OHSAA 2025/2026 Baseball Mechanics Exam – Complete Questions with Correct Solutions

OHSAA 2023 Baseball Mechanics Exam
Questions with Correct Solutions
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 - Answer- A) True

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With the bases empty, the plate umpire has jurisdiction on fly balls hit to center field that
move the center fielder to his right or towards left field.
A) True
B) False - Answer- A) True