Ref Test by user | Apr 18, 2021 | 0 comments Full Name (required) Email (required) Team Name (required) 1. 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 None Hint 2. 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. None Hint 3. 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. None Hint 4. 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. None Hint 5. 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. None Hint 6. 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). None Hint 7. 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. None Hint 8. 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. None Hint 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. None Hint 10. 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 None Hint 11. 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. None Hint 12. 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. None Hint 13. 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. None Hint 14. 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. None 15. 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). None Hint 16. 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 None Hint 17. 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. None Hint 18. 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. None Hint 19. 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 None Hint 20. 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. None Hint Time's up
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