2021 Umpire Exam

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: 

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:

Which statements about bats are correct?

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

If there is reasonable doubt as to the interpretation of a rule by an umpire, the managers from either team may:

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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,

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Which members of the offensive team are permitted to be outside the designated bench/warm-up area during play?

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

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 of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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

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

Appeals must be made:

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

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

The game begins when :

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

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

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

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

If the catcher accidentally bumps the batter's bat as they are swinging at a pitch, and the batted ball subsequently is a ground ball to the infield: