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The ball remains live and in play when the umpire gives the "do not pitch" signal. A. True B. False correct answersB. 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 correct answersA. 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 correct answersD. 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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersC. 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 correct answersA. 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
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. correct answersB. 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. D. A batted ball touches an illegal glove. correct answersB. The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat. (Ref. 5-1-1c and 5-1-2-e,f,g) If an assistant coach leaves the coaching box to argue a judgment call by the base umpire: A. A warning shall be issued to the team. B. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the dugout on the first offense. C. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are automatically ejected. D. Only the assistant coach is restricted to the bench. correct answersB. Both the head coach and the assistant coach are restricted to the dugout on the first offense. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty)
An assistant coach leaves his dugout to loudly argue a call by the umpire on a play at the plate. A. The assistant coach and the head coach shall be immediately ejected. B. The assistant coach and the head coach shall receive written warnings and both will be restricted to the dugout for the duration of the game. C. If the assistant's actions are severe, he may be ejected and the head coach is still restricted for the balance of the game. D. Both B and C. correct answersD. Both B and C. (Ref. 3-3-1f-6 Penalty) Any wall or fence, marked or imaginary line is considered a part of the playing field. A. True B. False correct answersA. True (Ref. 2-42) Caps and shoes are required equipment for defensive players. A. True B. False correct answersA. True (Ref. 1-4-1) Jones comes to pinch-hit in the fifth inning. The plate umpire checks the lineup card and finds that Jones is not listed on the card. The plate umpire shall: A. Not allow Jones to hit. B. Restrict Jones' head coach to the bench for failure to list all substitutes. C. Allow Jones to pinch-hit and mark the change on the lineup card. D. Allow the substitution, but issue a warning to the
A. True B. False correct answersB. 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. correct answersC. 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. correct answersC. 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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersD. 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
D. Inform the head coach that as a penalty for not having his lineup card correct, he may not occupy a coaching box for the balance of the game. correct answersC. 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. Lineups become official: A. When the head coaches present them to the home plate umpire. B. When the head coaches exchange the cards with each other. C. When the plate umpire announces "Play Ball" to start the game. D. After the lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the umpire during the pregame conference. correct answersD. After the lineup cards have been exchanged, verified and then accepted by the umpire during the pregame conference. With R2 on second base, B3 swings and misses the pitch for strike two. His follow-through hits F2 while he is attempting to throw out R2, who successfully steals third base. 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) A fielder will be considered to have caught a ball in flight when:
A. He has secured the ball in his cap. B. He has the ball in his glove for two steps before accidentally dropping the ball. 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. correct answersC. He has secured possession in foul ground and then steps with both feet into his dugout. A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly to the catcher's hands and: A. Is legally caught by any infielder. B. Is a strike and the ball is in play. C. Is legally caught by only the catcher. D. Both B and C. correct answersD. Both B and C. A starting player, who has been removed from the game once, accidentally re-enters in the wrong position in the batting order. He is considered to be: A. A legal substitute. B. An unreported substitute. C. An illegal substitute. D. Batting out of order. correct answersC. An illegal substitute. An infield fly is a fair fly that: A. Includes an attempted bunt. B. Is caught only by an infielder. C. Is declared only when there is one out and the bases are loaded. D. None of the above. correct answersD. None of the above. (Ref. 2-19)
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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersA. 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. correct answersC. 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. correct answersC. 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
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. correct answersB. No, the warning may be verbal or written. Smith, the No. 5 hitter, strains his knee sliding into second base on a double. He is not able to continue and the team does not have a substitute available. A. Smith is declared out. B. The on-deck batter will run for Smith. C. The most recent batter not on base is allowed to run for Smith. D. The game is forfeited to the opposing team. correct answersC. The most recent batter not on base is allowed to run for Smith. A foul ball caroms off the first baseman and is caught by the catcher while still in flight. A. The ball remains live and in play. B. The ball becomes dead immediately. C. It is a delayed dead ball. correct answersA. The ball remains live and in play. A player in the offensive team's dugout uses an air horn in an attempt to cause the opposing pitcher to balk. A. The ball remains live and in play. B. The ball becomes dead immediately. C. It is a delayed dead ball. correct answersB. The ball becomes dead immediately. Defensive malicious contact causes the ball to be: A. Immediately dead. B. Delayed dead. correct answersA. Immediately dead.
The ball becomes dead when time is taken to: A. Make an award when a runner is obstructed by a fielder. B. When an intentional base on balls is to be awarded. C. When base running penalties are imposed. D. All of the above. correct answersD. All of the above. The plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal. A. The ball remains live and in play. B. The ball becomes dead immediately. C. It is a delayed dead ball. correct answersB. 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. correct answersB. 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. correct answersD. 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."
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. correct answersD. 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. correct answersC. 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. correct answersA. 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. correct answersB. 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. correct answersB. 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. correct answersB. 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. correct answersB. 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 pitcher. The umpire shall call "Time" and begin play anew.
