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

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.

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.

A slide is illegal if:

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

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

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

If a pitched ball passes through the strike zone and strikes the plate

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

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:

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

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

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

There is a play at 1^st 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.

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: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Appeals must be made:

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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. 

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

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

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.

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:

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: 

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

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

Which statements about bats are correct?

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

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 which of the following situations is the batter out?

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

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:

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

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

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.

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?:

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

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

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

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:

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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:

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The game begins when :