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

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

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

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?:

Concussion symptoms typically include:

Appeals must be made:

The umpire’s jurisdiction begins when:

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

The game begins when :

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,

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.

Gloves or mitts may be worn by any defensive player.

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

Which situation is not a possible appeal play?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following are NOT appealable plays?

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

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

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

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

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

The proper signal for an illegal pitch is:

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.

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

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

In which of the following situations is the batter out?

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. 

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

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:

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.

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: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 

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

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?

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

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.

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

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