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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The game begins when :

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:

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

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

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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's plate is how wide?

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.

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

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,

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.

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

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. 

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

Appeals must be made:

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.

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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: 

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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.

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

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

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.

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

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

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:

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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: