2021 Umpire Exam

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.

The game begins when :

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

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

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

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

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

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

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: 

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

A runner must return to the last base legally occupied, when

If an eye/face shield mask or helmet is used in the infield, it can be reflective, as long as it has less than 70% tint.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A slide is illegal if:

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 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:

A runner, while not in contact with a base, is struck with a fair untouched batted ball that a fielder could have made a play on. An OUT is called.

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

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

Interference is committed by the team at bat (offense) and may be either physical or verbal.

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

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. 

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

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

If the ball is thrown out of play by an infielder, with a runner between 2^nd and 3^rd and the batter-runner not yet to 1^st base, the umpire should award:

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.

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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:

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

In FP, an intentional walk requires all pitches to be delivered to the batter.

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

Players may not wear dangerous jewelry or a uniform containing dangerous or reflective ornaments unless authorized by the team manager.

If you can hear thunder in the distance, you are in jeopardy of being struck by lightning.

Which statements about bats are correct?

All Youth FP batting helmets must be affixed with a NOCSAE approved face protector.

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?:

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

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.

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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?