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The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch" signal. A. True B. False - B. False By state association adoption, memorial patches not exceeding four square inches may be worn on jerseys in an appropriate and dignified manner. A. True B. False - A. True 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 players, their clothing or equipment. C. Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third. D. All of the above - D. All of the above The following statement on obstruction is true: A. The ball is delayed dead. B. The act must be intentional and only physical. C. Occurs when a fielder with possession of the ball denies access to the base the runner is attempting to achieve. D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner. - D. Is declared when a fielder without the ball simulates a tag on a runner. Concerning the discovery of an illegal player, A. Only an umpire may discover. B. Only the opposing team may discover. C. Only the player's team may discover. D. An umpire or either team may discover. - D. An umpire or either team may discover. (Ref. 3-1-1) An offensive conference will be charged when: A. A coach meets with his base runner after the opposing coach has been granted a conference to talk to his pitcher. B. Time is granted for an obviously injured player. C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base. D. All of the above. - C. An assistant coach is granted time to confer with the base runner on first base (Ref. 3-4-1, 3-4-5) The same player cannot be listed as both the pitcher and the DH. A. True B. False - A. True
An offender shall be ejected on the first offense when: A. A player loosens up to bat in the opposing team's on-deck circle. B. A player leaves his bench area for the the purpose of physical confrontation. C. A coach uses replay equipment for coach purposes during the game. D. All of the above. - B. A player leaves his bench area for the purpose of physical confrontation. (Ref. 3-3-1p) At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground, except the catcher, who shall be in the catcher's box. A. True. To be considered to be in fair ground, fielders must have both feet in fair ground. B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. C. False. - B. True. All fielders are in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground. (Ref. 1-1-4) When an illegal player on defense was involved in the play and is discovered before the first pitch to the next batter of either team: A. The offensive team has no options. B. The team on offense may choose to let the play stand. C. The team on offense may choose to have the batter bat again. D. Both B & C. - D. Both B & C. (Ref. 3-1-1) The game begins when: A. The official scorekeeper announces the start time. B. The pitcher delivers the first pitch of the game. C. The pregame conference has ended. D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game. - D. The umpire calls "Play" after all infielders, pitcher, catcher and batter are in position to start the game. (Ref. 4-1-5) 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. The head coach may request the umpire to award the batter first base on any ball-and-strike count. (Ref. 2-4-3) The ball is immediately dead when: A. A runner, attempting to reach third base, deliberately removes his helmet. B. The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. C. A coach physically assists a runner.
wearing jewelry while in the game, he may issues a warning to both teams at that point. D. A team warning should be given if a player is observed wearing an ear stud in the dugout. - B. A warning for the wearing of jewelry may not be given at the pre-game conference. (Ref. 3-3-1d Penalty) A batter who has received a base on balls may be granted "time" before he goes to first base. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 2-4-2) The ball becomes dead immediately when fielded by an illegal glove. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 5-1-2g) As long as the face and throat are adequately protected, it is not mandatory for the catcher's mask and helmet combination to have dual ear flaps. A. True B. False - B. False (Ref. 1-5-4) Beginning January 1, 2012, all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall: A. Meet the BESR performance standard B. Be labeled "Approved for High School Play." C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard. D. Not weigh, numerically, more than five ounces less than than length of the bat. - C. Meet the BBCOR performance standard. (Ref. 1-3-2c, d) Following a home run, a pitch has been thrown to the next batter, when the catcher goes and picks up the bat used by the previous batter which was lying a few yards away. He hands it to the plate umpire showing him that the bat rattles. A. The home run will be negated and the previous batter will be declared out. B. The home run will be negated and the previous batter will be returned to bat. C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously rattled, he must assume that the bat became illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The home run will count and the bat will be removed from the game. D. The home run will be negated and both batters will be declared out. - C. Unless the umpire knows that the bat previously rattled, he must assume that the bat became illegal because of the contact with the pitch. The home run will count and the bat will be removed from the game. (Ref. 1-3-2-2 and 4- 1-3b and 7-4-1) 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 eilgibility and his replacement did not require more than eight warm-up throws.
