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2016 WOA Baseball Study Guide

Section # Question Choice 1 Choice 2 Choice 3 Choice 4 Choice 5 Choice 6

WIAA/WOA 1

Prior to the contest, the official is required to ask the coach, "Does

your team have a healthcare professional authorized in concussion

management?"

True False

WIAA/WOA 2

After being removed from the game for symptoms of a concussion,

a player must be evaluated by proper medical personnel prior to

returning to play. Who is responsible for making sure the player

has been properly evaluated?

Parents Officials Head CoachAny member of the coaching

staff

WIAA/WOA 3

After being removed from the game for symptoms of a concussion,

the player is approved to return to play. A few plays later, the

player is once again showing signs of a potential concussion. What

should be done?

NothingPlayer should be sent off for

evaluation

Player should not be able to

participate

WIAA/WOA 4An official is involved in a play that may have resulted in the official

suffering a concussion. What should be done?

Wait until after the game to

worry about itNothing

Immediately have medical

personnel evaluate for a

concussion

Send the official to the

hospital

WIAA/WOA 5When a player is removed for symptoms of a concussion, the

official removing the player should:

Ask for the name and

qualifications of the team's

medical personnel

Make a notation in game

notes of the player's number

and time of removal

Offer a medical opinion Submit a report to the WOA. B & D

1 6 Which of the following bats is not legal for use?A composite wood bat

without a BBCOR marking

A composite metal bat with

both a BBCOR marking and

BESR marking

A -5 bat with BESR only used

in a 7th

grade contest

A solid wood bat with no

BBCOR marking

2 7

Runner on second with one out. The runner steals on the pitch.

The batter swings, but misses the pitch. The catcher attempts to

throw to third base, but makes contact with the batter in the

batter’s box and the throw goes into left field allowing the runner

to score.

Legal Play

Interference by the batter.

The batter is called out and

the runner is sent back to

second.


The batter is called out and

the runner has to stay at

third.


The batter and runner are

both called out.

2 8What is the penalty for the pitcher bringing his hand to his mouth

while standing on the pitching rubber?Ball in all circumstances

Ball with no runner on, balk

with a runner on

Warning for first offense,

ejection for subsequent

offense.

A & B A & C

2 9

Runners on 1st

and 2nd

with no outs. The runners take off with the

pitch and the batter squares around to bunt. He successfully bunts

the ball high into the air allowing for the pitcher to get under it and

make a routine play, but he loses the ball in the sun and drops it.

Infield fly; batter is out,

runners advance at their own

risk

Infield fly rule does not apply

in this circumstance.

2 10

On a drag bunt the ball hits either the bat a second time or the

batter while the batter has only one foot still in contact with the

batter's box.

Batter is out for illegal action Foul Ball

2 11All malicious contact carries an ejection. What additional penalty

can be enforced?

Offensive malicious contact

always results in the runner

being called out.

All defensive malicious

contact results in the runner

being awarded an additional

base.

All defensive malicious

contact results in the runner

being awarded whatever

base the umpire deems that

runner would have achieved

in the absence of the

malicious contact.

Offensive malicious contact

results in the runner being

called out unless that runner

has already scored.

A & B C & D

2 12

Runner on 1st, one out. Ball hit to F4 who flips to F6 for the force

on R1. R1’s late slide makes contact with F6 in the base path and

eventually carries the runner well past the back edge of 2nd base.

This is a force play slide rule

violation – the runner must

always avoid contact with the

defense at any base to which

he is forced.

This is a force play slide rule

violation – the runner cannot

slide past the base to which

he is forced if he makes

contact with the fielder. The

order of occurrence is not

important.

This is not a force play slide

rule violation – sliding past

the base to which a runner is

forced is penalized only

when contact is initiated

beyond the forced base.

Order is important…going

beyond the base must occur

prior to contact.

3 13

A player sustains an open wound sliding into second base. What

must be achieved before the player is allowed to continue to

participate in the game?

The wound must be covered Bleeding must be stoppedThe uniform must be cleaned

of blood or replacedAll of the above

3 14Which of the following methods of discipline may an umpire use to

discipline an unruly coach?Warning Warning / Benching Ejection B & C A & C



3 15Which of the following is true about use of an electronic tablet

during a game?

A coach may use an

electronic tablet in the

coaching box as long as it is

for scoring purposes only

An electronic tablet may be

used to capture video from

within the dugout.

