OHSAA 2024 Baseball Mechanics Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers

OHSAA 2024 Baseball Mechanics Exam
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
The base umpire must be alert so that he can rule on a check swing, if requested by the plate umpire.
A) True
B) False
A) True


The plate umpire should verbalize both "Strike" and "Ball" calls.
A) True
B) False
A) True


The approved uniform is the MLU navy shirt with the OHSAA embroidered logo on the right breast.
A) True
B) False
A) True


The ball remains live and in play when the plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
A) True
B) False
B) False


When a balk occurs, an umpire should only announce "Balk", since the ball remains live.
A) True
B) False
B) False


Each official is responsible for maintaining accurate information in his/her personal profile on
myOHSAA.
A) True
B) False
A) True


Proper timing on a call is also essential for the base umpire as it is for the plate umpire.
A) True
B) False
A) True


A full count is signaled with two closed fists.
A) True
B) False
B) False


Since the "hands are part of the bat", when a batter is hit by a pitch on his hand, the ball stays live and
in play.
A) True
B) False
B) False

, B) False


When "ball four" occurs, the plate umpire should point to first and award the walk
A) True
B) False
B) False


When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the game shall immediately be suspended.
A) True
B) False
A) True


With no runners on base, the base umpire shall position himself behind the first baseman with both
feet in foul territory.
A) True
B) False
A) True


In crucial situations, the umpiring crew may use videotape replay equipment to make a call.
A) True
B) False
B) False


When an ejection occurs, the ejecting official shall speak with the offender's principal/athletic director
no later than the first school day following the ejection.
A) True
B) False
A) True


A batted ball that hits the extended foul pole in flight is a home run.
A) True
B) False
A) True


The plate umpire should remove the mask with the right hand and toss it far away from possible play.
A) True
B) False
B) False


The plate umpire makes all catch/no catch decisions on batted balls to the outfield.
A) True
B) False
B) False


It is a good idea to keep one of the new baseballs out of the game for possible use in late innings.
A) True
B) False
B) False