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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.
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.
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3.
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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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.
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.
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6.
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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7.
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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8.
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.
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9.
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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10.
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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11.
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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12.
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.
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13.
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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14.
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.
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15.
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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16.
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
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17.
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.
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18.
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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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.
Situation: Bases loaded, nobody out. Ball is kicked on the ground to first baseman, who tags the runner going to second, touches first base, then throws to home plate. Catcher catches the ball and tags home plate. This is a triple play!
Deselect Answer
True, because all the bases were touched before the runners got there.
False. The force at home was eliminated when the kicker was put out at first base.
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