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 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.

2 / 50

An umpire is required to review video on a close call, if either team offers a recording.

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

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The batter’s box is 4’6” wide by 6’6” long.

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

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

7 / 50

A substitute may enter the game without reporting, as long as they are properly listed on the scorecard.

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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.

9 / 50

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

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

11 / 50

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

12 / 50

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

13 / 50

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

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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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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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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.

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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.

18 / 50

If the courtesy runner’s time to bat comes when they are on base:

19 / 50

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

20 / 50

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

21 / 50

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

22 / 50

If an eye/face shield mask or helmet is used in the infield, it can be reflective, as long as it has less than 70% tint.

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

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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.

25 / 50

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. 

26 / 50

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

27 / 50

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

28 / 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.

29 / 50

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

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

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

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A runner is on first base when Batter hits a ground ball. Runner stays in the base path and crashes into Fielder, as they are attempting to gain control of the batted ball in the base path.

33 / 50

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. 

34 / 50

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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Concussion training is required for all umpires who umpire games in which players are < 21.

36 / 50

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

37 / 50

The entire pitched ball must pass completely through the strike zone to be considered a strike.

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In FP, If a ball slips from the pitcher's hand during the delivery, it is:

39 / 50

Appeals must be made:

40 / 50

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

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

The defense or batter-runner may NOT use either color of a double 1st base when:

43 / 50

Which statements about bats are correct?

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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?

45 / 50

A run is scored when a runner legally advances and touches 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and home plate, EXCEPT, if during that action:

46 / 50

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

47 / 50

Adult Slowpitch pitchers are allowed to take a position up to 6 feet directly behind the pitching plate, as they initiate a pitch.

48 / 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.

49 / 50

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

50 / 50

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:

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