Apr 1

2021 Umpire Exam

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2021 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2021

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 2021 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 50

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:

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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.

3 / 50

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

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

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

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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.

7 / 50

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

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

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

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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 1st base before the throw.

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

12 / 50

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

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

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

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

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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.

17 / 50

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

18 / 50

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

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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.

20 / 50

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

21 / 50

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

22 / 50

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

23 / 50

The game begins when :

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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: 

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

26 / 50

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

27 / 50

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

28 / 50

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

29 / 50

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

30 / 50

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.

31 / 50

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

32 / 50

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

33 / 50

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

34 / 50

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

35 / 50

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,

36 / 50

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

37 / 50

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

38 / 50

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: 

39 / 50

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

40 / 50

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:

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

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

43 / 50

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

44 / 50

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:

45 / 50

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

46 / 50

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

47 / 50

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

48 / 50

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

49 / 50

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

50 / 50

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

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