Survey : Questions

1.

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2.

Conditions for an infield fly include:

Less than 2 outs

Runners on 1st & 2nd and 3rd

A fair ball that is readily catchable by an infielder

All of the above

3.

A proper appeal

can be made by touching the intended runner, base missed or original base

must be done before the next ptich

must be clearly intended verbal or unmistable act

All of the above

4.

In the WYBSL Green Hat baseball league

on a dropped 3rd strike the runner can advance to 1st at his/her own peril

all the outfielders must start in the outfield grass

the infield fly rule is enforced

B, & C only

5.

Catcher's obstruction is

an immediate dead ball and the batter-runner is awarded 1st base

ignored if all runners advance at least one base

only called if the catcher's mitt falls off

All of the above

6.

Which of the following examples would be considered a foul ball?

A line drive hits third base (on the fly) and ricochets into left field

Fly ball hits right fielder squarely in foul territory and drops in fair territory

Ball hits home plate and is picked up by the catcher in fair territory

all of the above

7.

A runner leading off before the baseball crosses home plate

will be called out - and ball is immediately dead

can be called out upon proper appeal

is out, an immediate dead ball and all other runners go back to position at time of pitch

A & C only

8.

Before the game during ground rules the WYBSL-trained umpire must:

go over out-of-play boundaries at the field

ask head each head coach if players are properly equipped (and insist on an answer)

get a "game card" from the home team

All of the above

9.

Which of the following is considered false:

A fielder, without possession of the ball, denies access to base runner is obstruction

A ball thrown out of play (first throw by an infielder) results in a two base award from the time of the pitch

In the middle of an at-bat, the defensive coach notifies the umpire that the wrong batter is batting. This results in an out - the "correct" batter is inserted with the existing count.

None of the above

10.

With the coach changing a pitcher in the middle of an inning, the umpire:

must limit the number of warm-up pitches to 3

would not have to note pitcher on game card

would not have this action count as a defensive conference

B & C

11.

A "foul tip" is a:

batted ball that goes directly into the catcher's hands and legally caught

strike

live ball

All of the above

12.

A complaint by a coach:

can be made for any call made (or not made) by the umpire

must be noted to the umpire and opposing coach before the start of the next inning

must be witnessed by a League official

None of the above

13.

A fair batted ball (unintentionally) touches a runner after passing fielder (other than the pitcher):

batter is called out and is an immediate dead ball

all runners go back to the time of the pitch

A & B

None of the above

14.

A pitch that bounces in the dirt prior to reaching the plate:

is an automatic "ball"

cannot result in a hit-by-pitch since it hit the dirt first

should not be a called 3rd strike

All of the above

15.

If a parent or player is ejected from a game, the umpire:

must note the team & player's number or name on the game card

must notify Umpire Director or assignor the evening of the game

must have a parent leave the field; a player will not be required to leave field

All of the above

16.

Runner interference

is an immediate dead ball and the runner involved is called out

is a delayed dead ball and runner called out at the end of the play

has to be from intentional physical contact

A & C

17.

A base runner:

must slide

cannot be ejected for malicious contact if he/she slides

A & B

Neither A nor B

18.

A carelessly thrown bat:

Results in a team warning for the 1st occurrence and Is an OUT (batter) for the 2nd and all following occurrences

Is a delayed dead ball unless the thrown bat interferes with the defender

Is a bench restriction for the player (second occurrence of a thrown bat by same player) and the head coach upon the 3rd (total) occurrence in a game

All of the above

19.

Hearing thunder or seeing lightning, the umpire must:

notify the coaches and immediately clear the field & dugouts

wait 20 minutes from last incidence before restarting game

Note stop time and add the wait time to total game time

All of the above

20.

Proper plate mechanics would have the umpire do the following:

Keep head steady, following ball with eyes

Align in the "slot"- same side as the batter

Keep home plate relatively "clean"

All of the above

21.

Conditions that must be met for a dead ball to become live:

Ball is held by pitcher in a legal pitching position

Batter & catcher are in respective boxes

Umpire gives appropriate signal

All of the above

22.

Athletes exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion:

must be immediately removed from the game or practice

shall not return to play prior to being cleared by an appropriate health care professional

may have a concussion even if no event was witnessed on the field

All of the above

23.

Which of the following is true:

an uncaught foul ball is an immediate dead ball

intentional walks are not allowed

any pitcher can be reinserted back in the game as a pitcher only once

WYBSL umpires can modify certain rules with coach approval before the game

24.

Which of the following is considered true:

during an "infield fly", a runner off the base is "protected" and can't be tagged out

a strike will be charged to the batter when a pitch is struck at and missed, even if the pitch touches the batter

players arriving late are inserted anywhere in the line-up, with no penalty

proper mechanics has the umpire verbally call out "fair" on close calls near the base line

25.

In WYBSL Boys Green Hat:

no team can score more that 8 runs in an inning

stealing home is not allowed

a pitcher hitting 3 batters in game must be removed as a pitcher for rest of game

All of the above

26.

A base runner is allowed to:

run within 3 feet of a line between the bases

swerve up to 3 feet to avoid a tag

jump over a player to avoid a tag

All of the above

27.

Which of the following is false:

If a batter assumes an exaggerated stance (such as a crouch) the umpire shall use his judgment to determine what the natural stance would be for the batter

Intentional walks can be awarded any time- ball is "dead" and must be put back in play

New pitchers are limited to 5 pitches between innings to keep the game moving

In Green Hat, a pitcher hitting 3 batters must be removed from the game

28.

On a close play at the plate, base runner after just touching plate lowers his shoulder and runs over the catcher who drops the ball:

this is malicious contact and results in an ejection

the run does not count

the head coach should get a warning

All of the above

29.

In WYBSL Boys Red Hat:

there is a modified balk rule

there is a 10-run rule per inning

no metal cleats are allowed

All of the above

30.

Which of the following is false?

When the defense makes a pitching change, a defensive conference is not charged

Only the starting pitcher can return as pitcher later in the game

Two charged defensive conferences are allowed per 6 innings

Lead-offs are not allowed- violation is an immediate dead ball & runner is out

31.

The primary differences between Green Hat & Red Hat include the following:

In Green Hat there are no balks & in Red Hat, a modified balk rule

In Green Hat there is no stealing of home & in Red Hat it is allowed

In Red Hat a runner can advance on a dropped 3rd strike (not so in Green Hat)

All of the above

32.

Which of the following is false for the WYBSL:

A batter-runner who reaches first safely and overruns the base must turn back toward foul territory when returning to base or risk being tagged out

Adult coaches are not required to be in uniform during the game

The NFHS rule for bats shall not apply. Bats must have "Little League" legend

All of the above

33.

Which of the following base awards for a ball going out of play is wrong:

1st throw from an outfielder is 2 bases from the time of the throw

1st throw from an infielder is 2 bases from the time of the pitch

2nd throw from an infielder is 2 bases from time of pitch

None of the above

34.

Fall Ball:

Has shortened number of warm-up pitches- 6 for new pitchers & 3 for returning pitchers

Games start earlier- 5:30 and/or 5:00 (after daylight savings time)

Does not have a season-ending tournament

All of the above

35.

Which of the following are true?

Getting out from behind the plate can allow umpire to get a better angle to make call

"Preventative Umpiring" is encouraged by the WYBSL

Balls are shown on the left hand, Strikes on the right hand

All of the above

36.

Which of the following considered good communication strategies in dealing with difficult coach:

Stay calm, but never say "calm down" to the coach

Listen, Empathize, Ask questions, Paraphrase, Summarize (LEAPS)

ESPN rule- do you want your actions showing up on ESPN?

All of the above