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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 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.

None

Hint

2.

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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3.

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.

None

4.

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

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.

None

6.

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.

None

Hint

7.

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

8.

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

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.

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

11.

Player L is on 2nd base with 1 out and no other runners on base. A line drive hits Player L while they remain stationary on the base. Is Player L out?

Deselect Answer

Depends on if interference is called.

Yes.

No. There was no force, so the runner is safe.

None

Hint

12.

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.

None

Hint

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.

None

Hint

14.

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

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

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16.

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

17.

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.

None

Hint

18.

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.

None

19.

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

20.

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

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