WVSSAC EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The runner is standing on second base when a line drive hits him. The second baseman was
playing in front of him and did not contact the ball. The shortstop was behind second base in
position to catch the line drive.
a. The ball is dead and the batter is out.
b. The ball remains in play since the second baseman had a play.
c. The ball remains in play since a base protects the runner.
d. The ball is dead and the runner is out since the shortstop had a play on the ball. - D
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for
the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if the inning lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of
Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play.
a. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the bench when discovered.
b. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the projected substitution of Baker.
c. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
d. The opposing coach has the option of accepting the results of the play or having Wilson
declared out. - C
With a count of 3-0, the batter permits a pitch that is a ball to hit him.
a.The batter stays at bat with the same count of 3-0.
b.The batter stays at bat with a count of 3-1.
c.The batter is awarded first base for being hit by the pitch.
d.The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. - D
From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up position, he must first:
a. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher's plate which must be in or partially
within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.
b. Call "Time."
,c. Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
d. B or C - A
Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home runs and the head coach
wants to put him on base. In order to give the batter an intentional base on balls:
a. The pitcher must pitch four "balls" to the batter.
b. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike
count.
c. The request may only be made before pitching to the batter.
d. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the batter be awarded first base. - B
Sanders is the RF/DH. In the sixth inning the coach wants Healy to play right field and have
Sanders to continue to be the DH.
a. True
b. False - A
The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him to legally touch third base.
a. This is legal action by the coach.
b. This is interference by the coach and the ball is immediately dead.
c. This is interference by the coach and the ball is dead at the end of playing action.
d. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in play and runners may advance at their
own risk. - D
The leadoff hitter has a 3-2 count. There is a check-swing situation and the plate umpire calls
ball four. The base umpire upholds the plate umpire's decision and B overruns first base without
attempting to go to second base. The first baseman tags the batter/runner out.
a. That is the correct procedure.
b. Runner is protected until he goes past first base.
c. The defense should wait until the pitcher has the ball and make an appeal.
d. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not attempt or feints toward
second base. - D
A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
a. He has secured the ball in his cap.
, b. He has the ball in his glove for two steps before accidentally dropping the ball.
c. He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his dugout.
d. The batted ball in flight caromed off a runner and was secured by the fielder before touching
the ground. - C
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
a. Touches first, second or third base.
b. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or
equipment.
c. Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third.
d. All of the above - D
A batted ball is one-hopped to the pitcher who gloves the ball. He cannot immediately get the
ball out of his glove and tosses the glove with the ball to the first baseman.
a. Ball stays live and in play.
b. The out is declared if the ball/glove gets to first base before the runner.
c. It is not a two-base award.
d. All of the above. - D
The head coach has been complaining about the officiating for most of the game. Finally, in the
sixth inning, the base umpire has had enough and ejects the coach. Is this legal?
a. Yes, a coach may be ejected at any time for any violation of 3-3-1.
b. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. By using preventative officiating, this would not have been an issue in such late innings.
d. Explain to the coach that he is a role model and his team will replicate his behavior. - B
The visiting team traveled to the game by car. One of the starting player's car broke down and
there are only eight players present at game time. An assistant coach has gone to pick them up
and should arrive quickly.
a. The game may begin, since the coach placed the missing starter in the No. 9 position in the
lineup.
b. The game may begin, but the coach is restricted to the bench for having the confusion.
c. The game may begin if the home team's coach has no problem starting the game with eight
players.
ANSWERS
The runner is standing on second base when a line drive hits him. The second baseman was
playing in front of him and did not contact the ball. The shortstop was behind second base in
position to catch the line drive.
a. The ball is dead and the batter is out.
b. The ball remains in play since the second baseman had a play.
c. The ball remains in play since a base protects the runner.
d. The ball is dead and the runner is out since the shortstop had a play on the ball. - D
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for
the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if the inning lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of
Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play.
a. Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the bench when discovered.
b. It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the projected substitution of Baker.
c. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
d. The opposing coach has the option of accepting the results of the play or having Wilson
declared out. - C
With a count of 3-0, the batter permits a pitch that is a ball to hit him.
a.The batter stays at bat with the same count of 3-0.
b.The batter stays at bat with a count of 3-1.
c.The batter is awarded first base for being hit by the pitch.
d.The batter is awarded first base for receiving ball four. - D
From the set position, if a pitcher wants to change to the wind-up position, he must first:
a. Lift his pivot foot in a step backward off the pitcher's plate which must be in or partially
within the 24-inch length of the pitcher's plate.
b. Call "Time."
,c. Break his hands and put both hands to his side.
d. B or C - A
Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home runs and the head coach
wants to put him on base. In order to give the batter an intentional base on balls:
a. The pitcher must pitch four "balls" to the batter.
b. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike
count.
c. The request may only be made before pitching to the batter.
d. Only the catcher or pitcher may ask that the batter be awarded first base. - B
Sanders is the RF/DH. In the sixth inning the coach wants Healy to play right field and have
Sanders to continue to be the DH.
a. True
b. False - A
The third-base coach grabs the runner rounding third, forcing him to legally touch third base.
a. This is legal action by the coach.
b. This is interference by the coach and the ball is immediately dead.
c. This is interference by the coach and the ball is dead at the end of playing action.
d. The runner at third is declared out, ball remains in play and runners may advance at their
own risk. - D
The leadoff hitter has a 3-2 count. There is a check-swing situation and the plate umpire calls
ball four. The base umpire upholds the plate umpire's decision and B overruns first base without
attempting to go to second base. The first baseman tags the batter/runner out.
a. That is the correct procedure.
b. Runner is protected until he goes past first base.
c. The defense should wait until the pitcher has the ball and make an appeal.
d. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not attempt or feints toward
second base. - D
A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
a. He has secured the ball in his cap.
, b. He has the ball in his glove for two steps before accidentally dropping the ball.
c. He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his dugout.
d. The batted ball in flight caromed off a runner and was secured by the fielder before touching
the ground. - C
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
a. Touches first, second or third base.
b. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or
equipment.
c. Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third.
d. All of the above - D
A batted ball is one-hopped to the pitcher who gloves the ball. He cannot immediately get the
ball out of his glove and tosses the glove with the ball to the first baseman.
a. Ball stays live and in play.
b. The out is declared if the ball/glove gets to first base before the runner.
c. It is not a two-base award.
d. All of the above. - D
The head coach has been complaining about the officiating for most of the game. Finally, in the
sixth inning, the base umpire has had enough and ejects the coach. Is this legal?
a. Yes, a coach may be ejected at any time for any violation of 3-3-1.
b. No, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. By using preventative officiating, this would not have been an issue in such late innings.
d. Explain to the coach that he is a role model and his team will replicate his behavior. - B
The visiting team traveled to the game by car. One of the starting player's car broke down and
there are only eight players present at game time. An assistant coach has gone to pick them up
and should arrive quickly.
a. The game may begin, since the coach placed the missing starter in the No. 9 position in the
lineup.
b. The game may begin, but the coach is restricted to the bench for having the confusion.
c. The game may begin if the home team's coach has no problem starting the game with eight
players.
