Ref Test

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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).

5.

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.

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.

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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.

11.

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.

12.

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

13.

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.

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

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.

17.

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.Â 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.

18.

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

19.

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.

20.

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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