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Ref Test

20 questions total, 15 of them need to be answered correctly to pass.
Feel free to take the test as many times as you like in order to pass, each time you take the test the 20 questions will be randomized.
Hints reference sections of the Rules.

Please fill-out all required contact information and complete the test. Thanks!

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1.

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.

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2.

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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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.

What is the minimum amount of spots that can be designated for each gender on a kicking order and what is the minimum amount of spots for a 12 person kicking order?

Deselect Answer

2 spots for less then 12 people in the kicking order and 3 spots for a 12 person in the kicking order.

3 spots for any size line up.

3 spots for less then 12 people in the kicking order and 4 spots for a 12 person kicking order.

3 spots. 12 person kicking line-ups are not allowed.

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5.

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.

None

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6.

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.

None

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7.

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.

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8.

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.

None

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9.

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.

None

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10.

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.

None

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11.

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.

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12.

Can a player who is running late be put in a shared spot on the line-up prior to the start of the game if they are not there yet?

Deselect Answer

No.

Yes, only if the player gets there within 10 minutes of the start of the game.

Yes, as long as there are 3 of each gender to start the game and the player shows up in time to at least kick once and play one defensive inning.

Yes, as long as the player is scratched from the line-up before the end of the game if they don’t show up in time to kick once and play one defensive inning.

C & D

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13.

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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14.

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.

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15.

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.

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16.

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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17.

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

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18.

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

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19.

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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20.

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.

None

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