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

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. 

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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,

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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?:

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

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.

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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:

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:

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

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

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.

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A slide is illegal if:

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

Appeals must be made:

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?

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.

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

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

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

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.

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when: