2015 Baseball Rules Exam
010515
NOTE: In the exam situations, F refers to a fielder, B refers to a batter, and R refers to a runner. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors
or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted.
Number
Answer
C
Reference
1-1-2,
3-1-4,
4-1-3
1
A
2
A
2-16-2, 2-24-3,
7-2-1d,
7-4-1c,
8-1-1b1,
CB 2.16.2A,
CB 6.1.1C
2-16-1g
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E
3-3-1o,
6-2-4i
B
3-3-1,
CB 3.3.1JJ
A
4-4-1 f note 2
C
CB 5.1.1N
A
5-2-2b-1
B
6-2-4d-1,
7-3-1
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Question
The visiting team turns in a lineup card with nine players listed. Just before the game is to begin,
two players arrive, and the visiting coach wants the 10th player to DH for the pitcher.
A. Neither the 10th or 11th player can play since they weren't listed on the lineup card.
B. Since the first pitch has not been thrown, the 10th player can be added as a DH for the pitcher.
The other late player is added as a legal substitute.
C. The request to add the 10th player as a DH is denied but the late players are added as legal
substitutes.
R1 on third. B2 is batting with a 1-2 count. F1 throws a pitch that bounces in front of the plate. B2
swings and contacts the ball after it bounced. The ball then goes directly to the catcher's mitt
where it is securely held. B2 runs to first and reaches without a throw.
A. B2 has struck out, he shall be removed from 1B.
B. This is an uncaught third strike, B2 has reached base.
C. This is a foul ball, B2 remains at bat with a 1-2 count.
A ball that hits the ground or home plate and then hits the batter or the bat which is held by the
batter, while he is in the batter's box is a foul ball.
A. True
B. False
R1 on second and R2 on first. F1 has come to a complete stop in the set position. As F1 begins his
delivery the on-deck batter yells, "Balk!". F1 hesitates his delivery before throwing the pitch. B3
hits a run scoring single.
A. The play stands.
B. The ball is immediately dead and the balk is enforced.
C. The ball is immediately dead and the balk is nullified.
D. The on-deck batter may be ejected.
E. C and D
A coach caught using video monitoring or replay equipment from the dugout for coaching
purposes during the course of the game shall be ejected.
A. True
B. False
Once a team is forced to play with 8 players, it may return to 9 if a substitute later becomes
available.
A. True
B. False
R1 on third. B4 hits a bounding ball that hits and ricochets off 3B. The ball then contacts R1 who is
standing fully in foul territory. F5 is playing behind the base.
A. R3 is declared out for interference.
B. B4 is awarded 1B.
C. This is a fair ball.
D. All of the above.
E. This is a foul ball.
A runner may legally return to touch a missed base provided he did not touch or was not beyond a
succeeding base after the ball had become dead.
A. True
B. False
F1 is on the rubber and ready to pitch with R1 on first base. B1 steps completely out of the batter's
box. F1 then balks.
A. It's nothing, don't enforce the balk.
B. The ball is dead and a strike is called on B1.
C. The ball is dead. Enforce the balk and advance R1 to second.
A
7-1-1
A
7-2-1;
CB 7.2.1b
B
5-1-1f-2,
8-4-2k
E
8-3-3a
A
CB 8.2.1 D
A
9-1-1 Note 1
B
10-1-7
A
1-3-3,
4-1-3b
C
2-6-1,
2-9-1,
8-4-1b,
CB 5.2.1C
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B1 leads off the inning with a single. B3 erroneously bats instead of B2 and grounds into a double
play. The defensive manager then appeals that B3 batted out of order.
A. B2 is declared out. B1's out stands, but B3's out is ignored. B3 is the next batter due up, with
two outs and the bases empty.
B. Since B3 was already out on the play, there is no additional penalty. B4 is the next batter due
up with two outs and the bases empty.
C. B2 is declared out. Since the result of the play was a double play there are now
3 outs and the inning is over.
D. B3 is declared out. B1 is returned to first base and B4 is the next batter due up with one out.
E. B2 is declared out. B1 is returned to first base and B3 is the next batter due up with one out.
B1 squares to bunt, but simply holds the bat still in the strike zone without offering or attempting
to contact the ball. The pitch is outside the strike zone. U1 will call the pitch a:
A. Ball
B. Strike
R1 on third and R2 on first. B8 hits a ground ball between first and second. F3, who is playing in
front of R2, dives to his right, but cannot make the play. The ball then strikes R2, who is past F3.
