Apr 7

2022 Umpire Exam

2022 Umpire Exam

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2022 MSF Umpire Exam

NSF/MSF

Umpire Exam 2022

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 2022 Umpire Exam and take a new random one.

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1 / 50

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

2 / 50

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

3 / 50

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

4 / 50

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

5 / 50

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

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

9 / 50

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

10 / 50

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.

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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.

12 / 50

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

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Concussion symptoms typically include:

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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.

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

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The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

17 / 50

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.

18 / 50

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

19 / 50

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

20 / 50

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

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Appeals must be made:

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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:

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

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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:

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

26 / 50

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.

27 / 50

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

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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.

29 / 50

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

30 / 50

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

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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,

32 / 50

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

33 / 50

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

34 / 50

A slide is illegal if:

35 / 50

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

36 / 50

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

37 / 50

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

38 / 50

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

39 / 50

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

40 / 50

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

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

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

43 / 50

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

44 / 50

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:

45 / 50

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

46 / 50

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?:

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The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

48 / 50

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

49 / 50

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

50 / 50

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

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