Apr 13

2024 Umpire Exam

2024 Umpire Exam

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2024 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2024

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 2024 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 75

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

2 / 75

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: 

3 / 75

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

4 / 75

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

5 / 75

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

6 / 75

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

7 / 75

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

8 / 75

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

9 / 75

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

10 / 75

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

11 / 75

Which statements about bats are correct?

12 / 75

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?

13 / 75

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

14 / 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.

15 / 75

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

16 / 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: 

17 / 75

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

18 / 75

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

19 / 75

The game begins when :

20 / 75

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

21 / 75

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

22 / 75

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

23 / 75

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

24 / 75

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

25 / 75

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

26 / 75

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

27 / 75

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

28 / 75

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

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

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.

31 / 75

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

32 / 75

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

33 / 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?:

34 / 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.

35 / 75

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

36 / 75

Appeals must be made:

37 / 75

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

38 / 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:

39 / 75

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

40 / 75

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

41 / 75

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

42 / 75

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

43 / 75

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

44 / 75

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

45 / 75

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.

46 / 75

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

47 / 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:

48 / 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,

49 / 75

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

50 / 75

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

51 / 75

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

52 / 75

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

53 / 75

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

54 / 75

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

55 / 75

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

56 / 75

A slide is illegal if:

57 / 75

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

58 / 75

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

59 / 75

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

60 / 75

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:

61 / 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.

62 / 75

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

63 / 75

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

64 / 75

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

65 / 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.

66 / 75

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

67 / 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.

68 / 75

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.

69 / 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.

70 / 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:

71 / 75

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

72 / 75

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

73 / 75

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

74 / 75

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

75 / 75

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

Your score is