OHSAA 2019 BASEBALL MECHANICS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In the sixth inning, an eligible player arrives and the visiting coach wants to
substitute him in the lineup for the injured player and return his team to nine
players.
a. This is permissible.
b. A team that must play with eight players may not return to nine players.
c. A team playing with eight players may return to nine if the player coming in to
substitute is listed on the lineup card as a possible substitute.
d. A team may return to nine players provided the opposing coach agrees to the
substitution.
A
After a double to center field that stays in play, a teammate from the dugout
comes out to celebrate with the runner who scored from third. There have been
no previous instances of this nature in the game.
a. The coach of the player's team shall be warned.
b. The next offender on that team shall be ejected.
c. The player is restricted to the bench.
d. Both A and B.
D
The batter is a switch hitter and the pitcher is ambidextrous. During the batter's
time at bat:
a. The batter may switch batter's boxes and the pitcher may change from a right-
hander to a left-hander.
b. The pitcher may switch from a right-hander to a left-hander, but the batter must
choose one batter's box and not change.
c. Neither the batter nor the pitcher may change how they bat or pitch.
d. The batter may change batter's boxes but the pitcher must face the batter as
either a left-hander or right-hander but not both.
D
When a batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat:
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
B
When an improper batter reaches first base, he becomes a proper batter and the
results of his time at bat become legal when no appeal has been made and:
a. A pitch or illegal pitch has been delivered to the succeeding batter.
b. An intentional base on balls has occurred.
c. All the infielders left the diamond when the half-inning ended.
d. All of the above.
D
,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
Baseballs used for competition only have to have the NFHS Authenticating Mark
on the ball to be compliant.
a. Yes, as long as the NFHS Authenticating Mark is on the ball.
b. No, the SEI/NOCSAE mark is also required to be on the baseball. So there are
two marks on the baseball.
c. No, only the SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on the baseball.
d. No, there are no requirements for baseballs used for practice.
B
A coach interferes by physically assisting a runner.
a. The runner is declared out and the ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
d. It is ignored because the runner does not score.
A
With some complaining about game management, the plate umpire puts up his
hand in a "stop" motion. Later, the non-profane complaining continues and the
plate umpire wants to eject the assistant coach. By rule:
a. Yes, the assistant coach may be ejected. The hand motion for a "stop sign" is a
warning in itself.
b. Yes, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. The umpire calmly explains to the offending coach that his actions are getting
the fans excited and putting a damper on the contest.
d. The umpire recruits the assistant coach to calm the head coach down so the
game can be completed without incident.
B
A pitcher may assume the wind-up position when:
a. His hands are together in front of his body.
b. His hands are at his side.
c. Either hand is in front of the body and the other hand is at his side.
d. All of the above.
D
The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the
discussion, he bumps the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
a. Eject the head coach because of the physical contact. No written warning is
first needed.
b. The base umpire must first provide a written warning before an ejection.
c. Explain his call in such a way that the coach understands and returns to the
dugout.
d. Accept the coach's apology and "Play Ball!"
, A
The runner and the batter-runner are both between first and second bases when
the left fielder throws the ball into third base. The ball gets past the third baseman
and rolls into the dugout.
a. Both runners are awarded third base. Since they cannot both occupy third, the
lead runner is awarded home.
b. The lead runner is awarded second and the batter-runner must remain at first.
c. Both the runner and the batter-runner are awarded home.
d. The lead runner is awarded third and the batter-runner is awarded second.
D
After the pitcher has placed his pivot foot on the ground clearly behind the plate,
he then can _______.
a. re-establish his pitching position and pitch the ball
b. do nothing else due to the fact that he would be committing an illegal pitch
c. throw or feint to a base the same as that of any infielder
d. call time and consult with the catcher
C
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
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 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.
d. The game may not start until the visiting team has nine players present.
