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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.
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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3.
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
None
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4.
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.
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5.
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).
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6.
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.
None
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7.
How many defensive players are allowed to be in the defensive diamond before the ball is kicked?
Deselect Answer
Just the pitcher.
The pitcher and the catcher.
There is no limit.
None.
None
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8.
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. 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.
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9.
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
10.
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
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11.
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.
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12.
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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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).
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14.
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
15.
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
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16.
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.
None
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17.
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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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.
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19.
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.
None
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20.
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
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