Ref Test

1.

A Ground Rule Triple is when...

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

9.

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.

10.

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.

11.

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.

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.

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.

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.

15.

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.

16.

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.

17.

Who is responsible for returning equipment to Hobbs after each set of games?

Deselect Answer

The losing team of the late game.

The winning team of the late game.

The winning team of the early game.

The team that brought it.

18.

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.

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.

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.

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