F4 is playing deep, but has no play on the ball. R1 advances home, R2 advances to second and B8
safely acquires first.
The ball is dead when it hits R2 and R2 should be declared out.
A. True
B. False
B5 hits a line drive to deep left-center that is obviously above the top of the fence. F7 throws his
glove and hits the ball, deflecting it to the ground. How many bases is B5 awarded?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
Hurdling the outstretched arms of a fielder is legal.
A. True
B. False
If a fielder illegally obstructs a runner and is responsible for failure of that runner to reach home
plate, the umpire has authority to award home plate to that runner.
A. True
B. False
The use of casts, splints or braces by umpires is prohibited. However, umpires may wear
prostheses and use mobility devices.
A. True
B. False
Batter B1 enters the batter’s box with a bat that has pine tar beyond the 18” limitation. Before a
pitch is thrown the catcher complains about the pine tar to the umpire.
A. Batter is out for having an illegal bat, head coach is restricted to the dugout
B. Since no pitch has been thrown, the batter can replace the bat
C. Player and coach are warned, bat is replaced and offending bat removed from the game
B4 hits a fly ball to deep left-center. F7 and F8 converge, and half a step after F8 gets the ball in his
glove they collide at full speed. F8 is injured (but does not lose consciousness) and falls to the
ground in pain. The ball is jarred loose from his glove and comes to rest trapped against his body
on the inside of his elbow, without ever touching the ground. F7 recovers from the collision, picks
up the ball from where it is resting on F8's elbow and throws to F5, but not before
B4 has reached 3B.
A. F8 caught the ball, B4 is out.
B. The umpire should have called time as soon as F8 was injured and awarded B4 whatever bases
he felt were appropriate.
C. F7 has demonstrated control and voluntary release of a batted ball in flight. This is a catch, B4 is
declared out.
D. No catch. The play stands with B4 on 3B.
B
2-21-4
A
3-4-5
A
3-3-1 penalty;
A
4-1-3a
B
5-1-1b,
7-3-2,
CB 5.1.1F
B
6-2-4b,
CB 6.2.4A
A
7-1-1
B
8-2-6c
B
8-4-1-g
CB 8.4.1 C
C
Rick Moore
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It is backswing interference when 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.
A. True
B. False
The offensive coach requests and is granted time to confer with the batter and R2. the defensive
coach runs to the mound to conference with the infielders and pitcher. The game is not otherwise
delayed.
A. Only the offense is charged with a conference.
B. Both the offensive and defensive teams are charged with a conference.
C. Only the defense is charged with a conference.
A warning is issued to the head coach and the next offender is ejected when:
A. A coach, player, substitute, attendant or other bench personnel leaves the dugout during a live
ball for an unauthorized purpose
B. A player calls "Time" to cause the opposing pitcher to balk
C. A player charges an umpire
D. All of the above
During the pregame conference, the umpire-in-chief should emphasize the importance of
sportsmanship to both teams.
A. True
B. False
A batter squares to bunt, and his back foot has the heel on the line of the batter's box but the toes
on the white part of the plate. If he attempts and misses the ball, is he out?
A. Yes
B. No
R1 on first. F1 has the ball in the set position. R1 takes two hard strides towards second base and
stops. F1, without disengaging, wheels, steps, and either throws or feints to 2B.
A. F1 has balked
B. This is legal
It is permissible to replace an improper batter with the proper batter prior to the completion of
the at bat.
A. True
B. False
With R2 on second and R1 on third with no outs, B7 flies out to right field. Both runners retouch
and advance, however, R1 leaves early. Once the ball is returned to the infield, the offensive
coach requests time to talk to R2 at third base. The defensive coach then yells, "Appeal third base,
the runner left too soon!"
A- Wait until the ball is put back into play and look for a proper appeal.
B- Rule on the appeal while the ball is dead.
Bases loaded, one out, R1 on third. Ground ball to F3. Batter/runner is out as F3 tags first base for
the second out. He next throws home to make a play at home on R1. The thrown ball strikes the
BR who is running from home to first. BR is running on the foul line when the ball strikes him. Ball
rolls off into foul territory and no play is made at home. R1 scores.
Umpire should call R1 out because of interference by the BR who is running inside the field of play
when the ball struck him.
