High School Baseball Umpire Exam QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWER

High School Baseball Umpire Exam QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWER B1's batted ball strikes the ground and bounces up to accidentally make contact with the barrel of B1's bat while the bat is over fair ground. B1, at the time, is in the batter's box and is holding his bat. - CORRECT ANSWER-Foul Ball The pitcher shall take his sign: - CORRECT ANSWER-From the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. If the pitcher's non-pivot foot is on or behind a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher's plate: - CORRECT ANSWER-He is in the wind-up position. With R2 on second base, B3 swings and misses the pitch for strike two. His followthrough hits F2 while he is attempting to throw out R2, who successfully steals third base. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. The term "ball" is used as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Each choice is an example of the term ball. The pitcher has the right to throw or feint to a base the same as that of any other infielder when: - CORRECT ANSWER-His pivot foot is on the ground clearly behind the pitcher's plate. Pitching from the wind-up position, the pitcher pauses for a couple of seconds with both hands together above his head. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is illegal. After he starts his movement to pitch, he must continue the motion without interruption or alteration. An intentional base on balls can be given under the following circumstances: - CORRECT ANSWER-All choices are examples of an intentional base on balls circumstances. The head coach has recorded a clear video of a close play at home plate. Before the next pitch, the plate umpire may review a replay of the recording to render a decision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Illegal If an injury, illness or ejection occurs to the courtesy runner, another courtesy runner may run. - CORRECT ANSWER-True Baker was used as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning. In the sixth inning, he is used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is not allowed as Baker would be an illegal substitute when he serves as the courtesy runner for the pitcher. With the bases loaded and one out, B5 hits a line drive to the right-field fence. R3 and R2 both score, but R1 is thrown out at home. B5 safely arrives at third, but missed first base. The defense properly appeals B5's missing first base. - CORRECT ANSWER-No runs will be scored. Follow-through interference occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER-The bat hits the catcher after the batter has swung at a pitch and hinders action at home plate or the catcher's attempt to play on a runner. When a player is incapacitated during play: - CORRECT ANSWER-Time would be called if further play could jeopardize the injured player's safety, if not, time should be called except when the injury occurs during a live ball play and a putout is possible. A fake tag is an act by a defensive player without the ball that simulates a tag and: - CORRECT ANSWER-Is considered obstruction and also requires a warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender on that team shall be ejected The batter enters the batter's box with a helmet that is cracked. - CORRECT ANSWERThe batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play. What is the Foul Ball, Time-out and Dead Ball Signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both hands open above the head, signal foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately. With the runner from second attempting to advance to third base, the batted ball gets by the third baseman, who was playing in to defend a possible bunt, and contacts the runner. The shortstop is not in a position to make a play on the ball. - CORRECT ANSWER-The ball stays live and in play. If an illegal player on defense is involved in a play, the team on offense has the option to let the play stand or to allow the batter to bat again, provided the infraction is discovered: - CORRECT ANSWER-Prior to the pitch to the next batter of either team. If a thrown ball is touched with an illegal glove or mitt, and is discovered by the umpire, the coach may choose to take the result of the play or the award of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Two bases. It is not important for the umpire-in-chief to know about a courtesy runner. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when: - CORRECT ANSWER-The DH assumes a defensive position. If a pitcher is replaced as a pitcher and his replacement requires more warm-up throws than is permitted: - CORRECT ANSWER-He may return to the game if he is eligible to do so, but not to pitch. The ball is dead immediately and the batter is out when: - CORRECT ANSWER-All three choices are examples of the batter being declared out for hitting a ball outside the batter's box. After F1 has started his delivery, B1 requests but is not granted time and steps out of the batter's box. - CORRECT ANSWER-The pitch is a strike regardless of the location and the ball remains live. It would be a balk if the pitcher, after having his entire non-pivot foot pass behind the perpendicular plane of the back edge of the pitcher's plate, attempted to pick off the runner at first base. - CORRECT ANSWER-True An illegal substitute is: - CORRECT ANSWER-A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. What is the "Fair Ball" signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call. An