Ref Test

1.

Player H is a baserunner on third base, with the bases loaded. A line-drive kick hits player H while they are standing on the base, in fair territory. Player H runs home, and everyone else advances successfully. What should be the call?

Deselect Answer

Player H is out because they were forced from the base. The run does not count, everyone else is safe.

Player H is out as well as the baserunner advancing from 2nd to 3rd base.

Player H is safe because he was on the base. The run counts, everyone else is safe.

2.

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.

3.

Situation: There is a baserunner at 1st base. A line drive is kicked by the kicking player. The baserunner on first starts running to 2nd base, then sees the shortstop make a diving catch of the ball, they then run back and touch 1st base and start running to 2nd as the pitcher receives a throw from the shortstop. The base runner then stops and goes back to 1st base. The pitcher then throws the ball to 1st in order to try and get the runner out before they reach 1st base safely. Can the defense get a Force Out at 1st base?

Deselect Answer

Yes, since the runner is going back to 1st base.

Yes, since the kick was a caught out.

No, the runner must be tagged because the pitcher gave up control of the ball with their throw, thus allowing the player to go toward 1st or 2nd, no force.

No, because the baserunner tagged up at the wrong point in the play.

4.

Situation: A runner is on 3rd base. The ball is kicked down the 3rd base line. The runner runs toward home base and the ball barely hits their foot in fair territory then bounces off into foul territory before passing 3rd base.

Deselect Answer

The runner going home is out and the ball is called foul.

The runner going home is out and the ball is fair.

The ball is called foul and the runner must return to 3rd base.

The ball is considered a fair ball and the running can continue to home since they were not tagged or hit with a thrown ball.

5.

Player E is up to kick with a runner on third, no outs, and no fouls. When they kick their plant foot crosses the front of home plate, and the ref yells "Foul!". The ball is caught in the outfield, and after properly tagging up the runner on third makes it safely home. What should happen?

Deselect Answer

Player E must kick again (do-over) and the runner must return to third.

Player E is out, and the run counts.

Player E is out, and the runner must return to third.

6.

Beside the foul lines and how the ball lands, what can be used to determine if a ball is kicked foul?

Deselect Answer

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.

7.

What is the "Defensive Diamond"?

Deselect Answer

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.

8.

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.

9.

How many steps are you allowed when leading off of a base before the kick?

Deselect Answer

As many as you want.

None. You are not allowed to lead off base.

One step away from the base.

10.

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.

11.

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?

Deselect Answer

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.

12.

A Ground Rule Double is when...

Deselect Answer

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.

13.

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

14.

Player A twists their ankle in a hole in the outfield, and leaves the game. The team still has enough players of the same gender. What should happen to the lineup when Player A's kicking spot comes up?

Deselect Answer

The spot is scratched from the lineup, no out.

They must suck it up and kick.

It is an automatic out.

15.

How many innings is considered a regulation game and can a game end in a tie?

Deselect Answer

9 full innings is a regulation game and can not end in a tie.

When ever a winner is determined is a considered a regulation game, so it can not end in a tie.

5 full innings can be a regulation game and a game can end in a tie if the teams can not arrange to complete it.

16.

3rd baseman crosses encroachment line before the ball is kicked. The kicker bunts and the catcher throws the kicker out. What's the call?

Deselect Answer

Kicker is out.

Foul ball.

Warning is given to the 3rd baseman for encroachment violation and kicker gets a re-kick.

Kicker is awarded 2nd base for encroachment violation.

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

In which circumstance(s) is contact not necessary to rule defensive interference?

Deselect Answer

Defender blocking the base on a kicked ball.

Defender blocking the base on a thrown ball.

The catcher intentionally or accidentally impeding the kicker’s path to 1st base.

A, B & C

B & C

20.

What is the "Headshot Rule" and how is it determined?

Deselect Answer

It is when the ball hits any player's head and play stops, it is only used when the back of the head is hit.

It is when a runner is hit above the shoulders with a thrown ball only.

It is when a runner is hit above the shoulders with a thrown ball only and only when the are running upright (not sliding, ducking, or dodging).

It is when a runner is hit above the shoulders with ball (thrown or tagged) but only when the are running upright (not sliding, ducking, dodging, or moving their head below normal standing/running level).

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