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1. 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

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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.

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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5. 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.

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6. Player L is in right field, attempting a catch on a long fly ball. They misjudge the ball, which hits them in the head and bounces over the back fence, without touching the ground. What is the call?Deselect Answer

Home Run.

Ground rule triple.

Ground Rule Double.

Foul Ball.

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7. 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.

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8. 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

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9. 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.

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10. 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.

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11. 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.

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12. 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.

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13. 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.

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14. 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.

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

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15. 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.

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16. 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.

17. 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

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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.

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19. 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.

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20. 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.

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