2021 Umpire Exam

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

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

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

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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. 

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

The game begins when :

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

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

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

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

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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.

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

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

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.

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 of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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 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:

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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