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END OF PAGE B. The umpire should ignore the action since the ball is dead because of the home run. How should the umpire rule when the batter-runner removes the helmet? A. Immediately declare the batter-runner out when the helmet is removed and warn the team. B. The umpire should ignore the action since the ball is dead because of the home run. C. Allow the run but eject the batter-runner when home plate is touched. D. If this were the third out, no runs would score. D. No, an I-Pad is not allowed in the coaching box. Is this allowed in the coaching box: A. Yes, provided the device does not take pictures or transmit data. B. Yes, all electronic devices are allowed.
END OF PAGE C. Yes, provided it has scorebook software installed D. No, an I-Pad is not allowed in the coaching box. D. B and C Does striking the baserunning glove constitute a batter being hit? A. No, the baserunning glove is not a piece of equipment. B. The baserunning glove is part of the batter's clothing C. The baserunning glove is part of the batter's person (similar to batting gloves sticking out of the pants pockets) D. B and C C. The necklace is legal and is permitted as long as it is not unreasonably dangerous. (Rules 1- 5 - 12 and 3- 3 - 1d no longer reference jewelry) Upon noticing the jewelry, the umpire should: A. Have the necklace removed and issue a team warning.
END OF PAGE A. The head coaches provide the lineups to the plate umpire. B. The head coaches exchange lineups with each other. C. The plate umpire accepts a lineup card. D. The lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the plate umpire during the pregame conference B. Have at least one foot touching fair ground. A fielder (other than the catcher), to be considered to be in fair ground must: A. Have both feet touching fair ground. B. Have at least one foot touching fair ground. C. Have both feet in foul territory, but reaching over into fair territory.
END OF PAGE D. Have one foot in the air of fair ground (jumping from foul to fair territory). B. The distance between the nearer edge of the pitcher's plate and the rear tip of home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches. The pitcher's plate shall be set in the ground so that: A. The distance between the nearer edge of the pitcher's plate and the front of home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches. B. The distance between the nearer edge of the pitcher's plate and the rear tip of home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches. C. The distance from the middle of the pitcher's plate and the middle of home plate is 60 feet, 6 inches. D. The distance between the back edge of the pitcher's plate and the rear tip of home plate shall be 60 feet, 6 inches. D. It shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both teams. When the dugout area is temporarily extended:
END OF PAGE The barrel of a bat shall: A. Be round. B. Cylindrically symmetric C. Smooth contour. D. All of the above. B. For all players except the catcher. Gloves/mitts shall conform to height width and webbing specifications: A. For all players. B. For all players except the catcher. C. For all players except the first baseman. D. Both B and C.
END OF PAGE D. All of the above The catcher shall wear a body/chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture. The body/chest protector options are: A. Traditional chest protector with a NOCSAE-approved pad attached, B. A compression shirt that has a NOCSAE-approved cardiac cavity protector built into the shirt. C. A newly manufactured traditional chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard. D. All of the above. C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet/mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard. The catcher comes to his position wearing a skull cap and an unattached mask. Both pieces of gear are in good shape. A. Unless the opposing team complains, the plate umpire should not have an issue.
END OF PAGE Team A's pitcher may wear a wristband with defensive instructions/pitch choices on his non-throwing arm if the wristband is not distracting and the color is: A. Red. B. Black. C. White or Gray. D. Both A & B B. Team A receives a warning. The catcher must remove the two-way communication device. The next offender and the head coach will be ejected. An umpire discovers Team A's catcher is using a two-way communication device to communicate with the dugout. What is the penalty? A. Team A's catcher is immediately ejected.
B. Team A receives a warning. The catcher must remove the two-way communication device. The next offender and the head coach will be ejected. C. Team A's coach is restricted to the dugout. D. B & C C. From the dugout to the catcher for the purpose of calling pitches and setting defenses. In which of the following situations may a team use a one-way communication device? A. From the pitcher to the dugout. B. From the dugout to offensive players. C. From the dugout to the catcher for the purpose of calling pitches and setting defenses. D. From the press box to defensive players. D. All of the above END OF PAGE
END OF PAGE 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. B. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped. During the pregame conference: A. The defense may have its pitcher taking his warm-up pitches while on the pitching mound. B. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped. C. It is mandatory that all coaches and captains be present. D. Since everyone knows the importance of playing nicely, any mention of expecting good sporting behavior is not needed. A. Goes directly to the catcher's hands and is legally caught by the catcher.
END OF PAGE A foul tip is a batted ball that: A. Goes directly to the catcher's hands and is legally caught by the catcher. B. Counts as a strike and the ball becomes dead. C. Bounces off the catcher and is then caught by the pitcher. D. A, B, and C C. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. An infield fly is a fair fly ball that is hit before there are two outs and at a time when at least first and second bases are occupied and: A. Can be a line drive. B. Can be an attempted bunt. C. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort.
END OF PAGE C. It is considered to be offensive interference only if the fielder was positioned out of the baseline. D. The ball is still in play until all playing action is complete. D. 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. Follow-through interference occurs when. A. The pitcher's arm motion distracts the batter. B. The catcher's mitt is contacted during the swing. C. The batter contacts the catcher prior to the time of the pitch. D. 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. B. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. An illegal substitute is:
END OF PAGE A. A player who enters the game without reporting. B. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. C. Any player who re-enters the game; once any player is removed he can never re-enter the game. D. A, B and C C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup. 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.
D. The player who is substituted for by the illegal substitute is restricted to the bench for the balance of the game. D. Both B and C Moore, the starting pitcher, is removed as pitcher in the third inning. A. Provided he has re-entry eligibility, he may return to another defensive position, but he cannot return as a pitcher. B. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eligibility and his removal was not because of a violation of the charged conference rule. C. He may return to pitch if he has re-entry eligibility and his replacement did not require more than eight warm-up throws. D. Both B and C D. Smith is now the designated hitter. Jones, the starting designated hitter (DH) (when the team is using a 10th starter), is pinch-hit for by Smith, a legal substitute. A. The role of the designated hitter is now terminated. END OF PAGE
END OF PAGE B. Jones cannot return to the game even if it is the first time he has been a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner. C. The DH is locked into the position of the DH and can never be replaced. D. Smith is now the designated hitter. A. Permissible. Prior to the start of the game, Carter is listed as the P/DH for the game. The coach wants to replace Jones as the pitcher but leave Carter in the DH role. This is: A. Permissible. B. Not allowed. C. Permissible if the opposing team agrees. D. A warning on the coach for illegal substitution