D
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In the sixth inning, an eligible player arrives and the visiting coach wants to
substitute him in the lineup for the injured player and return his team to nine
players.
a. This is permissible.
b. A team that must play with eight players may not return to nine players.
c. A team playing with eight players may return to nine if the player coming in to
substitute is listed on the lineup card as a possible substitute.
d. A team may return to nine players provided the opposing coach agrees to the
substitution.
A
After a double to center field that stays in play, a teammate from the dugout
comes out to celebrate with the runner who scored from third. There have been
no previous instances of this nature in the game.
a. The coach of the player's team shall be warned.
b. The next offender on that team shall be ejected.
c. The player is restricted to the bench.
d. Both A and B.
D
The batter is a switch hitter and the pitcher is ambidextrous. During the batter's
time at bat:
a. The batter may switch batter's boxes and the pitcher may change from a right-
hander to a left-hander.
b. The pitcher may switch from a right-hander to a left-hander, but the batter must
choose one batter's box and not change.
c. Neither the batter nor the pitcher may change how they bat or pitch.
d. The batter may change batter's boxes but the pitcher must face the batter as
either a left-hander or right-hander but not both.
D
When a batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat:
a. The ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
B
When an improper batter reaches first base, he becomes a proper batter and the
results of his time at bat become legal when no appeal has been made and:
a. A pitch or illegal pitch has been delivered to the succeeding batter.
b. An intentional base on balls has occurred.
c. All the infielders left the diamond when the half-inning ended.
d. All of the above.
D
,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
Baseballs used for competition only have to have the NFHS Authenticating Mark
on the ball to be compliant.
a. Yes, as long as the NFHS Authenticating Mark is on the ball.
b. No, the SEI/NOCSAE mark is also required to be on the baseball. So there are
two marks on the baseball.
c. No, only the SEI/NOCSAE mark is required on the baseball.
d. No, there are no requirements for baseballs used for practice.
B
A coach interferes by physically assisting a runner.
a. The runner is declared out and the ball remains live and in play.
b. The ball becomes dead immediately.
c. It is a delayed dead ball.
d. It is ignored because the runner does not score.
A
With some complaining about game management, the plate umpire puts up his
hand in a "stop" motion. Later, the non-profane complaining continues and the
plate umpire wants to eject the assistant coach. By rule:
a. Yes, the assistant coach may be ejected. The hand motion for a "stop sign" is a
warning in itself.
b. Yes, the warning may be verbal or written.
c. The umpire calmly explains to the offending coach that his actions are getting
the fans excited and putting a damper on the contest.
d. The umpire recruits the assistant coach to calm the head coach down so the
game can be completed without incident.
B
A pitcher may assume the wind-up position when:
a. His hands are together in front of his body.
b. His hands are at his side.
c. Either hand is in front of the body and the other hand is at his side.
d. All of the above.
D
The head coach is very upset about a close call at first base and during the
discussion, he bumps the base umpire. By rule, the umpire should:
a. Eject the head coach because of the physical contact. No written warning is
first needed.
b. The base umpire must first provide a written warning before an ejection.
c. Explain his call in such a way that the coach understands and returns to the
dugout.
d. Accept the coach's apology and "Play Ball!"
, A
The runner and the batter-runner are both between first and second bases when
the left fielder throws the ball into third base. The ball gets past the third baseman
and rolls into the dugout.
a. Both runners are awarded third base. Since they cannot both occupy third, the
lead runner is awarded home.
b. The lead runner is awarded second and the batter-runner must remain at first.
c. Both the runner and the batter-runner are awarded home.
d. The lead runner is awarded third and the batter-runner is awarded second.
D
After the pitcher has placed his pivot foot on the ground clearly behind the plate,
he then can _______.
a. re-establish his pitching position and pitch the ball
b. do nothing else due to the fact that he would be committing an illegal pitch
c. throw or feint to a base the same as that of any infielder
d. call time and consult with the catcher
C
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
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 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.
d. The game may not start until the visiting team has nine players present.
D
