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1. Umpires should utilize rules book terminology True
with coaches to help keep discussions on topic and
achieve resolution more quickly
True
False
2. It is important to know the intent and purpose of B & C & D
a rule:
Select the option:
To permit an umpire to maintain full control of the
game at all times.
To intelligently apply it in each play situation.
To ensure that a player or a team is not permitted
an advantage that is not intended by the rule.
To disallow a play to develop which may lead to
placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by
the rule.
B&C&D
3. Section Name : Rule 1 TRUE
Team personnel are permitted to use electronical-
ly provided information pertaining to their players
or team performance, in their dugout, even if the
information originates outside the field of play.
TRUE OR FALSE
4. Section Name: Rule 1 TRUE
All equipment shall be worn properly and as de-
signed by the manufacturer.
TRUE or FALSE
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5. Section Name: Rule 1 FALSE
Defensive players are permitted to wear a tinted
shield on their face/head protection in the field,
provided the shield is constructed of a molded,
rigid material. TRUE OR FALSE
6. Section Name: Rule 1 FALSE
Under NFHS rules a double first base is mandato-
ry!
7. Section Name: Rule 2 Legal advancement
With R1 on first base, F1 receives the ball back
from the catcher after delivering a strike. F1 while
holding the ball in her glove straddles the pitching
circle line. F1's left foot is completely inside the
circle and the right foot is completely outside of
the circle. R1 sees that both F4 and F6 are far away
from second base. R1 leaves first base and runs to
second without any play being made.
Legal advancement
Dead ball. R1 is called out for leaving the base early
8. Section Name: Rule 2 TRUE
A fielder who falls over or through a fence after
making a catch shall be credited with the catch.
TRUE OR FALSE
9. Section Name: Rule 2 TRUE
If a batted ball is caught before it touches the
ground, there can be no force play(s). TRUE OR
FALSE
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10. Section Name: Rule 2 All are legal, team A is charged
Team A's pitcher loads the bases on walks. The with one defensive conference.
coach asks for time and meets with the pitcher Answer Explanation: Rule
and catcher in the circle. Two batters later, the 2-14-1
catcher goes to the circle to meet with the entire
infield. A batter later, the first baseman talks with
the pitcher and catcher in the circle.
All are legal, team A is charged with one defensive
conference.
All are legal, team A is charged with one defensive
conference and two player-to-player conferences.
The first two conferences are legal. The first base-
man is ejected for initiating the third conference.
The first two conferences are legal. The coach is
ejected when the first baseman initiated the third
conference.
11. Section Name: Rule 2 Foul Ball
With R3 on third base, B2 hits a fly ball toward left
field near an area marked off and designated as
a 'press area'. F7 races over and catches the fly
ball. At the moment F7 catches the ball, F7's feet
are straddling the out-of-play line with the right
foot completely touching the ground in dead-ball
territory and the left foot completely touching the
ground in live-ball territory.
Foul ball
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Credit F7 with the catch, the ball remains live and
R3 may advance at R3's on risk
Credit F7 with the catch and award R3 home on a
catch-and-carry violation.
12. Section Name: Rule 2 Legal Catch
B1 hits a deep fly ball to centerfield. F8 runs back
and runs into the collapsible fence. She places her
foot on the fence, which is not completely horizon-
tal, and catches the ball.
13. Section Name: Rule 3 TRUE
Effective January 1, 2027 a player's uniform can
only bear the player's name, school name, school
nickname, school mascot and/or school logo. True
or False
14. Section Name: Rule 3 B) Hair ribbons are considered
Which of the following statements about player "headwear" and the same rules
head gear is false: apply to them as caps.
A)If worn, caps and visors may be mixed, but ban-
danas and plastic visors are prohibited.
B) Hair ribbons are considered "headwear" and
the same rules apply to them as caps.
C) White, black, beige along with school colors are
permitted.
D) Items to control the hair may be worn as long as
an umpire does not judge them to be a distraction
or a risk to any player.
