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, 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.

2 / 50

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.

3 / 50

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

4 / 50

The batter hits a high fly ball down the line to right field. Fielder, with both feet clearly in fair territory, reaches across the foul line in an attempt to catch the ball. While the ball is still in the air, completely over foul ground, the ball deflects off of Fielder’s glove and lands in fair territory. The correct call is:

5 / 50

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

6 / 50

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

7 / 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:

8 / 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?

9 / 50

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

10 / 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.

11 / 50

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,

12 / 50

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

13 / 50

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

14 / 50

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

15 / 50

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

16 / 50

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

17 / 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. 

18 / 50

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

19 / 50

Runner is on first base with one out.  Batter hits a long fly ball to left field. The ball is over foul territory when first touched and is dropped by Fielder. On the fly ball, Runner touched second base and was moving to third as the ball was dropped. Runner shall: 

20 / 50

Which statements about bats are correct?

21 / 50

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

22 / 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.

23 / 50

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.

24 / 50

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

25 / 50

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

26 / 50

A slide is illegal if:

27 / 50

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

28 / 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:

29 / 50

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

30 / 50

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

31 / 50

If an fielder intentionally catches a fair batted ball just past the infield, with their cap or detached glove:

32 / 50

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

33 / 50

A fair batted ball rolls or bounces through a hole in the outfield fence. The umpire should:

34 / 50

Concussion symptoms typically include:

35 / 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:

36 / 50

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.

37 / 50

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

38 / 50

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

39 / 50

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

40 / 50

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.

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

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

43 / 50

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

44 / 50

A Runner is at second base. Batter hits a ground ball to an infielder who throws to first base. Batter-runner touches only the white portion and collides with Fielder who is standing on the white portion about to receive the ball. The correct ruling is:

45 / 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:

46 / 50

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

47 / 50

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

48 / 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.

49 / 50

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

50 / 50

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

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