Apr 4

2023 Umpire Exam

2023 Umpire Exam

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2023 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2023

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 2023 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 75

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

2 / 75

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.

3 / 75

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

4 / 75

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

5 / 75

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

6 / 75

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

7 / 75

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

8 / 75

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

9 / 75

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

10 / 75

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

11 / 75

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

12 / 75

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

13 / 75

The pitcher may deliver a pitch from the glove, as long as it is a continuous forward motion.

14 / 75

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

15 / 75

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

16 / 75

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

17 / 75

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

18 / 75

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

19 / 75

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

20 / 75

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

21 / 75

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

22 / 75

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

23 / 75

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.

24 / 75

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.

25 / 75

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

26 / 75

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

27 / 75

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.

28 / 75

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,

29 / 75

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.

30 / 75

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?:

31 / 75

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.

32 / 75

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

33 / 75

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

34 / 75

The game begins when :

35 / 75

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:

36 / 75

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

37 / 75

In NSF-MSF Postseason Tournament Play, players may be added to the scorecard/lineup after the first pitch is thrown.

38 / 75

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

39 / 75

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

40 / 75

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

41 / 75

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

42 / 75

A slide is illegal if:

43 / 75

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

44 / 75

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

45 / 75

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

46 / 75

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

47 / 75

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:

48 / 75

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

49 / 75

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

50 / 75

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

51 / 75

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: 

52 / 75

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

53 / 75

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.

54 / 75

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

55 / 75

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

56 / 75

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

57 / 75

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.

58 / 75

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

59 / 75

Appeals must be made:

60 / 75

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

61 / 75

Which statements about bats are correct?

62 / 75

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.

63 / 75

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. 

64 / 75

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

65 / 75

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

66 / 75

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. 

67 / 75

Concussion symptoms typically include:

68 / 75

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:

69 / 75

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

70 / 75

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.

71 / 75

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.

72 / 75

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:

73 / 75

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.

74 / 75

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

75 / 75

In FP, an intentional walk requires all pitches to be delivered to the batter.

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