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1.
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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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.
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3.
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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4.
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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5.
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.
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6.
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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7.
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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8.
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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9.
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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10.
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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11.
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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12.
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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13.
Beside the foul lines and how the ball lands, what can be used to determine if a ball is kicked foul?
Deselect Answer
The placement of the kicker's plant foot when the ball is kicked.
The placement of the kicker's kicking foot.
Where the ball is when it is kicked.
None of the above.
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14.
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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15.
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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16.
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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17.
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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18.
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.
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19.
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.
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20.
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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