HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL UMPIRE
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What happens when the second out is recorded at first base while a runner is
advancing to third?.
Answer: The ball stays live and in play.
◍ What can an umpire do if loose equipment interferes with play?.
Answer: D. All of the above (Call outs, Return runners, Award bases).
◍ What is the consequence of using a bat with pine tar at least 19 inches from
the knob?.
Answer: This is illegal. The batter is out, and the bat is removed from the
game.
◍ What can a pitcher do in the wind-up position?.
Answer: A pitcher may deliver a pitch, legally step backward off the
pitcher's plate, or legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
◍ Who can appeal a batting out of order infraction?.
Answer: The offense, defense, or the plate umpire may discover and appeal
the infraction.
◍ What is the ruling if the plate umpire gives the 'Do Not Pitch' signal?.
Answer: There is no play as the ball became dead when the umpire signaled.
◍ What happens if the bat interferes with a defensive player attempting a
play?.
Answer: Interference will be called.
◍ What happens when B1 overruns first base after a strike call?.
Answer: B1 is out if tagged while returning to first base without attempting
, to advance.
◍ Can the game start with eight players?.
Answer: Yes, if the home team's coach has no problem.
◍ What is the outcome if the runner from second fails to touch third after a
home run with the bases loaded?.
Answer: No runs will score if the defense properly appeals the mistake.
◍ What can a coach restricted to the bench do?.
Answer: D. May have a charged conference - offense or defense - in the
dugout/bench area.
◍ What happens if a player uses an illegal bat?.
Answer: The player shall be instructed to replace the bat, and if detected,
they may be called out.
◍ What is the umpire signal for 'Do not pitch'?.
Answer: The signal is either arm extended with one finger pointing at the
pitcher.
◍ What is a putout credited to a fielder?.
Answer: A putout is credited to a fielder who catches a ball in flight or tags
a runner while holding the ball touching a base to which a runner is forced
to advance.
◍ What is the ruling on pine tar extending beyond the barrel of the bat?.
Answer: If detected before the player steps into the box, it is illegal, and the
bat should be replaced.
◍ What is the ruling when a batter hits a high pop fly that drifts over foul
territory and the third baseman is prevented from catching it by the head
coach?.
Answer: The play is ruled a foul ball.
◍ When does umpire jurisdiction end?.
Answer: Umpire jurisdiction ends when the last out of the game has been
declared.
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What happens when the second out is recorded at first base while a runner is
advancing to third?.
Answer: The ball stays live and in play.
◍ What can an umpire do if loose equipment interferes with play?.
Answer: D. All of the above (Call outs, Return runners, Award bases).
◍ What is the consequence of using a bat with pine tar at least 19 inches from
the knob?.
Answer: This is illegal. The batter is out, and the bat is removed from the
game.
◍ What can a pitcher do in the wind-up position?.
Answer: A pitcher may deliver a pitch, legally step backward off the
pitcher's plate, or legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
◍ Who can appeal a batting out of order infraction?.
Answer: The offense, defense, or the plate umpire may discover and appeal
the infraction.
◍ What is the ruling if the plate umpire gives the 'Do Not Pitch' signal?.
Answer: There is no play as the ball became dead when the umpire signaled.
◍ What happens if the bat interferes with a defensive player attempting a
play?.
Answer: Interference will be called.
◍ What happens when B1 overruns first base after a strike call?.
Answer: B1 is out if tagged while returning to first base without attempting
, to advance.
◍ Can the game start with eight players?.
Answer: Yes, if the home team's coach has no problem.
◍ What is the outcome if the runner from second fails to touch third after a
home run with the bases loaded?.
Answer: No runs will score if the defense properly appeals the mistake.
◍ What can a coach restricted to the bench do?.
Answer: D. May have a charged conference - offense or defense - in the
dugout/bench area.
◍ What happens if a player uses an illegal bat?.
Answer: The player shall be instructed to replace the bat, and if detected,
they may be called out.
◍ What is the umpire signal for 'Do not pitch'?.
Answer: The signal is either arm extended with one finger pointing at the
pitcher.
◍ What is a putout credited to a fielder?.
Answer: A putout is credited to a fielder who catches a ball in flight or tags
a runner while holding the ball touching a base to which a runner is forced
to advance.
◍ What is the ruling on pine tar extending beyond the barrel of the bat?.
Answer: If detected before the player steps into the box, it is illegal, and the
bat should be replaced.
◍ What is the ruling when a batter hits a high pop fly that drifts over foul
territory and the third baseman is prevented from catching it by the head
coach?.
Answer: The play is ruled a foul ball.
◍ When does umpire jurisdiction end?.
Answer: Umpire jurisdiction ends when the last out of the game has been
declared.
