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A strike is charged to the batter when: : all of the above All of the following are true regarding gloves/mitts, EXCEPT: : gloves may have markings... An intentional walk can be granted: : A, B, & C Starting at first base, R1 overruns second base on a hit by B2. In the ensuing rundown, both runners end up on second base. F6 tags both runners. The correct ruling is: : B2 is out. B1 attempts to hit a pitched ball completely in the batter's box. She misses the pitch but the ball barely contacts her on the jersey. What is the umpire's call? : Dead ball. Charge the batter with a strike. 2 | P a g e Umpire jurisdiction begins: : Upon the arrival of one umpire. During the pregame conference with coaches and umpires, a team may take its turn at infield practice : False Which of the following is not a responsibility of the umpire during pregame? : Checking all equipment B3 erroneously bats out of order in place of B2. The error is discovered by the opposing team while B3 is at bat with a 3 ball-2 strike count. The correct ruling is: : B2 replaces B3 and assumes the 3-2 count. A batting helmet is considered legal if it has: : Both A & B B1 hits a dribbler in front of the plate and a few feet down the first-base line. F2 fields the ball and doesn't throw because B1 is outside the running lane and in the way of a potential throw. : The plate umpire lets the call stand as there is no interference on B1. 3 | P a g e The NFHS Authenticating Mark shall be on each softball. : TRUE A team's lineup card must include all of the following, EXCEPT: : All of above are required. Which statement about a catch is correct? : All of above It is a dead ball immediately when: : B3 swings at pitch three and she is hit with the pitch. F1 steps onto the pitcher's plate and, after legally bringing her hands together, steps backward to start her motion to pitch. After stepping backward, she separates her hands and steps forward to deliver the pitch. : This is legal, provided the step backwards... Which statement is an incorrect ruling of interference? : Interference is only awarded in situations when the runner physically contacts a fielder. 4 | P a g e A batter attempts to use a bat that is not on the USA Softball's Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks list but does not bear the 2000, 2004 or the USA Softball All Games Certification Mark. What is the proper penalty? : The ball is dead immediately. All runners must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. Both the batter and the coach are ejected