A. True
B. False
R1 on third. R2 on second. No outs. Ground ball to F5. F5 throws to F2 in an attempt to put out R1
who is advancing home. R1 touches home before a tag is applied. As F2 reaches back for a throw
to F3 to put out the BR, R1 unintentionally contacts F2 knocking the ball loose. R2 advances to
third and the BR advances to 2nd.
A. No run. R1 is out for interference. R2 returns to second. BR returns to first.
B. No run. R1 is out for interference. R2 returns to second. BR returns to the plate to bat.
C. Run scores. BR is out for R1's interference. R2 returns to second.
D. No run. BR is out. R1 returns to third. R2 returns to second.
E. You got nothing. Run scores. R2 on third. BR on second.
A
CB 10.2.3 E
B
1-1-2
B
2-19
B
2-10-2
A
3-1-1
D
3-1-3;
3-1-4
B
4-1-1
D
2-21-2,
5-1-1g,
CB 5.1.1G
A
6-1-1 PEN,
CB 6.1.1C,
CB 6.2.4
COMMENT(B)
7-3-5c
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With R1 on first and a three-ball, two-strike count on B2, R1 attempts to steal second on the next
pitch, which is ball four. The base umpire, not realizing it was ball four, calls R1 out. R1 then quickly
heads for the bench and is tagged out.
A. U2 should nullify the out and return R1 to second.
B. The out stands.
Lineups become official when:
A. Immediately when the head coaches hands their lineups to the umpire-in-chief
B. They have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the umpire during the pregame
conference
C. The plate umpire says "Play Ball"
D. The two head coaches hand their lineup cards to each other
An attempted bunt, with runners on 1st and 2nd with one out, that is bunted high in the air and
can easily be caught by the pitcher, is an infield fly.
A. True
B. False
The pre-game meeting should begin approximately 10 minutes prior to the game.
A. True
B. False
B9 is the third scheduled batter of the half inning. Before that inning starts B9's coach approaches
the plate umpire and indicates that he wants S1 to pinch hit for B9. The first two batters reach
base and the coach changes his mind and sends B9 to the plate.
A. That is a projected substitution and is not permitted. Therefore, B9 is still in the game.
B. S1 was legally entered into the game and must hit or be substituted for by another legal
substitute.
At the start of the game, Jones is the DH, batting for Harris, the second baseman. In the third
inning Harris bats for himself. In the fifth inning the coach wants Jones to re-enter and bat for
Harris. U1 will:
A. Not allow the substitution. The role of the DH ended when Harris batted for himself
B. Allow the substitution, but Harris is out of the game
C. Not allow the substitution. Jones can re-enter the game later, but not in Harris' batting position
D. Allow the substitution. Harris can re-enter the game later, as long as he occupies his original
batting position.
To start a game, playable conditions on the field is determined by:
A. Visiting coach
B. Home coach
C. Umpires
B. Both coaches must agree
When R1 attempts to steal 2B, the base umpire moves in a way that he gets hit by the throw from
F2. The ball bounces away into short right field, and R1 advances to 3B.
A. This is umpire interference, return R1 to 1B.
B. This is umpire interference, return R1 to 2B.
C. This is umpire interference, declare R1 out if the umpire believes R1 could have been put out by
the throw.
D. This is nothing, the play stands.
An illegal pitch with no runners on base results in a ball to the batter.
A. True
B. False
With one out, R1 at first base steals second. While sliding into second base B2 swings and misses
the pitch for strike two. B2's follow-through strikes the catcher.
A. R1 and B2 are both declared out
B. R1 is declared out, B2 stays up to bat
C. Dead ball, B2 is declared out, R1 returns to 1st
D. Dead ball, R1 returns to 1st and B2 remains at bat
B
8-2-6l
B
8-2-2
B
8-3-3 d
B
1-5-1
B
2-21-1a
A
2-19
B
3-1-4,
4-4-1f1,
CB 4.4.1A,
CB 4.4.1B
D
CB 3.3.1 QQ
B
4-1-1
B
5-1-2 c
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R1 on first. R1 is stealing on the pitch. B9 hits a fly ball to right-center field. R1 misses second
base and heads toward third when F8 catches the ball. R1 retreats to first base properly touching
second on the way. F8's throw goes into the dugout and R1 is awarded third base and jogs across
the infield to now stand on third.
A. That is proper since the trip to third is an award.
B. R1 is subject to being called out on proper appeal.
When the ball becomes dead because of an uncaught foul, a returning runner must retouch the
bases in reverse order.
