Ref Test

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

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

7.

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.

8.

What is the "Defensive Diamond"?

Deselect Answer

The space made if straight lines were drawn between all of the bases.

The space made by measuring 35 feet from home plate along each foul line, then from those points to the pitching rubber (40 feet from home base) (AKA Encroachment lines)

The entire field including the outfield.

The entire field including the outfield and foul territory.

9.

A Ground Rule Triple is when...

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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.

10.

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

Deselect Answer

3

4

None, players can not be called out on fouls.

11.

Player M kicks a double and accidentally doesn't tag 1st base as they travel safely to 2nd base. 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

12.

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.

13.

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.

14.

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.

15.

Player D shows up at 5:20 for their teams 5:00 game, which is now in the fourth inning. The team is already using all 12 kicking spots. Are they allowed to be added to the lineup?

Deselect Answer

No. You can not add late players to the lineup.

Yes. They may share a spot, so long as the rest of the lineup remains legal.

No. If they were only using 11 spots they could be added to the bottom, but as it is the lineup is full.

16.

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.

17.

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.

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

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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