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NFHS Baseball Part I Test (WIAA)
Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment: a. Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach. b. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches. c. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. d. Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the umpire-in-chief. correct answersc. Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief. Ref 1-5- Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood: a. Are always legal. b. Shall meet the BESR performance standard and be so labeled. c. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled. d. Shall be used only in warming up. correct answersc. Shall meet the BBCOR performance standard and be so labeled. Ref 1-3-2d
The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection: a. If it meets NOCSAE standards. b. If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface. c. If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian. d. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. correct answersd. If it does not have a mirror-like surface. Ref 1-5-1, 1-5-2, 1-5- If a thrown ball is touched with an illegal glove or mitt, and is discovered by the umpire, the coach may choose to take the result of the play or the award of: a. Four bases. b. Three bases. c. Two bases. d. One base. correct answersc. Two bases. Ref 1-5-7, 8-3-3c(1) If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may, based on his judgment and the circumstances of the play:
c. It is never legal to expand the dugout area. d. It shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both teams. correct answersd. It shall be extended toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line, equally applied for both Ref 1-2- A fair ball is a batted ball which: a. First falls on fair ground on or beyond first or third base. b. Is over fair ground when it leaves the field over a fence. c. While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or equipment. d. A, B and C. correct answersd. A, B and C. Ref. 2-5-1d, f, g(1) A fake tag is an act by a defensive player without the ball that simulates a tag and: a. Is considered obstruction. b. Requires a warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender on that team shall be ejected. c. Is considered to be a legal play.
d. A and B. correct answersd. A and B. Ref 2-22-2, 3-3-1b PENALTY An illegal substitute is: 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. correct answersb. A player who re-enters the game in the wrong position in the batting order. Ref 2-36-3b An infield fly is a fair fly 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. d. Must be over the area of the infield grass. correct answersc. Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. Ref 2-
a. Foul Ball. b. Fair Ball. c. B1 is immediately declared out. d. B1 is awarded first base. correct answersa. Foul Ball. Ref 2-16-1g Backswing interference is when: a. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment after the time of the pitch. b. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment prior to the time of the pitch. c. The batter's swing goes all the way around and his bat hits the catcher on his back. correct answersb. The batter contacts the catcher or his equipment prior to the time of the pitch. Ref 2-21- 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. correct answersb. Umpires shall ask the head coaches if their players are legally and properly equipped. Ref 2-10-2, 4-1- Follow-through interference occurs when: a. The pitcher's arm motion distracts the batter. b. The batter contacts the catcher prior to the time of the pitch. c. 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. correct answersc. 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 Ref 2-21- Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat: a. That can be either physical or verbal and interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play. b. That creates malicious contact with any fielder regardless of whether the fielder had the ball or was in or out of the baseline. c. When a coach physically assists a runner during playing action. d. A and B. correct answersd. A and B. Ref 2-21-
a. There is no interference, the play stands. b. This is follow-through interference; R2 is declared out. c. This is follow-through interference; both R2 and B3 are declared out. d. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. correct answersd. This is follow-through interference, B3 is declared out and R2 is returned to second base. Ref. 2-21-4, 7-3-5c PENALTY With R3 on third base, B2 takes a practice swing that contacts the catcher's glove. The pitcher was still in the process of getting his sign from the catcher and had not started any motion to pitch. a. Time should be declared by the plate umpire. b. All players should be given the opportunity to reset in their positions. c. The batter is declared out. d. A and B correct answersd. A and B Ref 2-21-5, 5-1-1n A coach may have in his possession while in a coach's box: a. Stopwatch, smart phone with scorekeeping capability, and rules book. b. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook.
c. Stopwatch, tablet computer with scorekeeping capability and stored copy of rules book. d. Any object that will assist the coach in his duties. correct answersb. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook. Ref 3-3-1h A defensive charged conference is held at the pitching mound with the head coach and all the infielders. The conference is considered to be concluded when: a. One of the players initially starts to return to his position. b. The coach leaves the area of the pitching mound. c. The coach crosses the foul line. d. The coach provides instructions to the outfield. correct answersc. The coach crosses the foul line. Ref 3-4- An illegal substitute may be discovered by the: a. Umpire. b. Home team. c. Visiting team.
