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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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:

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Appeals must be made:

If a defensive player attempts a fake tag on a runner they should be called out.

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

A runner is struck with a fair batted ball they were unable to avoid, after the ball was deflected by a defensive player

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:

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

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

The batter hits a ground ball to the pitcher. The batter starts to run, but seeing the pitcher in a position to tag them, takes 1 step back towards home to avoid the tag, then reaches 1^st base before the throw.

If the ball is thrown out of play by an infielder, with a runner between 2^nd and 3^rd and the batter-runner not yet to 1^st base, the umpire should award:

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

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: 

A slide is illegal if:

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

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:

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

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:

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

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

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.

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

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

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

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

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

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?:

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

A Runner is obstructed by a defensive player and then remaining on their feet maliciously crashes into a defensive player

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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: 

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

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

The batter-runner or runner may touch either the white or colored portion of double 1^st base when advancing on a fair ball hit to the outfield when there is no play attempted at first base.

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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

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

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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

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

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

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

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?