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

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

2 / 50

The game begins when :

3 / 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:

4 / 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.

5 / 50

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.

6 / 50

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

7 / 50

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

8 / 50

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

9 / 50

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

10 / 50

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

11 / 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.

12 / 50

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

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

16 / 50

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

17 / 50

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

18 / 50

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

19 / 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.

20 / 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.

21 / 50

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

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

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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: 

24 / 50

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

25 / 50

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

26 / 50

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

27 / 50

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

28 / 50

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

29 / 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.

30 / 50

When a coach makes a substitution during a game, the home plate umpire should report the substitution to:

31 / 50

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

32 / 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,

33 / 50

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

34 / 50

Players may not wear dangerous jewelry or a uniform containing dangerous or reflective ornaments unless authorized by the team manager.

35 / 50

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

36 / 50

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.

37 / 50

If a batter hits a pitched ball with an altered bat, it is considered an “illegally batted ball”.

38 / 50

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

39 / 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. 

40 / 50

If an illegal pitch is called and the batter doesn’t swing:

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

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

43 / 50

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

44 / 50

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

45 / 50

If a coach or other player physically assists a runner during play, the result is:

46 / 50

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

47 / 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.

48 / 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:

49 / 50

Which members of the offensive team are permitted to be outside the designated bench/warm-up area during play?

50 / 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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