NFHS BASEBALL RULES EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Below the Knee Catch - CORRECT ANSWER-A catch made "below the knee" is one
which requires the covering umpire to *signal the successful catch* and at times
verbalize "That's a catch!"
Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit - CORRECT ANSWER-The three step movement
by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When a batted ball is hit to the
outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one or two steps from the cutout, plants
on the left foot, turns counterclockwise on the right, and then moves laterally
with the left towards second if the BR continues around first.
Release the runner to third - CORRECT ANSWER-On a tag up with runners on First
and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take the possible play to
2nd.
Base umpire set positions - CORRECT ANSWER-Hands on Knees set: feet slightly
more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward slightly, hands on knees.
Keep back straight and head up, looking at play. Allow arms to lock to keep your
head still and keep a clear, not blurry, picture. Use this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to the play.
Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When set for a play at any
base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line. Body should face the base and
should make a line perpendicular with the base. Take your time, digest the play,
make the call.
ANSWERS
Below the Knee Catch - CORRECT ANSWER-A catch made "below the knee" is one
which requires the covering umpire to *signal the successful catch* and at times
verbalize "That's a catch!"
Pivot (Button Hook) on a Base Hit - CORRECT ANSWER-The three step movement
by U1 as he moves into the infield from position A. When a batted ball is hit to the
outfield, U1 moves to the infield grass, one or two steps from the cutout, plants
on the left foot, turns counterclockwise on the right, and then moves laterally
with the left towards second if the BR continues around first.
Release the runner to third - CORRECT ANSWER-On a tag up with runners on First
and Third, P informs U1 "I've got third if he tags!" U1 will take the possible play to
2nd.
Base umpire set positions - CORRECT ANSWER-Hands on Knees set: feet slightly
more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward slightly, hands on knees.
Keep back straight and head up, looking at play. Allow arms to lock to keep your
head still and keep a clear, not blurry, picture. Use this prior to pitch in B and C
Standing Set: with feet comfortably apart, keep shoulders square to the play.
Knees slightly bent, body upright with hands at sides. When set for a play at any
base, head, shoulders, and feet should be in line. Body should face the base and
should make a line perpendicular with the base. Take your time, digest the play,
make the call.