A. True
B. False
The bases are loaded when the batter takes ball four. The pitch bounces off the plate and into an
unoccupied media area. Awarded bases will be:
A. All runners will move two bases - one for the base on balls and one for the ball entering a dead
ball area.
B. Each runner, including the batter is awarded one base.
C. The batter and the runners are awarded one base for the walk and the runners are awarded an
additional base for the ball entering a dead ball area.
D. The ball stays live; it is just an awarded walk to the batter.
A batting helmet that has a mirror-like surface is legal if it meets the NOCSAE standard at the time
of manufacture and displays the NOCSAE stamp and exterior warning statement.
A. True
B. False
It is permissible for a runner to yell at a fielder to distract him as he is making a play on a batted
ball.
A. True
B. False
Neither a line drive nor a bunt can create an infield-fly situation.
A. True
B. False
A team has only 10 players and is using a DH for their F4, batting 6th. With R1 on second, R2 on
first, and 0 out, B2 is batting and hits a ground ball to the infield. R1 advances to 3B, R2 is forced
at 2B, B2 beats the relay to 1B but pulls his hamstring and cannot continue.
A. F4 may enter the lineup batting second and run for B2. The DH is terminated for the rest of the
game.
B. There are no legal subs for B2 and F4 may not run for him, but the most recent player not on
base - in this case, R2 - may run for him due to the injury. If the second spot in the order comes up
again, the umpire will declare an automatic out.
C. There are no legal subs for B2 and F4 may not run for him, so he is declared out and removed
from the bases when he cannot continue. If the second spot in the order comes up again, the
umpire will declare an automatic out.
An illegal substitute may be discovered by:
A. A fan
B. Either team
C The umpire
D. All of the above
In the 4th inning, the coaches determine that the field has become unplayable and request to stop
the game. The umpire must comply since both coaches agree.
A. True
B. False
It is an immediate dead ball when the umpire interferes with the catcher who is attempting to
throw.
A. True
B. False
A
6-1-3,
CB 6.1.3I
R1 on first. The left-handed F1 fails to stop when attempting a pickoff throw to first. The throw is
bad and gets away from F3. R1 advances to second base, but is thrown out in a close play trying
for third.
A. There is no infraction, the play stands.
B. This is a balk. However because R1 went past his award base, the balk is ignored, and R1 is out.
C. This is a balk. R1's out on the play is nullified and he is awarded the next base after his last
acquired base, which is third.
D. This is a balk. R1's out on the play is nullified and he is awarded second base.
E. This is a balk. Because the ball becomes dead immediately when a balk occurs, the rest of the
play never happened. R1 is awarded second base.
B
7-3-5c
B
8-3-3b
B
8-3-3 d
B
8-1-1-d-2
B
1-3-2c
B
2-9-1
B
2-5-1b
B
3-4-1,
CB 3.4.1A
B
4-4-1f,
3-1-4
With 2 outs, R1 at 3rd. R1 attempts to steal home as B1 swings and misses. The backswing
contacts the catcher, causing him to drop the ball however the runner was safe easily despite the
drop.
A. R2 is declared out for the last out of the inning, run doesn’t count
B. B1 is declared out for the last out of the inning, run doesn’t count
C. Umpire judgment, possible no interference call
D. Dead ball, no pitch. R1 returns to 3rd.
R1 is at first and the batter bunts down the third base line. The ball is in foul territory but
beginning to roll toward fair territory. The pitcher throws his glove at the ball striking it just before
it reaches the foul line and knocks it several feet toward the dugout.
A. Foul ball.
B. F1 is guilty of interference; the batter is awarded third base and R1 is awarded home.
C. F1 is guilty of interference; the batter is awarded first base and R1 is awarded second.
D. F1 is guilty of interference; the batter is awarded second base and R1 is awarded third.
Each runner is awarded two bases when the batter hits a foul fly ball that is caught by a fielder,
who then leaves the field of play by stepping into dead ball territory with both feet.
A. True
B. False
If a batter's loose garment, such as a shirt that is not worn properly, is touched by a pitched ball,
the batter is entitled to first base.
A. True
B. False
A laminated wood bat shall be 2 3/4 inches or less in diameter at the thickest part and 36 inches or
less in length.