E) None of the above
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1. Umpires should utilize rules book terminology True
with coaches to help keep discussions on topic and
achieve resolution more quickly
True
False
2. It is important to know the intent and purpose of B & C & D
a rule:
Select the option:
To permit an umpire to maintain full control of the
game at all times.
To intelligently apply it in each play situation.
To ensure that a player or a team is not permitted
an advantage that is not intended by the rule.
To disallow a play to develop which may lead to
placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by
the rule.
B&C&D
3. Section Name : Rule 1 TRUE
Team personnel are permitted to use electronical-
ly provided information pertaining to their players
or team performance, in their dugout, even if the
information originates outside the field of play.
TRUE OR FALSE
4. Section Name: Rule 1 TRUE
All equipment shall be worn properly and as de-
signed by the manufacturer.
TRUE or FALSE
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5. Section Name: Rule 1 FALSE
Defensive players are permitted to wear a tinted
shield on their face/head protection in the field,
provided the shield is constructed of a molded,
rigid material. TRUE OR FALSE
6. Section Name: Rule 1 FALSE
Under NFHS rules a double first base is mandato-
ry!
7. Section Name: Rule 2 Legal advancement
With R1 on first base, F1 receives the ball back
from the catcher after delivering a strike. F1 while
holding the ball in her glove straddles the pitching
circle line. F1's left foot is completely inside the
circle and the right foot is completely outside of
the circle. R1 sees that both F4 and F6 are far away
from second base. R1 leaves first base and runs to
second without any play being made.
Legal advancement
Dead ball. R1 is called out for leaving the base early
8. Section Name: Rule 2 TRUE
A fielder who falls over or through a fence after
making a catch shall be credited with the catch.
TRUE OR FALSE
9. Section Name: Rule 2 TRUE
If a batted ball is caught before it touches the
ground, there can be no force play(s). TRUE OR
FALSE
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10. Section Name: Rule 2 All are legal, team A is charged
Team A's pitcher loads the bases on walks. The with one defensive conference.
coach asks for time and meets with the pitcher Answer Explanation: Rule
and catcher in the circle. Two batters later, the 2-14-1
catcher goes to the circle to meet with the entire
infield. A batter later, the first baseman talks with
the pitcher and catcher in the circle.
All are legal, team A is charged with one defensive
conference.
All are legal, team A is charged with one defensive
conference and two player-to-player conferences.
The first two conferences are legal. The first base-
man is ejected for initiating the third conference.
The first two conferences are legal. The coach is
ejected when the first baseman initiated the third
conference.
11. Section Name: Rule 2 Foul Ball
With R3 on third base, B2 hits a fly ball toward left
field near an area marked off and designated as
a 'press area'. F7 races over and catches the fly
ball. At the moment F7 catches the ball, F7's feet
are straddling the out-of-play line with the right
foot completely touching the ground in dead-ball
territory and the left foot completely touching the
ground in live-ball territory.
Foul ball
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Credit F7 with the catch, the ball remains live and
R3 may advance at R3's on risk
Credit F7 with the catch and award R3 home on a
catch-and-carry violation.
12. Section Name: Rule 2 Legal Catch
B1 hits a deep fly ball to centerfield. F8 runs back
and runs into the collapsible fence. She places her
foot on the fence, which is not completely horizon-
tal, and catches the ball.
13. Section Name: Rule 3 TRUE
Effective January 1, 2027 a player's uniform can
only bear the player's name, school name, school
nickname, school mascot and/or school logo. True
or False
14. Section Name: Rule 3 B) Hair ribbons are considered
Which of the following statements about player "headwear" and the same rules
head gear is false: apply to them as caps.
A)If worn, caps and visors may be mixed, but ban-
danas and plastic visors are prohibited.
B) Hair ribbons are considered "headwear" and
the same rules apply to them as caps.
C) White, black, beige along with school colors are
permitted.
D) Items to control the hair may be worn as long as
an umpire does not judge them to be a distraction
or a risk to any player.
E) None of the above