Ref 3-1- If the home team has a charged conference, the visiting team: a. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed. b. Cannot have a conference. c. May have a conference, but it will count as a charged conference. d. May have a conference if the home team has no objection correct answersa. May also have a conference, which is not charged, provided that it concludes its conference when the home team ends its conference and the game is not further delayed. Ref 3-4- Jones, the starting designated hitter (DH), is pinch-hit for by Smith, a legal substitute. a. The role of the designated hitter is now terminated. 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. correct answersd. Smith is now the designated hitter. Ref 3-1- If the first-base coach leaves the vicinity of his coaching box to argue a close call at first base:
a. The umpire shall instruct the coach to return to the coaching box. b. Both the assistant coach and the head coach are immediately ejected. c. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. d. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench for his action. correct answersc. The assistant coach and the head coach both receive a written warning and shall be restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. Ref 3-3-1f The official scorekeeper informs the plate umpire that the player at bat is an illegal substitute. a. The umpire shall ignore the information until the defense tells him. b. The umpire shall ignore the information until the offense tells him. c. The umpire, being aware of the infraction, must enforce the penalty. d. The umpire shall consult the official book kept by the home team. correct answersc. The umpire, being aware of the infraction, must enforce the penalty. Ref 3-1-1 PENALTY The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when: a. The DH assumes a defensive position.
c. Only the head coach. d. A and B. correct answersd. A and B. Ref 3-2- A team has only eight players at the field. a. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players. b. The game may begin if the head coach verifies the ninth player will be at the game soon. c. The game may begin with an out called each time that spot in the batting order comes to bat. d. Both B and C. correct answersa. The game cannot begin until the team has at least nine players Ref 4-4-1f Prior to the start of the game, the umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that his participants: a. Understand the rules and agree to abide by them. b. Are properly equipped and as far as he knows the bats and helmets are OK. c. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1.
d. Have signed affidavits stating they have not altered their bats from the original design and production. correct answersc. Are properly equipped and are using only legal equipment, including bats that are unaltered and meet 1-3-2, and helmets that are free of cracks and damage and meet 1-5-1. Ref 4-1-3b Provided a ground rule does not supersede a rules book rule, it becomes in force when: a. Both coaches agree to the proposed ground rules. b. The umpires formulate the ground rules if the teams cannot agree. c. Only the umpires can create the ground rules for the game. d. Both A and B. correct answersd. Both A and B. Ref 4-1- The batter enters the batter's box with a helmet that is cracked. a. The batter is declared out and the head coach is restricted to the dugout/bench. b. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play. c. Both the batter and the head coach are ejected. d. The head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the bench for the balance of the game. correct answersb. The batter is instructed to secure a legal helmet and the damaged helmet is removed from play.
a. The games ends with the score 10-0, home team. b. The game continues, with the score 13-0. c. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team. d. The game must continue for one more inning. correct answersc. The game ends with the score 13-0, home team. Ref 4-2-2a A batted ball sharply hits the ground and rebounds high in the air. It comes down inside the second baseman'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. correct answersd. B and C. Ref 5-1-1f(5), 8-3-3c A dead ball becomes immediately live when the pitcher engages the pitcher's plate holding the ball. a. True
b. False correct answersb. False Ref 5-1- A pop fly hits the bat which is lying in foul territory and then touches fair ground. a. The ball is deemed to be a fair ball and stays in play. b. It is a dead ball and the batter is awarded two bases. c. The batter is declared out. d. It is a foul ball and immediately dead. correct answersd. It is a foul ball and immediately dead. Ref 5-1-1d(1), 2-16-1d As the second baseman settles to catch a high pop fly, the runner from first base makes contact with him. a. The ball is immediately dead. b. If the second baseman catches the pop fly, the ball stays live and in play. c. It is a delayed dead ball. correct answersa. The ball is immediately dead Ref 5-1-1e It is a delayed dead ball when:
