Ref Test

1.

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

2.

Can a player who is running late be put in a shared spot on the line-up prior to the start of the game if they are not there yet?

Deselect Answer

No.

Yes, only if the player gets there within 10 minutes of the start of the game.

Yes, as long as there are 3 of each gender to start the game and the player shows up in time to at least kick once and play one defensive inning.

Yes, as long as the player is scratched from the line-up before the end of the game if they don’t show up in time to kick once and play one defensive inning.

C & D

3.

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.

4.

After a successful single kick Player F, while overrunning first base, thinks to try to stretch it into a double and turns towards second, taking a few steps.Â Player F then decides to play it safe and begins walking back to first base. The First Baseman tags Player F with the ball before they make it back to the base. What is the call?

Deselect Answer

Player F is safe. You are allowed to overrun first base and cannot be tagged while walking back.

Player F is out. While you can overrun first, you can be tagged out if you make a move towards second.

5.

What is the name of the rule that requires play to be suspended immediately for weather?

Deselect Answer

"Flash-Boom" Rule

"Light-Loud" Rule

"Shock-Awe" Rule

"Glow-Go" Rule

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

Runner on third. A line drive is kicked and batted in the air by the 3rd baseman. Runner then leaves the base and heads home. Ball is caught in the air by the rover who then touches 3rd base. Is the runner out?

Deselect Answer

Yes, runner didn't tag up.

No, runner left the base after the ball made contact with a defensive player.

9.

Ball is kicked and hits the top of the outfield fence. The ball pops and sticks to the fence. What's the call?

Deselect Answer

Home Run.

Ground rule double.

Play is stopped and must be re-kicked.

Ground rule triple.

10.

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.

11.

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.

12.

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

13.

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).

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

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

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

Situation: There is a baserunner on 3rd base and there is 1 out. The kicker kicks a ball in the air into foul territory and the right fielder catches the ball. The baserunner on third base runs home after the catch. How many outs are there and what is the call?

Deselect Answer

2 outs and the runner who started the play on 3rd base is safely home and the run counts.

3 outs, the second out from the catch by the right fielder and the baserunner who started on 3rd base is out for running on a catch in foul territory and crossing home illegally.

2 outs, the baserunner who started the play on 3rd has to return to 3rd base for running on a caught ball in foul territory.

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