. (8.05 Penalty) 96. When a pitcher brings her hand to her mouth or lips while in the eight-foot circle, the umpire shall immediately call an illegal pitch and award a ball to the batter. (8.02a-1) 97. If the ball slips from the pitcher's hand during her windup, but before the pitch, the umpire should declare the ball dead with no penalty, since dropping the ball was accidental. (8.07a) 98. If a baserunner leaves early on a pitched ball, the play should proceed to determine if the leaving early has any affect on the play. If not, the runner is simply returned to the base. (7.08a5) 99. While the game is in progress, umpire notices that the catcher is wearing a 1st baseman's mitt. She stops the game and tells catcher she must wear a catcher's mitt or fielder's glove, but not the 1st baseman's mitt. (1.12) 100. The catcher is standing with one foot entirely outside of the catcher's box when the pitcher releases the ball. The umpire declares an illegal pitch. (4.03) (8.04c) |