A. True
B. False
Routine ground ball by B1 is fielded cleanly. The throw to 1st is bobbled but caught between the
1st baseman’s arm and chest. This is a catch, B1 is out.
A. True
B. False
A batted ball is foul when it strikes a rock positioned halfway between the pitching plate and
second base and rebounds into foul ground between home and third.
A. True
B. False
It is the start of the 8th inning. The defense has not used any conferences the entire game. How
many defensive conferences do they have left?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
Team A only has 10 players present and is using a DH for the pitcher. In the fifth inning, A’s third
baseman takes a ground ball in the face and cannot continue. U1 will:
A. Allow the DH to play third with the pitcher now batting for himself.
B. Allow the game to continue with only eight defensive and offensive players for Team A.
C. Forfeit the game to Team B immediately.
D. Forfeit the game to Team B when the third baseman is due to bat.
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5-1-1i
A
6-2-5
B
7-2-1b,
5-1-1
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8-2-6-l
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8-4-2 L 1
C
8-3-3c-1
A
1-5-4
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2-16-2,
CB 2.16.1 D
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3-1-6
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5-1-1c,
7-4-1a
B
6-1-3
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7-2-1b
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F7 makes a diving catch in foul territory but his torso slides over the line designating dead-ball
territory while his legs remain in live-ball territory. B1 is out, ball becomes dead. Runners are
awarded bases.
A. True
B. False
A balk will be declared when the pitcher, with runners on base, places his feet on or astride the
pitching plate without having the ball.
A. True
B. False
With no runners on base and a 3 and 2 count, batter B1 swings and hits a slow grounder off the
back of his fingers that are holding the bat. B1 is able to beat the throw to 1st.
A. B1 is safe at first
B. The ball is dead immediately and the B1 is out.
R1, running with the pitch on a deep fly ball to left field, touches second and nears third when the
ball is caught. R1 returns to first, missing second base but touching first. The throw from the left
fielder gets by the first baseman and goes into the dugout. R1 is awarded third base and touches
second and then third. The defense appeals that R1 missed second when he was returning to first
base. The appeal on R1 is denied, as his touching of second base while advancing to third on the
award corrected the previous infraction.
A. True
B. False
A runner is out when with two outs he attempts to advance to home plate when the batter
interferes with a play at home.
A. True
B. False
Each runner is awarded two bases when:
A. The pitcher throws a wild pitch into dead-ball territory
B. A player throws his glove at - but does not hit - a thrown ball
C. A catcher stops a pitch deflected off his shin guards by placing his mask on the ball
D. None of the above
The catcher's helmet or helmet and mask combination must have full ear protection (dual ear
flaps).
A. True
B. False
B1 swings and foul tips the ball straight back to the catcher. The ball hits the catcher’s glove,
bounces up and hits his protector, then is caught by the catcher in his bare hand. This is a dead
ball / foul ball.
A. True
B. False
A player who is bleeding or has an open wound does not have to leave the game if treatment can
be administered in a reasonable amount of time.
A. True
B. False
When a batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat:
A. The ball becomes dead immediately, batter is out
B. The ball becomes dead immediately, batter must replace the bat
C. Not a penalty unless the ball is put into play
D. B1 is out, coach is immediately ejected
A left-handed pitcher is in the stretch position with R1 on first. The pitcher legally steps backwards
off the pitching plate with his pivot foot and throws to 1st without stepping toward the base. This
is a balk.
A. True
B. False
B1 swings at a 3-2 pitch that curves and hits his jersey during the swing. B1 is awarded 1st base.
A. True
B. False
A
B
2-24-1,
8-2-6h,
9-1-1,
CB 9.1.1B,
CB 9.1.1F,
CB 9.1.1K
8-2-6j
B
2-21-1
B
3-3-1m PENALTY
D
5-1-1-g-4
8-3-3-c
A
4-1-3
B
7-3-5
D
2-21-1a,
5-1-1e,
8-1-2b,
8-2-9,
8-4-1h,
8-4-2g,
CB 8.4.2D,
CB 8.4.2J,
CB 8.4.2T
5-1-1e,
8-4-2g
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2-21-4b
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R1 on third; R2 on second; R3 on first; 1 out. All runners are off on contact as the batter hits a fly
ball caught by F8. R2 realizes this and attempts to return to 2B, but R1 does not and touches the
plate well before the throw from F8 doubles off R2. There are no other appeals. Has R3 scored a
run?