obstructed runner returning to a base is awarded: - CORRECT ANSWER-A minimum of one base beyond his position on base when the obstruction occurred. A pitcher may turn his shoulders to check runners while in contact with the pitcher's plate while in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Set position. The official scorekeeper informs the plate umpire that the player who just completed his at bat batted out of order. - CORRECT ANSWER-The umpire shall ignore the information until the defense legally appeals. The runner on first base steals second while the batter enters the batter's box with a bat that has been altered. - CORRECT ANSWER-The ball is immediately dead. The batter is declared out and the runner is returned to first base. A defensive charged conference is held at the pitching mound with the head coach and all the infielders. The conference is considered to be concluded when: - CORRECT ANSWER-The coach crosses the foul line. In the set pitching position, the pitcher (before starting his delivery) shall stand with his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitcher's plate and with his ________in contact with or directly in front of and _______ to the pitcher's plate. - CORRECT ANSWER-pivot foot and parallel An illegal substitute may be discovered by the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Umpire, home team or visiting team. A batted ball sharply hits the ground and rebounds high in the air. It comes down inside the second baseman's shirt. - CORRECT ANSWER-The ball is dead immediately and the batter is awarded two bases. Pitching regulations begin when the batter steps into the batter's box. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The batter will be declared out when: - CORRECT ANSWER-The third-base coach interferes with the third baseman attempting to catch a foul fly ball. The pitcher, in the wind-up position, may: - CORRECT ANSWER-Either deliver a pitch or legally step backward off the pitcher's plate. A strike will be charged to the batter when: - CORRECT ANSWER-A pitch is struck at and missed, but the ball hits the batter on the wrist. If the first-base coach leaves the vicinity of his coaching box to argue a close call at first base: - CORRECT ANSWER-The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. An infield fly is a fair fly that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first and second bases are occupied and: - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. It is illegal for a pitcher to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear a glove/mitt that includes the colors white or gray or wear exposed undershirt sleeves that are white or gray. A pitch dropped during delivery and which crosses a foul line shall be called: - CORRECT ANSWER-A ball. If a pitcher defaces a ball: - CORRECT ANSWER-Any delivery is an illegal pitch, the ball is dead immediately and the player may be ejected by the umpire. A coach may have in his possession while in a coach's box: - CORRECT ANSWERStopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook. Prior to the start of the game, the umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that his participants: - CORRECT ANSWER-Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1. The state association has adopted game-ending procedures. - CORRECT ANSWEROnly those game-ending procedures may be used. When a batted ball contacts the batter while he is in the batter's box: - CORRECT ANSWER-A strike is charged to the batter as a foul ball. The state association has adopted the 10-run rule for all games played in the state. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the home team leads 9-0 and the fifth batter hits a grand slam home run. - CORRECT ANSWER-The game ends with the score 13-0, home team. The batter hits a home run with an illegal bat. The bat is lying close by. The next batter has taken a pitch when the catcher picks up the bat and shows the plate umpire that it is an illegal bat: - CORRECT ANSWER-Because a pitch has been thrown to the next batter, the home run stands. The head coach will be restricted to the dugout for the balance of the game With a runner on 3rd 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 has not started any motion to pitch: (please select the best answer) - CORRECT ANSWER-The umpire shall declare time and all players given the opportunity to reset in their positions Which of the following statements is true regarding obstruction - CORRECT ANSWERis declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner During the pre-game conference: - CORRECT ANSWER-All three of the choices are part of the pre-game conference. -Umpires share an explanation of good sporting behavior throughout the game -The lineup cards are exchanged and checked -Head coaches verify that all players are legally equipped and using only legal equipment When a runner creates malicious contact with any fielder: - CORRECT ANSWER-It is considered to be offensive interference During the pregame conference - CORRECT ANSWER-Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped If an illegal player is involved in the game-ending double play, the offense must make the discovery known - CORRECT ANSWER-Before all infielders have crossed the foul lines A coach may have in his possession while in a coach's box - CORRECT ANSWERStopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook A coach leaves the dugout to assist in restoring order when a physical confrontation occurs on a hard slide at second base - CORRECT ANSWER-The coach is not in violation of the rule