HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL UMPIRE
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Can video be used to assist in rendering a decision during a game?
Answer: No, the umpire may not allow the use of video.
●● When does the umpires' jurisdiction begin?
Answer: At least 45 minutes prior to the game's scheduled starting time
or as soon as they enter the school grounds.
●● How many players must each team have present to start a game?
Answer: At least 9 players.
●● Can a game be finished with fewer than 9 players?
Answer: Yes, a game can finish with at least 8 players.
●● What type of questions are included in the LHSAA rules test?
Answer: TRUE / FALSE and MULTIPLE CHOICE.
●● What happens if the umpire gives the 'Do Not Pitch' signal but does
not call 'Time-Out'?
,Answer: The ball remains live and in play.
●● What is the ruling if the dugout area is extended?
Answer: It shall be done parallel to the foul line toward the outfield and
applied equally for both teams.
●● What is the ruling when a fielder intentionally drops a fly ball with
runners on base?
Answer: It is an immediate dead ball.
●● What is the maximum distance foreign substances can be applied to a
bat?
Answer: No foreign substance may be applied beyond 18 inches from
the end of the handle.
●● Is it legal for a runner to use a rolling or pop-up slide into the fielder
if no double play is possible?
Answer: Yes, it is legal.
●● What is awarded to the batter when the pitcher commits a balk?
Answer: A 'ball' is awarded.
●● What must be declared for a team to utilize a designated hitter (DH)?
, Answer: The head coach must declare one prior to the start of the game.
●● When can a fielder legally deny a runner access to a base?
Answer: Only if he is in possession of the ball.
●● What happens on the 4th and any subsequent charged conferences in
a 7-inning game?
Answer: The pitcher shall be removed for the duration of the game.
●● Is it legal for a team to use a video camera during a game?
Answer: Yes, if it is manned by a player in uniform or an assistant coach.
●● What is the ruling if a runner misses a base after the winning run
scores?
Answer: The appeal is invalid and should be ignored.
●● Can umpires use video replay if they disagree on a call?
Answer: Yes, if one is available.
●● What happens if a defensive charged conference is concluded?
Answer: The coach or non-playing representative must cross the foul
line.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Can video be used to assist in rendering a decision during a game?
Answer: No, the umpire may not allow the use of video.
●● When does the umpires' jurisdiction begin?
Answer: At least 45 minutes prior to the game's scheduled starting time
or as soon as they enter the school grounds.
●● How many players must each team have present to start a game?
Answer: At least 9 players.
●● Can a game be finished with fewer than 9 players?
Answer: Yes, a game can finish with at least 8 players.
●● What type of questions are included in the LHSAA rules test?
Answer: TRUE / FALSE and MULTIPLE CHOICE.
●● What happens if the umpire gives the 'Do Not Pitch' signal but does
not call 'Time-Out'?
,Answer: The ball remains live and in play.
●● What is the ruling if the dugout area is extended?
Answer: It shall be done parallel to the foul line toward the outfield and
applied equally for both teams.
●● What is the ruling when a fielder intentionally drops a fly ball with
runners on base?
Answer: It is an immediate dead ball.
●● What is the maximum distance foreign substances can be applied to a
bat?
Answer: No foreign substance may be applied beyond 18 inches from
the end of the handle.
●● Is it legal for a runner to use a rolling or pop-up slide into the fielder
if no double play is possible?
Answer: Yes, it is legal.
●● What is awarded to the batter when the pitcher commits a balk?
Answer: A 'ball' is awarded.
●● What must be declared for a team to utilize a designated hitter (DH)?
, Answer: The head coach must declare one prior to the start of the game.
●● When can a fielder legally deny a runner access to a base?
Answer: Only if he is in possession of the ball.
●● What happens on the 4th and any subsequent charged conferences in
a 7-inning game?
Answer: The pitcher shall be removed for the duration of the game.
●● Is it legal for a team to use a video camera during a game?
Answer: Yes, if it is manned by a player in uniform or an assistant coach.
●● What is the ruling if a runner misses a base after the winning run
scores?
Answer: The appeal is invalid and should be ignored.
●● Can umpires use video replay if they disagree on a call?
Answer: Yes, if one is available.
●● What happens if a defensive charged conference is concluded?
Answer: The coach or non-playing representative must cross the foul
line.
