2021 Umpire Exam

If a fair batted ball strikes an umpire before passing a fielder other than pitcher:

A base runner establishes their own base path if they are not being played upon.

If a batter hits a pitched ball with an altered bat, it is considered an “illegally batted ball”.

In Slowpitch, On a fair batted ball hit over the outfield fence without being touched, the batter

A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they attempted to avoid while touching a base,

The entire pitched ball must pass completely through the strike zone to be considered a strike.

The batter’s box is 4’6” wide by 6’6” long.

All of the following are true regarding the catcher's box, EXCEPT:

A runner is on first base when Batter hits a ground ball. Runner stays in the base path and crashes into Fielder, as they are attempting to gain control of the batted ball in the base path.

Runner is caught in a rundown between second and third base. As Runner is attempting to return to second base, he/she is obstructed by Fielder and subsequently tagged while off the base by another Fielder. What does the umpire call?:

For MP, Which of the following is true for a legal delivery:

In FP, A team may use a FLEX/DP option only if they have made it known in the pre-game conference before play has begun.

In youth FP, a batting helmet shall be worn by offensive personnel while:

The score for a forfeited game, with play never started, is recorded as:

The batter-runner or runner may touch either the white or colored portion of double 1^st base when advancing on a fair ball hit to the outfield when there is no play attempted at first base.

A slide is illegal if:

If the ball becomes Blocked due to offensive equipment not involved in the game, the ball is dead and all runners are awarded one base from the last base touched prior to the ball being blocked.

A runner must always slide to avoid contact at home plate.

The defense or batter-runner may NOT use either color of a double 1^st base when:

Each team may use only 1 courtesy runner per ½ inning.

The pitcher may pitch the ball between the legs as long as it is in continuous motion.

The pitcher shall release the ball within 5 seconds of either receiving the ball or the umpire saying Play Ball, or it is considered an illegal pitch.

Any player showing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by the umpire.

The batter hits a ground ball to the pitcher. The batter starts to run, but seeing the pitcher in a position to tag them, takes 1 step back towards home to avoid the tag, then reaches 1^st base before the throw.

The correct pitching distance for Men’s or Women’s Adult slowpitch is:

A verbal or physical act by an offensive player to hinder or confuse a defensive player is:

An umpire is required to review video on a close call, if either team offers a recording.

If a pitched ball passes through the strike zone and strikes the plate

A runner starts at 1st base and overruns second base on a hit by the batter-runner. In the ensuing rundown, both runners end up on second base. A fielder tags both runners with the ball. The correct ruling is:

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

In FP, 2 complete revolutions of the arm are allowed for a legal pitch.

If a defensive player attempts a fake tag on a runner they should be called out.

Caps, visors, scarves, and headbands are optional and not considered part of the player's uniform.  They may be any color or style and can be worn forward or backward. 

If  runner1 passes  another preceding runner2 who has not been obstructed or put out:

A “drag bunt” is not allowed in FP or MP, only in Slowpitch  .

An umpire’s decision involving judgement may be questioned by the manager of the home team.

An infield fly may be called by the umpire in which situation:

Concussion training is required for all umpires who umpire games in which players are < 21.

A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they were unable to avoid, after the ball was deflected by a defensive player

If an illegal pitch is called and the batter doesn’t swing:

If a runner dislodges a base while sliding, they are required to follow the base and remain in contact with it, to avoid being tagged out.

Which of the following situations would not result in the batter being called out? 

When a coach makes a substitution during a game, the home plate umpire should report the substitution to:

Concussion symptoms typically include:

The umpire signals that play is ready, and the pitcher has the ball in position to pitch, the batter

A pitcher must do all of the following prior to delivering a legal pitch in slowpitch, EXCEPT:

Runner is on first base with one out.  Batter hits a long fly ball to left field. The ball is over foul territory when first touched and is dropped by Fielder. On the fly ball, Runner touched second base and was moving to third as the ball was dropped. Runner shall: 

In FP, If a ball slips from the pitcher's hand during the delivery, it is:

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

Once play is suspended due to a thunderstorm, A good rule to follow is to wait at least 30 minutes following the last lightning seen or last thunder heard before resuming play.