Umpire Study Questions

Umpire Study Questions In two umpire mechanics, with runners on 1st and 2nd base, the plate umpire has tag-up responsibility at 2nd base. - TRUE In two person mechanics, the plate umpire always has tag-up responsibility at 3rd base. - TRUE In two person mechanics with a runner on 1st base, the base umpire shall position him/herself approximately 3 feet behind the 2nd baseman, on the 2nd base side. - FALSE A mitt may only be worn by the catcher and/or 1st baseman. - FALSE All bats shall meet the 2004 ASA Bat Performance Standard and have either the 2000, 2004 or 2013 ASA Certification Mark and not be on the ASA Non-Approved Bat List. - FALSE A bat with the knob covered with grip tape is illegal. - FALSE B1 hits an over the fence homerun. As she touches second base she removes her helmet. The coach of the player's team is issued a warning for the offense. - FALSE A bat with the knob painted with team colors is an altered bat. - FALSE Coaches are allowed to make only one appeal per play. - FALSE During the game, it is legal for the team manager to video the game from the dugout and give it to the coach to review footage with players in between innings. - TRUE A blocked ball is a live ball that is a batted, pitched or thrown ball that is touched, stopped or handled by a person not engaged in the game, or which touches loose equipment or any object that is not part of the official equipment or playing area. - TRUE If a batter attempting to bunt holds the bat in the strike zone but does not offer at a pitch outside the strike zone, a strike shall be called. - True A charged conference is when the coach or dugout/bench personnel requests and is granted a time out to meet with either offensive or defensive personnel. - TRUE If a forced runner, after touching the next base retreats for any reason toward a prior base, the force play is reinstated. - FALSE B1 hits a roller in front of the plate which catcher fields but does not throw to 1st bases because she would have hit batter-runner who was outside three foot running lane. Interference shall be called. - FALSE Upon covering a play at 3rd base, the umpire collides with the fielder causing her to not make the play. This is umpire interference. - FALSE S1 is discovered in the game three innings after not reporting to the umpire. This is an illegal substitution. S1 and the head coach are restricted to the dugout. - FALSE For obstruction to be ruled, the act must be an intentional act that impedes the runner's attempt to advance to the next base. - FALSE Team personnel are players listed on the team's roster