An electronic tablet may be

used in the dugout for

scoring purposes only

An electronic tablet is not

allowed for use either in the

dugout or on the field of play

at any time during the game

for any purpose.

3 16Which of the following items is a coach NOT prevented from having

in his possession while occupying the coaching box?

An electronic tablet used for


A Smartphone used for


A Smartphone kept in the

pocket for emergency use

only

A & B A, B & C

3 17

Player A is removed from the game for having an open wound. He

remedies the situation and is allowed to re-enter, but has to leave

again when the wound opens back up. Which of the following is

true?

If he leaves the game to

remedy the situation he will

be allowed to re-enter

because handling bleeding is

an exception to the re-entry

rule

He is afforded a reasonable

amount of time to remedy

the situation before being

required to leave the game.

He is required to leave the

game immediately when a

wound re-opens.

Only the wound must be

managed; the uniform does

not to be cleaned or replaced

for a second incident

3 18The coach of the defensive team goes to the mound in the eighth

inning after already using his three conferences.

He must remove his pitcher

because he is limited to three

conferences per game.

He is not required to remove

his pitcher because he is

entitled to an additional visit

in extra innings.

3 19For any minor violations by the coach, the following disciplinary

procedure should be used:Warning/Benching Ejection Nothing

3 20If the umpire deems the offense by the coach to be major, the

following disclipinary procedure should be used:Warning/Benching Ejection Nothing

4 21Which of the following is true regarding pre-game equipment

check?

The umpire must check all

bats for legality

The verification that players

are legally and properly

equipped pertains to

personal equipment only and

NOT playing equipment

Any helmets in which cracks

are covered by tape are legal

for use

Checking equipment pre-

game is not necessary since

umpires require coaches to

verify that players are legally

and properly equipped

4 22Which of the following methods of discipline is enforced against the

head coach for a first offense for illegal bat in a game?Warning Benching Ejection

A or B, depending on severity

of offense

4 23Which of the following is NOT true about the pre-game

conference?

Both coaches must verbally

answer that their teams are

legally equipped

If the defense is still on the

field taking warm-ups during

the pre-game conference the

catcher must be no closer

than 20’ from the conference

to take pitches

A coach can still ask the

umpires to inspect the

opposing team’s equipment

Coaches should be reminded

that good sportsmanship is

expected at all times.

4 24

A1 comes to bat with a wood composite bat that does not have the

BBCOR logo. He hits a double on the play. The defense coach asks

the umpire to check the bat. The umpire realizes that the does not

have the BBCOR logo.

Umpire rules that the bat

does not need the logo

because it is a wood

composite bat.

Umpire rules the bat is illegal

and has it removed from the

game for further use. No

further penalty.

Batter is declared out and

the head coach is ejected

Batter is declared out and

the Head coach is restricted

to the dugout

4 25

A player comes late to the game after the coach has verified playing

equipment. The player brings his own bat to the plate which is

discovered by the opposing team to be illegal.

The head coach is not held

liable because he didn’t

know his player had an illegal

bat. The out stands but the

coach is not penalized.

The head coach is

responsible for being aware

of the equipment of all

players and is therefore

subject to being penalized for

the late player’s illegal

equipment.

5 26With a runner on first, the pitcher commits a balk and hits the

batter in back with the pitchRunner is awarded second Batter is awarded first

Batter is awarded a ball on

his count

The offense has the option of

taking the balk or the play

5 27

Bottom of the 7th

, tie game, runner on 2nd

. The pitcher does not

come to a complete stop in his set and commits a balk, immediately

followed by the pitch. The batter hits the ball and the runner

scores from 2nd

.

The batter and all runners

achieved at least one base,

so the balk is ignored. Game

over.

The ball is dead immediately

on the balk. The runner is

awarded 3rd

and the batter

maintains his count at the

plate.

A runner cannot advance

more than one base on a

balk. The batter gets to stay

on first with the hit but the

runner stays at 3rd

.

The coach of the offense can

choose to accept the balk

award or the result of the

play.



5 28

With a 3-2 count on the batter, and just prior to the pitcher

beginning his delivery, the batter swings his bat backwards to get in

to position for the pitch and hits the catcher’s glove in the process.

He then hits the pitch and reaches first safely.

The batter is out for

interference.

The interference is ignored

because the batter safely

reached first base.

Catcher interference is called

for the contact with the bat.

