2021 Umpire Exam

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2021 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2021

This exam is based on the rules/definitions found in the NSF/MSF Softball Rulebook, 4th Edition.

Select the most correct answer. Read the question, and all selections carefully and completely.

If abbreviations or acronyms are used in this exam, F = fielder, B = batter and R = runner.  FP is for fastpitch; MP refers to Modified

The following questions may be applicable for Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Modified Pitch.
If the rules differ for the three, the first set of questions default to Slowpitch rules.

If you fail to receive a passing score on this test you must retake it by going to the right–hand side of the MSF Umpires page on www.msf1.org and click on 2021 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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For obstruction to be called on the fielding team (defense) there must be the contact of some kind.

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

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3 / 50

For a foul ball to be caught by the catcher for an out it must travel above the batter's head.

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4 / 50

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

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5 / 50

A batter can be assessed a penalty strike if they intentionally delay the game.

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6 / 50

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.

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In FP, a No Pitch is called if the pitcher attempts a quick return of the ball before the batter has taken a position in the batter’s box or if the batter is off-balance.

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If the courtesy runner’s time to bat comes when they are on base:

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A Runner is at second base. Batter hits a ground ball to an infielder who throws to first base. Batter-runner touches only the white portion and collides with Fielder who is standing on the white portion about to receive the ball. The correct ruling is:

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10 / 50

At the time of the pitch, all defensive players must be in fair territory.

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11 / 50

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

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12 / 50

For FP and MP, If a pitch touches a batters clothing,

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13 / 50

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

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

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15 / 50

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

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16 / 50

Players found to be using altered, illegal, or banned bats will be:

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17 / 50

If there are 2 or more umpires on a game, the Home Plate umpire is responsible for which of these:

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18 / 50

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.

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19 / 50

The batter hits a high fly ball down the line to right field. Fielder, with both feet clearly in fair territory, reaches across the foul line in an attempt to catch the ball. While the ball is still in the air, completely over foul ground, the ball deflects off of Fielder’s glove and lands in fair territory. The correct call is:

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20 / 50

In NSF-MSF Postseason Tournament Play, players may be added to the scorecard/lineup after the first pitch is thrown.

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21 / 50

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

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22 / 50

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

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23 / 50

An out is awarded on a caught fly ball when it is verified that:

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24 / 50

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

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25 / 50

If an fielder intentionally catches a fair batted ball just past the infield, with their cap or detached glove:

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26 / 50

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

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27 / 50

Players from either team may warm up in the opposing team’s on-deck circle.

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28 / 50

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. 

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29 / 50

In FP, Which of the following would be an illegal pitch?

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30 / 50

A Runner is obstructed by a defensive player and then remaining on their feet maliciously crashes into a defensive player

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31 / 50

A runner is not required to run in a direct path to a base if a fielder in the direct line does not have the ball and is not attempting to make a play on the runner.

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32 / 50

An interpretation of an umpires call may be requested by the manager of either team playing.

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33 / 50

In slowpitch, 1 pitch must be thrown before the batter can be awarded an intentional walk by the defense.

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34 / 50

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

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35 / 50

Which statements about bats are correct?

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36 / 50

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

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37 / 50

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

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38 / 50

If a coach or other player physically assists a runner during play, the result is:

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39 / 50

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

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40 / 50

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

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41 / 50

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

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42 / 50

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.

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43 / 50

There is a play at 1st Base on a fair batted ball. The batter-runner beats the throw by 2 steps and touches only the white portion of the double-base. The defensive player controls the ball and touches the white portion of the base.

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44 / 50

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

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45 / 50

A substitute may enter the game without reporting, as long as they are properly listed on the scorecard.

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46 / 50

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.

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47 / 50

In the top half of the third inning with two outs, it is discovered that the pitcher's plate is set at the wrong distance. 

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48 / 50

The pitcher may deliver a pitch from the glove, as long as it is a continuous forward motion.

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49 / 50

A batted ball that carries over the outfield fence and strikes the right side of the 1st base side foul pole in flight is:

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50 / 50

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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Your score is

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