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1.
Players A, B, and C are kicking in that order in the lineup. Player A kicks and successfully makes it to first base. Player C kicks next, safely making it to first and moving Player A to second. The referee then realizes that Player B was skipped. What should happen?
Deselect Answer
Nothing. The ref should say nothing unless the defense notices.
The team should be warned, and play should continue as usual.
Players B and C are both out.
Player C is out, Player A must return to first, and Player B kicks next. Player A must return to 1st base.
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2.
At game time Team A only has 8 players - 4 male and 4 female. What should happen?
Deselect Answer
They do not have a legal team and must forfeit.
This is a legal team and the game should begin as usual.
They must use the injury play act.
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3.
Beside the foul lines and how the ball lands, what can be used to determine if a ball is kicked foul?
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The placement of the kicker's plant foot when the ball is kicked.
The placement of the kicker's kicking foot.
Where the ball is when it is kicked.
None of the above.
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4.
What is the "Defensive Diamond"?
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The space made if straight lines were drawn between all of the bases.
The space made by measuring 35 feet from home plate along each foul line, then from those points to the pitching rubber (40 feet from home base) (AKA Encroachment lines)
The entire field including the outfield.
The entire field including the outfield and foul territory.
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5.
How many players of each gender must be available to play before the start of a regular season game, and what is the only reason that a game can continue without that number of players of each gender?
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4, it can not be less then 4.
3, only less then 3 if an injury occurs during the game.
2 before the start of the game, then 3 if a player shows up late.
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6.
Can balls and strikes be called?
Deselect Answer
Yes, they should always be called.
No, never.
Yes, but only at the head-ref's discretion and when a kicker continues to let many kickable pitches (determined by the head-ref) pass by, and/or no kickable pitches are given.
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7.
For any player that kicks during a game, they must...
Deselect Answer
Have their name written on the kicking order.
Have a waiver signed before they play at all in any game.
Play at least one inning in the field (on defense) during that game.
All of the above.
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8.
In which of these situations is a kick a Foul Ball?
Deselect Answer
A ball rolling in fair territory that nicks the corner of 3rd base before rolling into foul territory.
A ball popped into the air lands in fair territory and then bounces over 1st base into foul territory without hitting any player.
A ball that is kicked down the 1st base line halfway between home plate and 1st base, and while it is in fair territory the kicker bumps the ball with their foot while running.
A ball that is kicked on the ground in fair territory and then rolls into foul territory without being touched by any players before reaching 1st or 3rd base.
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9.
How many people from the offensive team (excluding baserunners) are allowed to be outside of the dugout?
Deselect Answer
All of them.
None.
Two base coaches.
Two base coaches, and the next two kickers.
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10.
What is the minimum amount of spots that can be designated for each gender on a kicking order and what is the minimum amount of spots for a 12 person kicking order?
Deselect Answer
2 spots for less then 12 people in the kicking order and 3 spots for a 12 person in the kicking order.
3 spots for any size line up.
3 spots for less then 12 people in the kicking order and 4 spots for a 12 person kicking order.
3 spots. 12 person kicking line-ups are not allowed.
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11.
What is the name of the rule that requires play to be suspended immediately for weather?
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"Flash-Boom" Rule
"Light-Loud" Rule
"Shock-Awe" Rule
"Glow-Go" Rule
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12.
Catcher takes a few steps back and then runs forward, without breaking the catcher's box, as the ball is pitched. Kicker bunts and the catcher fields and throws kicker out at first. What's the call?
Deselect Answer
Warning is given for defensive interference and kicker gets a re-kick.
Kicker is awarded first base for defensive interference.
Kicker is out.
Foul ball.
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13.
A Ground Rule Triple is when...
Deselect Answer
A kicked or thrown ball lands outside of a fenced in field.
A kicked ball hits a player without hitting the field or fence and goes over the back outfield fence.
A kicked ball lands in fair territory and bounces over the back outfield fence.
All of the above.
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14.
Player J is a baserunner on first base when Player K comes up to kick. The kick bounces in front of The First Baseman, who then takes possession of the ball, tags first base with their foot, and then tags Player J, who is still standing on the base. What is the call?
Deselect Answer
Double Play! Player J and Player K are both out.
Player K and Player J are both safe.
Player K is out, but Player J remains safe.
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15.
When runners tag and overrun 1st base, they are allowed to return to 1st base safely....
Deselect Answer
As long as they do not turn to the left.
As long as they remain in foul territory.
As long as they do not intentionally move or fake toward 2nd base in fair or foul territory.
As long as they come back to the 1st base in a reasonable amount of time.
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16.
Player M is on 1st base. Player P kicks a pop-up to the outfield. The defensive player catches the ball. Player M leaves 1st base before the outfield makes initial contact with the ball. Is Player M out?
Deselect Answer
Yes, automatic out called by the ref.
Yes, if the defense notices and tags the player.
Yes, if the defense notices and tags 1st base.
No, leading off is allowed.
B & C
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17.
A Ground Rule Double is when...
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A kicked ball lands in fair territory and bounces over the back outfield fence.
A kicked ball becomes unplayable in any landscape in fair territory or when a thrown ball leaves the fenced in field of play.
A kicked or thrown ball lands outside of a fenced in field.
All of the above.
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18.
Player D shows up at 5:20 for their teams 5:00 game, which is now in the fourth inning. The team is already using all 12 kicking spots. Are they allowed to be added to the lineup?
Deselect Answer
No. You can not add late players to the lineup.
Yes. They may share a spot, so long as the rest of the lineup remains legal.
No. If they were only using 11 spots they could be added to the bottom, but as it is the lineup is full.
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19.
Player M is on 1st base and leaves before Player P kicks the ball. Is Player M out?
Deselect Answer
Yes, automatic out called by the ref.
Yes, only if the defense notices and tags the player.
Yes, only if the defense notices and tags 1st base.
No, leading off is allowed.
B & C
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20.
Player M kicks a double and accidentally doesn't tag 1st base as they travel safely to 2nd base. Is Player M out?
Deselect Answer
Yes, automatic out called by the ref.
Yes, if the defense notices and tags the player.
Yes, if the defense notices and tags 1st base.
No, leading off is allowed.
B & C
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