2021 Umpire Exam

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

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

There is a play at 1^st 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.

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

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

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:

Bases are loaded with two outs. Batter hits a fly ball that lands in left-center field. Runner tries to score from first base. Which of the following timing play statements are applied correctly?

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

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.

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

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?:

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A run is scored when a runner legally advances and touches 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and home plate, EXCEPT, if during that action:

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:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adult Slowpitch pitchers are allowed to take a position up to 6 feet directly behind the pitching plate, as they initiate a pitch.

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

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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

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

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

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

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

A fair batted ball rolls or bounces through a hole in the outfield fence. The umpire should:

If a runner runs in front of a fielder or outside a base path to avoid interfering with an infielder making an initial play on a batted ball,

The batter is called out, if any coach or member of the offensive team, except a runner, interferes with a fielder attempting to catch a fly ball in foul territory.

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. 

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

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

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

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

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

Which statements about bats are correct?

A team may use the DP / Flex option provided they follow which of the below rules?  

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