Baseball OHSAA Mechanics UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Baseball OHSAA Mechanics UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The base umpire must be alert so that he can rule on a check swing, if requested by the plate
umpire.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


The plate umpire should verbalize both "Strike" and "Ball" calls.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


The approved uniform is the MLU navy shirt with the OHSAA embroidered logo on the right
breast.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


The ball remains live and in play when the plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False


When a balk occurs, an umpire should only announce "Balk", since the ball remains live.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False


Each official is responsible for maintaining accurate information in his/her personal profile on
myOHSAA.

, A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


Proper timing on a call is also essential for the base umpire as it is for the plate umpire.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


A full count is signaled with two closed fists.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False


Since the "hands are part of the bat", when a batter is hit by a pitch on his hand, the ball stays
live and in play.
A) True
B) False

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False


When "ball four" occurs, the plate umpire should point to first and award the walk
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - B) False


When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the game shall immediately be suspended.
A) True

B) False - CORRECT ANSWER - A) True


With no runners on base, the base umpire shall position himself behind the first baseman with
both feet in foul territory.
A) True