HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL UMPIRE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ foul lines.
Answer: The lines that define the area where a ball must be hit to be
considered fair.
◍ in field fly rule.
Answer: A rule that states if there are runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded
and a pop-up occurs in the infield, the batter is automatically out.
◍ positions.
Answer: The designated spots on the field: catcher, pitcher, 1st baseman,
2nd baseman, 3rd baseman, shortstop, right field, center field, left field.
◍ When an improper batter's actions are made legal, the batting order picks up
with the name:a. Of the batter who was skipped over by the improper
batter.b. Of the batter the defense chooses to bat next.c. Of the batter
following that of the legalized improper batter.d. The inning will be declared
over..
Answer: c. Of the batter following that of the legalized improper batter.Ref
7-1-2 PENALTY 4
◍ Obstruction of a batter is ignored if:a. The batter-runner reaches first base.b.
All other runners advance at least one base.c. Both A and
B. d. Obstruction of a batter can never be ignored..
Answer: c. Both A and B.Ref 8-1-1e
◍ 9 people play in the field.
Answer: A baseball team has 9 players in the field and 9 players batting.
,◍ The ball is dead immediately and the batter is out when:a. He hits the ball
fair with a foot touching home plate.b. He hits the ball foul with a foot on
the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box.c. He bunts the
ball fair with his knee touching the ground completely outside the lines of
the batter's box.d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 7-3-2
◍ The batter enters the batter's box with a helmet that is cracked. a. The batter
is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench. b. The
batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is
removed from play. c. Both the batter and the head coach are ejected. d. The
head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the bench for the balance
of the game..
Answer: b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged
helmet is removed from play.Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
◍ If a pitcher defaces a ball: a. The ball is dead immediately. b. He may be
ejected by the umpire. c. If he delivers a pitch with the defaced ball and
detected, it is an illegal pitch. d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 6-2-1 PENALTY
◍ During the pregame conference: a. The defense may have its pitcher taking
his warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound. b. Umpires shall ask the
head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped. c. It is
mandatory that all coaches and captains be present. d. Since everyone knows
the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good sporting
behavior is not needed..
Answer: b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally
and properly equipped.Ref 2-10-2, 4-1-3
◍ It is a delayed dead ball when: a. A runner, with the ball in play, attempts to
steal second and deliberately removes his helmet. b. A ball touches an
illegal glove. c. The umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting a
, throw. d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 5-1-2c, e, f
◍ With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's
glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the
catcher and had not started any motion to pitch. a. Time should be declared
by the plate umpire. b. All players should be given the opportunity to reset
in their positions. c. The batter is declared out. d. A and B.
Answer: d. A and BRef 2-21-5, 5-1-1n
◍ full count.
Answer: A situation where the batter has 3 balls and 2 strikes.
◍ What is the "Double Tag Rotation" signal?a. Bump both fists on top of each
other with the index finger of the right hand extended.b. Bump both fists
together in front of the body.c. Rotate both fists in a circular motion to
indicate double tag up possibility.d. Extend arm with two fingers showing
that there is a double tag possibility..
Answer: a. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the
right hand extended.Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
◍ The ball is immediately dead when malicious contact: a. Occurs by the
offense. b. Occurs by the defense. c. Both A and
B. d. Neither A nor B; the ball stays live and in play..
Answer: c. Both A and BRef 5-1-1m
◍ each team 27 outs per game.
Answer: In a standard baseball game, each team has 27 outs.
◍ If a pitcher is replaced as a pitcher and his replacement requires more
warm-up throws than is permitted: a. He may not return to the game even if
he is eligible to do so. b. His replacement cannot be allowed to exceed the
allowed number of warm-up throws. c. He may return to the game if he is
eligible to do so, but not to pitch. d. He may still return to the game to pitch
if he is eligible to do so..
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ foul lines.
Answer: The lines that define the area where a ball must be hit to be
considered fair.
◍ in field fly rule.
Answer: A rule that states if there are runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded
and a pop-up occurs in the infield, the batter is automatically out.
◍ positions.
Answer: The designated spots on the field: catcher, pitcher, 1st baseman,
2nd baseman, 3rd baseman, shortstop, right field, center field, left field.
◍ When an improper batter's actions are made legal, the batting order picks up
with the name:a. Of the batter who was skipped over by the improper
batter.b. Of the batter the defense chooses to bat next.c. Of the batter
following that of the legalized improper batter.d. The inning will be declared
over..
Answer: c. Of the batter following that of the legalized improper batter.Ref
7-1-2 PENALTY 4
◍ Obstruction of a batter is ignored if:a. The batter-runner reaches first base.b.
All other runners advance at least one base.c. Both A and
B. d. Obstruction of a batter can never be ignored..
Answer: c. Both A and B.Ref 8-1-1e
◍ 9 people play in the field.
Answer: A baseball team has 9 players in the field and 9 players batting.
,◍ The ball is dead immediately and the batter is out when:a. He hits the ball
fair with a foot touching home plate.b. He hits the ball foul with a foot on
the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box.c. He bunts the
ball fair with his knee touching the ground completely outside the lines of
the batter's box.d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 7-3-2
◍ The batter enters the batter's box with a helmet that is cracked. a. The batter
is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench. b. The
batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is
removed from play. c. Both the batter and the head coach are ejected. d. The
head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the bench for the balance
of the game..
Answer: b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged
helmet is removed from play.Ref 4-1-3b PENALTY
◍ If a pitcher defaces a ball: a. The ball is dead immediately. b. He may be
ejected by the umpire. c. If he delivers a pitch with the defaced ball and
detected, it is an illegal pitch. d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 6-2-1 PENALTY
◍ During the pregame conference: a. The defense may have its pitcher taking
his warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound. b. Umpires shall ask the
head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped. c. It is
mandatory that all coaches and captains be present. d. Since everyone knows
the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good sporting
behavior is not needed..
Answer: b. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally
and properly equipped.Ref 2-10-2, 4-1-3
◍ It is a delayed dead ball when: a. A runner, with the ball in play, attempts to
steal second and deliberately removes his helmet. b. A ball touches an
illegal glove. c. The umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting a
, throw. d. A, B and
C. .
Answer: d. A, B and C.Ref 5-1-2c, e, f
◍ With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's
glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the
catcher and had not started any motion to pitch. a. Time should be declared
by the plate umpire. b. All players should be given the opportunity to reset
in their positions. c. The batter is declared out. d. A and B.
Answer: d. A and BRef 2-21-5, 5-1-1n
◍ full count.
Answer: A situation where the batter has 3 balls and 2 strikes.
◍ What is the "Double Tag Rotation" signal?a. Bump both fists on top of each
other with the index finger of the right hand extended.b. Bump both fists
together in front of the body.c. Rotate both fists in a circular motion to
indicate double tag up possibility.d. Extend arm with two fingers showing
that there is a double tag possibility..
Answer: a. Bump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the
right hand extended.Ref NFHS Umpire Signals
◍ The ball is immediately dead when malicious contact: a. Occurs by the
offense. b. Occurs by the defense. c. Both A and
B. d. Neither A nor B; the ball stays live and in play..
Answer: c. Both A and BRef 5-1-1m
◍ each team 27 outs per game.
Answer: In a standard baseball game, each team has 27 outs.
◍ If a pitcher is replaced as a pitcher and his replacement requires more
warm-up throws than is permitted: a. He may not return to the game even if
he is eligible to do so. b. His replacement cannot be allowed to exceed the
allowed number of warm-up throws. c. He may return to the game if he is
eligible to do so, but not to pitch. d. He may still return to the game to pitch
if he is eligible to do so..