Time should have been called

at the time of contact and no

further penalty is involved.

6 29With runners on base, the pitcher, prior to stretching, turns his

shoulder to glance at the runner at first baseLegal Illegal; this is a balk

6 30

With R1 on 1st

and two outs, the pitcher F1 attempts to pick off the

runner. As F1 pivots to throw he realizes that F3 is not on base, but

in his normal defensive position. F1 completes the throw without

interruption.

This is a balk; the throw must

be made directly to the base

This is legal; there is no

requirement to throw

directly to the base

The decision of whether or

not to call a balk is up to the

umpire's judgment whether

the fielder was in reasonable

proximity to legitimately

make a play on the runner.

6 31 Which of these pitching positions is not legal?

Pivot foot in contact with and

parallel to the pitcher's plate,

non-pivot foot in front of the

pitcher's plate

Pivot foot at an angle on the

pitcher's plate and non-pivot

foot on or behind a line

through the front edge of the

pitcher's plate.

Pivot foot at an angle on the

pitcher's plate and non-pivot

foot in front of a line through

the front edge of the

pitcher's plate.

Pivot foot pointing directly to

home plate and in contact

with the pitcher's plate, non-

pivot foot on or behind a line

extending through the front

of the pitcher's plate.

7 32

#3 Charles is supposed to lead off the inning, however the #5 hitter

Edwards comes up to bat. Edwards hits a single. Charles than

comes up to bat. He takes the first pitch for a ball. At this point the

defense calls time and lets the umpire know that the offense

batted out of order.

The umpire rules Edwards

out and allows Charles to

continue his at bat

The umpire rules Edwards at

bat legal and the player

following Edwards comes to

the plate with Charles' count.

The umpire rules Edwards at

bat legal and brings up the #4

hitter.

The umpire rules Charles out

and brings up the #4 hitter

7 33

Which of the following situations results in follow through

interference when the batter's follow through makes contact with

the catcher?

The runner advancing from

home is tagged out

The contact prevents the

catcher form being able to

make a play at any base

The runner at first is not

attempting to steal second

on the pitch

All of the above

8 34 On an appeal for a missed base:May be made only when ball

is live

Coach may ask for an appeal

when ball is live

Coach may ask for an appeal

when ball is dead

Only umpire may rule on

appeal

8 35

Runners on 1st

and 3rd

one out. The batter hits a triple. On his way

between 3rd

and home the runner from 1st

trips and returns to 3rd

base arriving at the same time as the batter. The 3rd

baseman gets

the ball and tags both runners who are now standing on 3rd

base.

Both runners are out as two

runners cannot be on the

base at the same time

Calls the runner from 1st

out Calls the batter-runner outNeither can be put out while

they are on the base

8 36

Runner on 1st

with no outs. The runner from 1st

steals with the

pitch. The batter hits a slow roller back to the pitcher and fields it

and feints a throw to second, but realizes the runner is already

there. He then makes a wild throw to first in attempt to retire the

batter who was still heading to first. The ball goes over the first

baseman’s head and out of play

the runner from 1st

is

awarded home and the

batter is awarded third.

the runner from 1st

is

awarded home and the

batter is awarded second.

the runner from 1st

is

awarded third and the batter

is awarded second.

8 37

The batter bunts the ball which is fielded by the pitcher. The

pitcher runs and then lunges at the batter/runner, but the

batter/runner avoids the tag and safely reaches first by stepping a

foot outside of the running lane into foul territory.

The runner is out for being

outside of the running lane.

The runner is out for being

outside the base path.The runner is safe.

8 38Which of the following actions is illegal in attempting to avoid being

tagged out by a fielder?

Hurdling over a fielder lying

on the ground.

Jumping over the

outstretched arm of the

fielder attempting to make

the tag.

Diving over a fielder lying on

the ground.

Coming into a base standing

up, even if no contact is

made

8 39

Runner on 1st is stealing 2nd when batter hits a deep fly ball,

runner touches 2nd and sees coach frantically sending him back on

his way to 3rd. Runner retreats and misses 2nd on the way back.

The fielder misses the catch and runner changes direction. He

again touches 2nd on his way to arriving safely at 3rd. The defense

appeals the runner missing 2nd. The umpire rules:

Runner out…once a base is

missed it cannot be

retouched.

Runner is safe…as long as he

touched the base on his last

time by; he has met the rule

for touching bases.

