Ref Test

1. 
A Ground Rule Triple is when...


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?


3. 
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?


4. 
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?


5. 
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?


6. 
How many foul kicks does it take for a kicker to be out?


7. 
Ball is kicked and hits the top of the outfield fence. The ball pops and sticks to the fence. What's the call?
8. 
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?


9. 
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?


10. 
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?


11. 
Beside the foul lines and how the ball lands, what can be used to determine if a ball is kicked foul?


12. 
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?


13. 
What is the "Defensive Diamond"?


14. 
What is the name of the rule that requires play to be suspended immediately for weather?


15. 
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.


16. 
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?


17. 
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?


18. 
Can balls and strikes be called?


19. 
How many steps are you allowed when leading off of a base before the kick?


20. 
Player A twists their ankle in a hole in the outfield, and leaves the game. The team still has enough players of the same gender. What should happen to the lineup when Player A's kicking spot comes up?