D. Both B and C. - D. Both B and C (Ref. 3-1-2) The assistant coach who is occupying the first-base coaching box is irate over an "out" call on a steal at second base. The assistant coach goes to the area around second base and, while arguing the call, kicks dirt on the base umpire. A. The assistant coach is ejected for kicking dirt. No written warning is needed. B. The head coach is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game. C. No one is ejected or restricted to the bench. A written warning must first be given. D. Both A and B. - D. Both A and B (Ref. 3-3-1f6, 3-3-1q, Penalties) A coach, restricted to the bench for the balance of the game, may: A. Not have a charged conference with his team at any time. B. Have a charged conference on the field of play, just as he could before he was restricted. C. Have a charged conference only when the other team has been granted one. D. May have a charged conference - offense or defense - in the dugout/bench area. - D. May have a charged conference - offense or defense - in the dugout/bench area. A written warning must always be given prior to an ejection. A. True. Whether the action judged to be minor or major, a written warning must always be given on the first violation by a coach. B. False. If the violation is major, an ejection may be made without a prior written warning. - B. False. If the violation is major, an ejection may be made without a prior written warning. (Ref. 3-3-1 Penalty) The visiting team has used one of its three defensive-charged conferences when the game enters the eighth inning. It now has available for use: A. Two charged conferences. B. Three charged conferences. C. One charged conference. D. No conferences are allowed in extra innings. - C. One charged conference. (Ref. 3-4-1) At the pregame conference, the plate umpire asks both head coaches if they have listed all their substitutes on the lineup card. The visiting's team head coach states he did not have time, but will provide them as the game progresses. The plate umpire will: A. Start the game and tell the coach he may add the substitutes as he gets time during the game. B. Inform the visiting team's head coach that there will be no substitutions allowed for his team in the game. C. Not accept the team's lineup card until all substitutes are listed. The game cannot begin until the umpire has received lineup cards from both teams. D. Inform the head coach that as a penalty for not having his lineup card correct, he may not occupy
bases are loaded. D. None of the above. - D. None of the above. (Ref. 2-19) 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 home 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. - D. A and B. (Ref. 2-21-5 and 5-1-1n) A coach who is not in the uniform of the team: A. Is allowed to coach on the field. B. Is not allowed to be on the field or in the dugout. C. Is technically ejected following the plate conference. D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout. - D. Is restricted to the bench/dugout. A player has a small amount of blood on his pants at his knee. A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before the player participates again. B. Since the amount of blood is not excessive, the player may continue to play. C. If the blood is not fresh, the player may continue to participate. D. The player must be removed from the game and cannot return to the game. - A. The pants must be cleaned or changed before the player participates again. 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. Both A and B. (Ref. 3-3-1a Penalty) After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to "high five" the batter. While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way. A. The player shall be immediately ejected. B. With the offense judged to be minor, the player shall be warned of his action and, if repeated, he shall be ejected. C. The player is to be immediately restricted to the bench because of the warning. D. Both B and C. - D. Both B and C. An assistant coach directs some extreme profanity at the base umpire that is heard by the dugout. The base umpire should: A. Immediately eject the assistant coach. B. Have a meeting with the assistant and the head coach to express the desire that this conduct cease. C. First warn the coach with a written warning. No
ejection may occur unless a warning was previously given. D. Pretend he did not hear the profanity. - A. Immediately eject the assistant coach. 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 he innings 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 substitute 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 of having Wilson declared out. - C. Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed changes in the lineup. Jones, the starting pitcher for the home team, feels a pull in his elbow during his warm-up throws, and is not able to face the first batter of the game. A. Jones is out for the duration of the game and cannot return at any position. B. Jones may return to pitch later in the game is his coach feels he is able to do so. C. Jones may return to play another position, but he may not pitch. D. Jones must face the first batter. If he cannot pitch, he must intentionally walk the batter. - C. Jones may return to play another position, but he may not pitch. 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. B. This is legal. Both pieces of equipment are fine. C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard. D. The catcher and the head coach shall be ejected. - C. This is illegal. The catcher must wear a helmet mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard. 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. Eject the head coach because of the physical contact. No written warning is first needed.