Runner is out if umpire

judged that the runner

intentionally took a direct

path back to 1st in an

attempt to circumvent fair

play.

B or C



8 40 Which of the following is not a force play slide rule violation?

Runner “pops up” at second

base, making contact with

the fielder.

Runner’s slide carries him

past second and making

contact with the shortstop

Runner has a late slide at

second and runs into fielder

standing in the baseline

between first and second.

Runner’s slide past the plate

on a force play carries him

into the catcher.

8 41A throw from the outfield strikes the base umpire and deflects into

the dugout.

Ball is dead when it strikes

the umpire

Runner is awarded three

bases from the time of throw

Runner is awarded two bases

from the time of throw

Runner is awarded one base

from the time of throw

9 42

Runners on 1st

and 3rd

with one out. The batter hits a ground ball

to the F3 who steps on 1st

and then throws to F6 covering second

who tags the runner from 1st

just after the runner from 3rd

crosses

home.

The run from third still scores

because he crossed home

before the tag.

The run from third does not

score because the runner

was out at a base to which he

was forced before he

touched it.

9 43

Runners on 3rd

and 2nd

with two outs. The batter hits a triple, but

fails to touch 2nd

base. At the end of action the defense appeals

the batter missing second.

No runs score One run scores Both runs score

10 44

While the umpires are at their cars following the contest the coach

of the losing team stops his vehicle and verbally berates them. The

umpires should:

Ignore the coach’s behavior

and chalk it up to poor

sportsmanship

Issue a post-game ejection Notify their assignorSend a letter of complaint to

the coach’s Athletic Director

10 45

Team A has set up video equipment in their dugout. After a close

play at second in which a runner is called out, Team A’s head coach

requests that the umpires review his team’s video which he claim

shows the runner to be safe. Since video by teams is now allowed

by rule, his request is permissible.

TRUE FALSE

10 46 The umpires’ jurisdiction over the game and players:Begins at the exchange of

lineup cards.

Ends after the final out

occurs or the winning run is

scored.

Can be extended to allow

post-jurisdiction reporting to

the assignor for infractions

outside the playing field.

Prevents an umpire from

being able to issue a post-

game ejection while still on

the field after the end of the

game

10 47

Runner on 1st, count of 3-1 on the batter. On a checked swing

plate umpire calls ball four. Runner from 1st takes off to advance

to 2nd. After a brief delay the plate umpire goes to the base

umpire for an appeal of the checked swing. The base umpire

indicates a strike on the batter. The catcher throws to F4, who tags

out the advancing runner.

The runner is out. It is his

responsibility to know the

risks of the count.

The umpire awards the

runner 2nd base since it was

technically a steal that was

negated by the umpire’s

error.

The umpire returns the

runner to 1st – the reversal

of an umpire’s decision

cannot directly place a team

at a disadvantage.

POE 48The pitcher is ejected from the contest; the relief pitcher is given

eight warm-up pitches. When is the coach allowed on the field?

Coaches may not be on the

field at any time during

replacment of a pitcher

following ejection

Coaches may be on the field

until the substitute pitcher

takes possession of the ball

Coaches may be on the field

during warm-up throws but

must leave the field during

the final throw

Coaches may address the

pitcher and team following

the entire set of warm-up

throws.

POE 49

R2 on second, less than two out. On a single to left field R2 takes a

full-speed turn at third and, at the last possible moment, realizes

the catcher is going to make a play directly in the baseline. The

runner makes a last second adjustment in an attempt to minimize

impact but ends up making hard contact with the catcher.

The runner should be out

and ejected for malicious

contact. He has

responsibility in all cases to

avoid any hard contact.

The runner's attempt to

minimize contact is contrary

to the nature of being

malicious and should be

weighed in terms of whether

to rule as malicious or not.

Speed-Up 50Which of the following is NOT true about use of the courtesy

runner?

Once a player has had a

courtesy runner used for

him, he may not come back

up to bat that same half-

inning if his team bats

around

Courtesy runners are locked

into a position, rather than a

specific player or spot in the

lineup.

A player who has been used

as a courtesy runner cannot

be used as a pinch runner or

pinch hitter later that same

inning.

Courtesy runners may be

used with any number of

outs in the inning.

Courtesy runners are allowed

only for pitchers and catchers

who played in the previous

half inning or, in the top of

the first, are listed on the

lineup card.

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