A. Yes
B. No
A defensive appeal may still be made after the game and the umpires have left the field of play.
A. True
B. False
R1 on second base. B2 hits a grounder to F6. Just as F6 starts to throw to first base, R1 on his way
to third base, yells at F6, which startles F6, causing him to throw the ball over F3’s head into deadball territory.
A. This is a delayed dead ball situation. If the umpire determines that F3 should have caught the
ball then there is no violation. B2 is safe at first and R1 is awarded home. No runs score.
B. R1 is called out immediately for verbal interference, and if in the judgment of the umpire the
interference prevented a possible double play, B2 would be called out.
C. R1 is awarded home and B2 is awarded second base because of the dead ball violation.
D. Umpire calls time and B2 is called out. R1 is forced to stay at third. No runs score.
If an offensive player commits malicious contact with a defensive player, the offensive player is
always ejected and declared out.
A. True
B. False
A batted ball sharply hits the ground and rebounds high in the air. It comes down inside the base
umpire's shirt.
A. Provided the umpire can pull the ball out immediately, it stays live and in play.
B. The ball is dead immediately.
C. The batter is awarded two bases.
D. B and C.
The umpire-in-chief shall emphasize to both head coaches and captains that all participants are
expected to exhibit good sporting behavior throughout the game.
A. True
B. False
B1 is a right handed batter. R1 on second attempts to steal 3rd on the pitch. The catcher makes a
clean catch but is blocked from making a clear throw to 3rd because the batter didn’t move out of
his stance in the batter’s box. B1 is declared out and R1 must return to 2nd.
A. True
B. False
R1 on first and 0 out. B6 hits a pop up to F3 a few steps off the first base line in fair territory. R1
bumps into F3 while returning to the base, causing F3 to stumble. F3 reaches back and makes the
catch anyway, after R1 has reached 1B.
A. B6 is out because F3 caught his fly ball.
B. R1 is out for interference with F3.
C. B6 is awarded first base.
D. Both B and C
E. Both A and B
With 2 outs, F6 catches an infield popup. R1 rounding 2nd makes contact with F6 before the ball is
caught. Since F6 caught the ball, no penalty.
A. True
B. False
With less than two outs, R1 attempts to steal home. B2 swings and misses the pitch for strike two.
On B2’s follow-through his bat releases and strikes F2 in the facemask. The ball is immediately
dead and R1 is declared out. With two outs, the batter is declared out.
A. True
B. False
A team may take only one of its three defensive charged conferences per inning.
A. True
B. False
B
82
B
83
B
84
C
85
D
86
A
87
B
88
A
89
C
90
D
91
B
92
5-1-1-h,
2-16-1-e
With a runner advancing to third base, the second out is recorded at first base. The first baseman,
wrongly thinking the play was the third out, tosses the ball to the base umpire who catches the
ball and holds it.
A. With the runner advancing, the ball stays live and in play.
B. The ball is immediately dead.
C. The runner is awarded third base.
D. B and C
6-1-3
From the set position, the pitcher must stand with his entire pivot foot in contact with the
pitcher’s plate.
A. True
B. False
7-3-5c
The ball becomes dead immediately when follow-through interference occurs.
A. True
B. False
8-2-1 PEN,
R1 on second and 2 out. B3 hits a home run out of the park. B3 legally advances and touches all
8-2-6k,
bases, but R1 misses home. The defense appeals that R1 missed home and the appeal is upheld by
9-1-1 EXCEPTION c, the umpire. How many runs score?
CB 8.2.6E
A. 2
B. 1
C. 0
5-1-2b,
R1 is on first with 1 out. B1 hits a ground ball but also contacts the catcher’s glove during his
8-1-1e
swing. B1 is thrown out at 1st and R1 scores on the play.
A. Play stands
B. Immediate dead ball; B1 is awarded 1st base, R1’s run counts
C. Delayed dead ball; B1 is awarded 1st base, R1 must return to 3rd
D. Defense has a choice of accepting the play or the penalty
2-28-3b
R1 is on third base with two outs. F1 contacts the pitcher’s plate and assumes the wind-up position
with his glove hand in front of his body and his pitching hand by his side. As he brings up his
pitching hand, R1 takes off for home. F1 steps back off the pitcher’s plate with his pivot foot and
throws to F2 to tag out R1. This is a legal play.
A. True
B. False
3-4-1
Unused defensive charged conferences may be carried over into a game that goes into extra
innings.
