Ref Test

1.

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

2.

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.

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.

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.

6.

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).

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.

8.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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.

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.

12.

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.

13.

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

14.

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

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.

16.

A Ground Rule Triple is when...

Deselect Answer

A kicked or thrown ball lands outside of a fenced in field.

A kicked ball hits a player without hitting the field or fence and goes over the back outfield fence.

A kicked ball lands in fair territory and bounces over the back outfield fence.

All of the above.

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

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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