B. The ball becomes dead immediately. C. It is a delayed dead ball. - B. The ball becomes dead immediately. 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. The ball becomes dead immediately. 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. All of the above. 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. 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. Team A's best pitcher is closing in on his first no-hitter, he surpasses his allowable pitch count with a 2-2 count on B4. Team B's coach informs the plate umpire that the pitcher is in violation and needs to be ejected. Team A's coach pleads that the pitcher should be given some latitude because this is his first no-hitter. The plate umpire rules: A. The plate umpire is sympathetic to Team A's situation and allows the pitcher to finish the inning. B. The plate umpire issues Team B's coach a verbal warning and allows the pitcher to finish the inning. C. Per the governing state association's pitching restriction policy, the pitcher gets to finish pitching to the batter until he gets on base or registers an out. D. The plate umpire asks for help from his partner and decides to allow the pitcher to finish the inning. - C. Per the governing state association's pitching restriction policy, the pitcher gets to finish pitching to the batter until he gets on base or registers an out. 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 mater 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. 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. The pitcher is not restricted as to how he holds the ball when he is in: A. The wind-up position. B. The set position. C. Both positions. D. Neither position. - C. Both positions. The pitcher places his entire pivot foot in contact with the pitching plate and his entire non-pivot foot in front of a line extending through the front edge of the pitching plate. A. This is an illegal pitching position. B. This is a legal wind-up position. C. This is a legal set position. D. This is a hybrid set position. - A. This is an illegal pitching position. The pitcher places his pivot foot on the pitching plate with the toe of the pivot foot in front of a line through the front edge of the plate and the heel of his pivot foot behind the back edge. His non-pivot foot is on and partially behind a line extending through the front edge of the pitching plate. A. This is an illegal pitching position. B. This is a legal wind-up position. C. This is a legal set position. - B. This is a legal wind-up position. The pitcher, after having made his stretch and winds his hands together, turns his shoulders to check the runner at first base. A. This is a legal move. B. This is a balk. C. Provided no one was deceived, this is a legal move. D. If the pitcher turns his shoulders after becoming set every time with a runner on first base, it is legal. - B. This is a balk. The pitching regulations begin when: A. The batter steps into the batter's box. B. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate. C. The catcher gives a "sign" to the pitcher. D. It is umpire judgement as to when the pitching regulations are in force. - B. The pitcher intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate. When a pitcher is replaced during or prior to an inning, the relief pitcher may not use more than eight throws completed in one minute: A. Timed from when the change was made to the plate umpire. B. Timed from the first throw. C. Timed from when the pitcher arrives at the pitching mound. D. Timed from the third out of the previous half- inning. - B. Timed from the first throw. With a runner on third base, the pitcher stops his delivery because the batter stepped out of the box with one foot because the third-base coach was giving a new sign. A. There is no penalty on either the batter or the
B. The runner is out and the batter continues his time at bat. C. Both the runner and the batter are out. D. Neither the runner nor the batter are out. The runner is simply returned to second base. - A. The batter is out and the runner is returned to second base. 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. Runner is allowed to overrun first base as long as he does not attempt or feints toward second base. 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. The ball is dead and the runner is out since the shortstop had a play on the ball. With a runner on first base, the batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman. The second baseman attempts to tag the runner advancing from first, but misses him. The second baseman then throws to first but sails the ball into the dugout. The runner and the batter-runner are awarded: A. Two bases from their positions at the time of the pitch. B. Two bases from the time of the throw. C. Two bases from the time the ball became dead. D. One base. - C. Two bases from the time the ball became dead. A coach may challenge a judgment call by an umpire and demand that the umpire confer with his partner. A. True. B. False. - B. False. Players may change to a different fielding position only after a half-inning has ended. A. True. B. False. - B. False. (Ref. 1-1-5) A bat would be considered legal for the game: A. If it had a BBCOR certification mark. B. If it only had a BESR certification mark. C. If the temperature of the bat had been artifically controlled. D. If it had been altered from the manufacturer's
original design and production. - A. If it had a BBCOR certification mark. (Ref. 1-3- 2d) The request for an intentional base on balls must be done: A. Before the first pitch to the batter. B. On any ball and strike count. C. Both A & B. - C. Both A & B. (Ref. 2-4-3) Who has the authority to request an intentional walk? A. The catcher. B. The coach. C. The pitcher. D. A & B. - D. A & B. (Ref. 2-4-3) A batted ball is judged to be fair when the ball: A. Lands on fair ground after touching a player who was over foul ground. B. First falls on foul ground past third base, but settles on fair territory. C. Touches first, second or third base. D. As a ground ball touches a bat resting on foul ground and rebounds into fair territory. - C. Touches first, second or third base. (Ref. 2-5-1e, 2-16-1c, d) First and third bases shall be 90 feet from home plate measured: A. From the front of the base to the front edge of home plate. B. From the middle of the base to the middle of home plate. C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of home plate. D. From the back edge of the base to the front edge of home plate. - C. From the back edge of the base to the apex of home plate. (Ref. 1-2-1) If the starting pitcher does not face one batter: A. He may later return to pitch. B. He may never return to the game. C. He may play another position, but not return to pitch. D. He must face one batter, even if it is to issue an intentional walk. - C. He may play another position, but not return to pitch. (Ref. 3-1- 1 Penalty) Altering, modifying and/or doctoring a bat is unlawful and may be subject to civil and criminal action. A. True. B. False. - A. True. (Ref. 1-3-2d Note) A batter-runner is the player of the team at bat who is entitled to occupy either of the two batter's boxes. A. True. B. False. - B. False. (Ref. 2-7-1) A defensive conference, held at the pitcher's mound, is concluded when: A. The coach leaves the dirt area of the mound. B. The infielders leave to go to their positions. C. A minute has elapsed.
