2021 Umpire Exam

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.

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.

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.

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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 runner must always slide to avoid contact at home plate.

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

A runner intentionally interferes with a defensive players ability to complete a double play:

Batter hits a ground ball to the infield. Two fielders attempt to make a play on the ball and collide, with one of them collapsing with an apparent serious injury. The umpire should: 

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

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

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

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

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. 

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:

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Flop Rule can be invoked if any of the following occur, EXCEPT:

An umpire may only use smokeless tobacco when they are the field or base umpire.

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

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ball becomes dead in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.