Apr 1

2021 Umpire Exam

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2021 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2021

This exam is based on the rules/definitions found in the NSF/MSF Softball Rulebook, 4th Edition.

Select the most correct answer. Read the question, and all selections carefully and completely.

If abbreviations or acronyms are used in this exam, F = fielder, B = batter and R = runner.  FP is for fastpitch; MP refers to Modified

The following questions may be applicable for Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Modified Pitch.
If the rules differ for the three, the first set of questions default to Slowpitch rules.

If you fail to receive a passing score on this test you must retake it by going to the right–hand side of the MSF Umpires page on www.msf1.org and click on 2021 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 50

Players found to be using altered, illegal, or banned bats will be:

2 / 50

Which statements about bats are correct?

3 / 50

All Youth FP batting helmets must be affixed with a NOCSAE approved face protector.

4 / 50

In FP, 2 complete revolutions of the arm are allowed for a legal pitch.

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The score for a forfeited game, with play never started, is recorded as:

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Interference is committed by the team at bat (offense) and may be either physical or verbal.

7 / 50

Each team may use only 1 courtesy runner per ½ inning.

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Once play is suspended due to a thunderstorm, A good rule to follow is to wait at least 30 minutes following the last lightning seen or last thunder heard before resuming play.

9 / 50

An out is awarded on a caught fly ball when it is verified that:

10 / 50

If the ball is thrown out of play by an infielder, with a runner between 2nd and 3rd and the batter-runner not yet to 1st base, the umpire should award:

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Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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If a defensive player attempts a fake tag on a runner they should be called out.

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For obstruction to be called on the fielding team (defense) there must be the contact of some kind.

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In youth FP, a batting helmet shall be worn by offensive personnel while:

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A batter can be assessed a penalty strike if they intentionally delay the game.

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An umpire’s decision involving judgement may be questioned by the manager of the home team.

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A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they were unable to avoid, after the ball was deflected by a defensive player

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The batter-runner or runner may touch either the white or colored portion of double 1st base when advancing on a fair ball hit to the outfield when there is no play attempted at first base.

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An infield fly may be called by the umpire in which situation:

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In FP, a No Pitch is called if the pitcher attempts a quick return of the ball before the batter has taken a position in the batter’s box or if the batter is off-balance.

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There is a play at 1st Base on a fair batted ball. The batter-runner beats the throw by 2 steps and touches only the white portion of the double-base. The defensive player controls the ball and touches the white portion of the base.

22 / 50

The correct pitching distance for Men’s or Women’s Adult slowpitch is:

23 / 50

In Slowpitch, On a fair batted ball hit over the outfield fence without being touched, the batter

24 / 50

A batted ball that carries over the outfield fence and strikes the right side of the 1st base side foul pole in flight is:

25 / 50

For a foul ball to be caught by the catcher for an out it must travel above the batter's head.

26 / 50

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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The batter is called out, if any coach or member of the offensive team, except a runner, interferes with a fielder attempting to catch a fly ball in foul territory.

28 / 50

If there is reasonable doubt as to the interpretation of a rule by an umpire, the managers from either team may:

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The pitcher may pitch the ball between the legs as long as it is in continuous motion.

30 / 50

A verbal or physical act by an offensive player to hinder or confuse a defensive player is:

31 / 50

Concussion symptoms typically include:

32 / 50

A Runner is obstructed by a defensive player and then remaining on their feet maliciously crashes into a defensive player

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If a runner dislodges a base while sliding, they are required to follow the base and remain in contact with it, to avoid being tagged out.

34 / 50

Players from either team may warm up in the opposing team’s on-deck circle.

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All of the following are true regarding the catcher's box, EXCEPT:

36 / 50

A runner must return to the last base legally occupied, when

37 / 50

A base runner establishes their own base path if they are not being played upon.

38 / 50

If there are 2 or more umpires on a game, the Home Plate umpire is responsible for which of these:

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For MP, Which of the following is true for a legal delivery:

40 / 50

Runner is caught in a rundown between second and third base. As Runner is attempting to return to second base, he/she is obstructed by Fielder and subsequently tagged while off the base by another Fielder. What does the umpire call?:

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If the catcher accidentally bumps the batter's bat as they are swinging at a pitch, and the batted ball subsequently is a ground ball to the infield:

42 / 50

Which of the following situations would not result in the batter being called out? 

43 / 50

A runner intentionally interferes with a defensive players ability to complete a double play:

44 / 50

A runner starts at 1st base and overruns second base on a hit by the batter-runner. In the ensuing rundown, both runners end up on second base. A fielder tags both runners with the ball. The correct ruling is:

45 / 50

Appeals must be made:

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The batter hits a ground ball to the pitcher. The batter starts to run, but seeing the pitcher in a position to tag them, takes 1 step back towards home to avoid the tag, then reaches 1st base before the throw.

47 / 50

At the time of the pitch, all defensive players must be in fair territory.

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The Flop Rule can be invoked if any of the following occur, EXCEPT:

49 / 50

If  runner1 passes  another preceding runner2 who has not been obstructed or put out:

50 / 50

For FP and MP, If a pitch touches a batters clothing,

Your score is