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1.
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.
2.
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
Hint
G.2., G.7
3.
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.
Hint
C.1
4.
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.
Hint
F.1
5.
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.
Hint
H.1.
6.
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.
7.
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.
Hint
G.7.a
8.
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).
Hint
E.5.c
9.
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.
Hint
G.4.b.i
10.
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.
11.
In which circumstance(s) is contact not necessary to rule defensive interference?
Deselect Answer
Defender blocking the base on a kicked ball.
Defender blocking the base on a thrown ball.
The catcher intentionally or accidentally impeding the kicker’s path to 1st base.
A, B & C
B & C
Hint
E.5.c and G.5.a
12.
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?
Deselect Answer
The spot is scratched from the lineup, no out.
They must suck it up and kick.
It is an automatic out.
Hint
C.6
13.
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.
Hint
G.7.b
14.
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.
Hint
J.7
15.
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.
Hint
L.4., C.2.
16.
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
Hint
B.4.
17.
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).
Hint
G.3.
18.
A Ground Rule Double is when...
Deselect Answer
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.
Hint
J.3
19.
Player M is on 1st base and leaves before Player P kicks the ball. Is Player M out?
Deselect Answer
Yes, automatic out called by the ref.
Yes, only if the defense notices and tags the player.
Yes, only if the defense notices and tags 1st base.
No, leading off is allowed.
B & C
Hint
G.1
20.
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.
Hint
G.1
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