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1.
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.
None
Hint
2.
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.
None
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.
None
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4.
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
None
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5.
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.
None
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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.
None
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7.
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.
None
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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.
None
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9.
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.
None
10.
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.
None
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11.
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.
None
Hint
12.
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.
None
13.
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
None
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14.
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.
None
15.
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.
None
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16.
The Kicker bunts and begins running to first base. The Catcher, stationed to the 1st base side of home plate moves towards the ball, and collides with The Kicker. What should happen?
Deselect Answer
The Kicker is awarded first base. The Catcher must yield to a runner on their way to first base.
The Kicker is out. It is up to the runner to avoid contact with fielders making a play on the ball.
This is considered encroachment (2 bases awarded).
None
Hint
17.
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).
None
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18.
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.
None
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19.
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
None
Hint
20.
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.
None
Hint
Time's up
