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1.
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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2.
How many foul kicks does it take for a kicker to be out?
Deselect Answer
3
4
None, players can not be called out on fouls.
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3.
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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4.
Situation: There are zero outs, there is a runner on 1st, and a runner on 3rd. A ball is kicked into the air and bounces off a outfielder. The runner on 1st then leaves leaves 1st base toward 2nd. The outfielder then catches the ball without it ever touching the ground. Then the runner on 3rd base leaves 3rd toward home. The ball is thrown to and controlled by the pitcher before either runner reaches their next base. The pitcher immediately takes the ball to tag 1st base. The runner that was at 1st before the play is now stopped on 2nd base, and the runner that was on 3rd base has crossed the home place. So, how many outs are there after the play ends?
Deselect Answer
0 outs
1 out
2 outs
3 outs
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5.
Player L is on 2nd base with 1 out and no other runners on base. A line drive hits Player L while they remain stationary on the base. Is Player L out?
Deselect Answer
Depends on if interference is called.
Yes.
No. There was no force, so the runner is safe.
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6.
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.
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7.
Player L is in right field, attempting a catch on a long fly ball. They misjudge the ball, which hits them in the head and bounces over the back fence, without touching the ground. What is the call?
Deselect Answer
Home Run.
Ground rule triple.
Ground Rule Double.
Foul Ball.
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8.
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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9.
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.
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10.
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.
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11.
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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12.
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.
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13.
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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14.
Who is responsible for returning equipment to Hobbs after each set of games?
Deselect Answer
The losing team of the late game.
The winning team of the late game.
The winning team of the early game.
The team that brought it.
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15.
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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16.
In which circumstance(s) is contact not necessary to rule defensive interference?
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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
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17.
A Ground Rule Triple is when...
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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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18.
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.
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19.
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
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20.
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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