Apr 7

2022 Umpire Exam

2022 Umpire Exam

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2022 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2022

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 2022 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 50

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

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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.

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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.

4 / 50

In slowpitch, 1 pitch must be thrown before the batter can be awarded an intentional walk by the defense.

5 / 50

An umpire may only use smokeless tobacco when they are the field or base umpire.

6 / 50

The pitcher shall release the ball within 5 seconds of either receiving the ball or the umpire saying Play Ball, or it is considered an illegal pitch.

7 / 50

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

8 / 50

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

9 / 50

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

10 / 50

Batter hits a ground ball to the infield. Two fielders attempt to make a play on the ball and collide, with one of them collapsing with an apparent serious injury. The umpire should: 

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Caps, visors, scarves, and headbands are optional and not considered part of the player's uniform.  They may be any color or style and can be worn forward or backward. 

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In FP, A team may use a FLEX/DP option only if they have made it known in the pre-game conference before play has begun.

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A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they attempted to avoid while touching a base,

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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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In the top half of the third inning with two outs, it is discovered that the pitcher's plate is set at the wrong distance. 

17 / 50

The umpire signals that play is ready, and the pitcher has the ball in position to pitch, the batter

18 / 50

The ball becomes dead in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

19 / 50

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

20 / 50

A runner, while not in contact with a base, is struck with a fair untouched batted ball that a fielder could have made a play on. An OUT is called.

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Any player showing signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by the umpire.

22 / 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:

23 / 50

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

24 / 50

In FP, Which of the following would be an illegal pitch?

25 / 50

A team may use the DP / Flex option provided they follow which of the below rules?  

26 / 50

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

27 / 50

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

28 / 50

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

29 / 50

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

30 / 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 a fair batted ball strikes an umpire before passing a fielder other than pitcher:

32 / 50

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

33 / 50

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

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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.

35 / 50

A pitcher must do all of the following prior to delivering a legal pitch in slowpitch, EXCEPT:

36 / 50

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

37 / 50

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

38 / 50

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

39 / 50

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

40 / 50

Bases are loaded with two outs. Batter hits a fly ball that lands in left-center field. Runner tries to score from first base. Which of the following timing play statements are applied correctly?

41 / 50

If you can hear thunder in the distance, you are in jeopardy of being struck by lightning.

42 / 50

If the ball becomes Blocked due to offensive equipment not involved in the game, the ball is dead and all runners are awarded one base from the last base touched prior to the ball being blocked.

43 / 50

The game begins when :

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An interpretation of an umpires call may be requested by the manager of either team playing.

45 / 50

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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A “drag bunt” is not allowed in FP or MP, only in Slowpitch  .

47 / 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:

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If a runner runs in front of a fielder or outside a base path to avoid interfering with an infielder making an initial play on a batted ball,

49 / 50

A runner must always slide to avoid contact at home plate.

50 / 50

A runner is not required to run in a direct path to a base if a fielder in the direct line does not have the ball and is not attempting to make a play on the runner.

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