2021 Umpire Exam

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.

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

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.

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:

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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:

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

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:

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?:

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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

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

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

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

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 batter’s box is 4’6” wide by 6’6” long.

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

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

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

Which statements about bats are correct?

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.

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:

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

In youth FP, a batting helmet shall be worn by offensive personnel while:

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

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

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

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

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

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: 

A slide is illegal if:

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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