A. True
B. False
5-1-1n
The ball becomes dead immediately when backswing interference occurs.
A. True
B. False
6-1-4
With the bases empty, F1 drops the ball during his delivery. The ball rolls to a stop in front of the
plate. U1 shall:
A. Declare a balk
B. Add a ball to the batter's count
C. Declare a no-pitch and start again
D. Issue a warning to F1 for unsporting behavior
7-1-1C CB
The batting order is B1, B2, B3, B4. If B3 erroneously bats in place of B1 and the batting infraction
is not detected by anyone before a pitch to the next batter, who is the next batter?
A. B1
B. B2
C. B3
D. B4
8-2-6k,
R1 on third and 2 out. B4 walks. F2 attempts to pick off R1 but overthrows F5 and the ball goes
9-1-1 EXCEPTION a, into the outfield. R1 scores. B4 misses 1B and reaches 2B safely. The defense then appeals that
CB 8.2.6E
B4 missed 1B.
Does R3's run count?
A. Yes
B. No
B
8-2-5 PENALTY
B1 hits a double and misses 1st. B2 is intentionally walked following the play to fill the bases, after
which the coach appeals B1 missing 1st. Since no pitch has been thrown, this is a legal appeal.
A. True
B. False
B
2-33-1,
2.33.1
While at the plate meeting the coaches tell you they would like to use a courtesy runner for their
catcher throughout the duration of the game. They are both in agreement and tell you that their
association allows it. You tell them it is against the NHFS and you will not allow it. Are you correct?
A. Yes
B. No
A
3-4-1,
3-4-2
A
CB 9.1.1 B
B
6-2-4b
In a regular 7 inning game, each team while on defense, is allowed 3 charged conferences. Each
team while on offense is allowed 1 charged conference per inning.
A. True
B. False
With one out, R1 is on third and R2 is on second base when B4 hits a long fly ball that is caught by
F9. R1 remains in contact with his base but R2 has nearly advanced to third. The throw to F4
arrives at second base ahead of R2's return and after R1 has touch home. The run counts.
A. True
B. False
With R1 at first stealing, F1 legally turns to throw to second base only to find F6 in his normal
fielding position. F1 throws to F6 who is 20 feet away from the base. As the base umpire, you will:
A. Call a balk, this is an illegal move.
B. Let the play continue, nothing wrong has occurred.
C. Request an opinion from U1.
D. Declare a “no pitch” and reset the defense.
D
7-3-2 Penalty;
93
94
95
96
97
98
D
99
C
100
With R1 stealing second, B2 attempts a bunt and foul tips the ball into F2's glove. When B2
contacted the ball, he was stepping on home plate. The umpire should rule:
A. B2 is out. R1 may be called out if U1 feels the catcher would make the throw.
B. B2 is out. R1 will be safe or out depending on the outcome of the play at second base
C. The ball is dead. B2 is out and R1 is awarded second base.
D. The ball is dead. B2 is out and R1 must return to first base.
8-1-1e,
Bases loaded and 2 out. B8 swings and contacts F2's mitt, and hits a ground ball to F6. F6 makes a
8-2-3 NOTE,
bad throw that gets past F3. B8 rounds but misses 1B, and reaches 2B safely. R1 and R2 score,
9-1-1 EXCEPTION a and R3 reaches 3B. The defense appeals that B8 missed 1B. How many runs score?
A. 3 - Deny the appeal and award R3 home because the defense wants the umpire to bail them out
when they can't make a simple play.
B. 2 - This is a time play and both R1 and R2 scored before the appeal.
C. 1 - Because B8 was out at 1B, apply the penalty for catcher's obstruction. Award B8 first, and all
other runners move up one base because they are forced by B8's award.
D. 0 - The third out was made by B8 before legally acquiring first base, so no runs can score.
Furthermore, because he reached and passed 1B and all other runners advanced one base, the
catcher's obstruction is ignored.
2-22-1,
No outs. The catcher obstructs B1 as he hits a fly ball to right field that is caught. On the play R1
8-1-1e
tags up and scores from third base.
A. The obstruction must be enforced immediately, runner is returned to 3rd and the batter is
awarded 1st base.
B. The obstruction must be ignored since a run scored.
C. The offensive team may choose to take the penalty for obstruction or the result of the play.
D. The umpire alone determines the penalty for obstruction and awards bases.