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100 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 100
When an improper batter reaches first base, he becomes a proper batter and the results of his
time at bat become legal when no appeal has been made and:
A pitch or illegal pitch has been delivered to the succeeding batter.
An intentional base on balls has occurred.
All the infielders left the diamond when the half-inning ended.
All of the above.
Term 2 of 100
With a runner on third, the batter hits a high pop fly that drifts over foul territory. The third
baseman is accidentally prevented from catching the ball by the runner at third base.
Foul ball.
The runner at third is out and the batter is out.
The batter is out.
The coach is restricted to the bench and the coaching box must remain unoccupied.
Term 3 of 100
In the sixth inning, an eligible player arrives and the visiting coach wants to substitute him in the
lineup for the injured player and return his team to nine players.
This is permissible.
A team that must play with eight players may not return to nine players.
A team playing with eight players may return to nine if the player coming in to substitute is
listed on the lineup card as a possible substitute.
A team may return to nine players provided the opposing coach agrees to the substitution.
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Term 4 of 100
After the pitcher has placed his pivot foot on the ground clearly behind the plate, he then can
_______.
re-establish his pitching position and pitch the ball
do nothing else due to the fact that he would be committing an illegal pitch
throw or feint to a base the same as that of any infielder
call time and consult with the catcher
Term 5 of 100
A coach interferes by physically assisting a runner.
The runner is declared out and the ball remains live and in play.
The ball becomes dead immediately.
It is a delayed dead ball.
It is ignored because the runner does not score.
Term 6 of 100
A player in the offensive team's dugout uses an air horn in an attempt to cause the opposing
pitcher to balk.
The ball remains live and in play.
The ball becomes dead immediately.
It is a delayed dead ball.
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Term 7 of 100
Any question regarding legality of a player's equipment:
Shall be resolved by the player's respective head coach.
Shall be resolved by the concurrence of both head coaches.
Shall be resolved by the umpire-in-chief.
Shall be resolved by the concurrence of the opposing head coach and the umpire-in-chief.
Term 8 of 100
A fair ball is a batted ball which:
Touches first, second or third base.
While on or over fair territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, their clothing or
equipment.
Settles on the third-base foul line between home and third.
All of the above
Term 9 of 100
The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop may wear face/head protection:
If it meets NOCSAE standards.
If it is acceptable to have a mirror-like surface.
If it is accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian.
If it does not have a mirror-like surface.
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Term 10 of 100
At the beginning of the third inning, the head coach tells the plate umpire that Baker will bat for
the fourth batter in the inning, Davis, if the inning lasts that long. Wilson comes to bat instead of
Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. With no outs, he hits into a run-scoring double play.
Wilson is an illegal substitute and is restricted to the bench when discovered.
It is permissible for the plate umpire to record the projected substitution of Baker.
Wilson is an unreported substitute. Upon discovery, the plate umpire will make the needed
changes in the lineup.
The opposing coach has the option of accepting the results of the play or having Wilson
declared out.
Term 11 of 100
After a home run, a teammate comes out to the area around home plate to "high five" the batter.
While celebrating, the player taunts the catcher in a minor way.
a. The player shall be immediately ejected.
b. With the offense judged to be minor, the player shall be warned of his action and, if
repeated, he shall be ejected.
c. The player is to be immediately restricted to the bench because of the warning.
d. Both B and C.
Term 12 of 100
With a runner from second base stealing third, the batter interferes with the catcher attempting to
throw to third. The attempt to put out the runner at third is not successful.
The batter is out and the runner is returned to second base.
The runner is out and the batter continues his time at bat.
Both the runner and the batter are out.
Neither the runner nor the batter are out. The runner is simply returned to second base.
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