The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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?:

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,

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

Concussion symptoms typically include:

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appeals must be made:

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

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

The pitcher's plate is how wide?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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

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

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

A fair batted ball rolls or bounces through a hole in the outfield fence. The umpire should:

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.