BASEBALL OHSAA MECHANICS
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
The base umpire must be alert so that he can rule on a check swing, if requested by the plat
e umpire.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The plate umpire should verbalize both "Strike" and "Ball" calls.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The approved uniform is the MLU navy shirt with the OHSAA embroidered logo on the right
breast.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The ball remains live and in play when the plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When a balk occurs, an umpire should only announce "Balk", since the ball remains live.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
Each official is responsible for maintaining accurate information in his/her personal profile o
n myOHSAA.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
Proper timing on a call is also essential for the base umpire as it is for the plate umpire.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
A full count is signaled with two closed fists.
A) True
, B) False - correct answersB) False
Since the "hands are part of the bat", when a batter is hit by a pitch on his hand, the ball sta
ys live and in play.
A) True
B) False
B) False - correct answersB) False
When "ball four" occurs, the plate umpire should point to first and award the walk
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the game shall immediately be suspended.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
With no runners on base, the base umpire shall position himself behind the first baseman w
ith both feet in foul territory.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
In crucial situations, the umpiring crew may use videotape replay equipment to make a call.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When an ejection occurs, the ejecting official shall speak with the offender's principal/athlet
ic director no later than the first school day following the ejection.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
A batted ball that hits the extended foul pole in flight is a home run.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The plate umpire should remove the mask with the right hand and toss it far away from pos
sible play.
A) True
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
The base umpire must be alert so that he can rule on a check swing, if requested by the plat
e umpire.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The plate umpire should verbalize both "Strike" and "Ball" calls.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The approved uniform is the MLU navy shirt with the OHSAA embroidered logo on the right
breast.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The ball remains live and in play when the plate umpire gives the "Do Not Pitch" signal.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When a balk occurs, an umpire should only announce "Balk", since the ball remains live.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
Each official is responsible for maintaining accurate information in his/her personal profile o
n myOHSAA.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
Proper timing on a call is also essential for the base umpire as it is for the plate umpire.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
A full count is signaled with two closed fists.
A) True
, B) False - correct answersB) False
Since the "hands are part of the bat", when a batter is hit by a pitch on his hand, the ball sta
ys live and in play.
A) True
B) False
B) False - correct answersB) False
When "ball four" occurs, the plate umpire should point to first and award the walk
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, the game shall immediately be suspended.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
With no runners on base, the base umpire shall position himself behind the first baseman w
ith both feet in foul territory.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
In crucial situations, the umpiring crew may use videotape replay equipment to make a call.
A) True
B) False - correct answersB) False
When an ejection occurs, the ejecting official shall speak with the offender's principal/athlet
ic director no later than the first school day following the ejection.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
A batted ball that hits the extended foul pole in flight is a home run.
A) True
B) False - correct answersA) True
The plate umpire should remove the mask with the right hand and toss it far away from pos
sible play.
A) True
