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1: Priortothecontest,theofficialisrequiredtoaskthecoach,"Doesyourteamhaveahealthcareprofessionalauthorizedinconcussionmanagement?"
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: WIAA/WOA
2: Afterbeingremovedfromthegameforsymptomsofaconcussion,aplayermustbeevaluatedbypropermedicalpersonnelpriortoreturningtoplay.Whoisresponsibleformakingsuretheplayerhasbeenproperlyevaluated?
Parents
Officials
Head Coach
Any member of the coaching staffD:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: WIAA/WOA
3: Afterbeingremovedfromthegameforsymptomsofaconcussion,theplayerisapprovedtoreturntoplay.Afewplayslater,theplayerisonceagainshowingsignsofapotentialconcussion.Whatshouldbedone?
Nothing
Player should be sent off for evaluation
Player should not be able to participateC:
B:
A:
Rule: WIAA/WOA
4: Thesizeofthecatcher’sboxinfastpitchis:
4’ wide by 8’ deep.
6’ wide by 8’ deep.
the width of both batter’s boxes by 10’ deep.
the width of both batter’s boxes with no limit on depth.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 1‐1
5: Abatter’shelmetmusthaveanattachedchinstrap.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 1‐6
6: Iftheballgoesoutofplay,theumpiremustallowtherunner(s)tocompletetheirbaserunningresponsibilitiesbeforeadeadballappealcanbemade.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 2‐1‐3b2
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7: Inthe2ndinningwithoneoutandR1on1stbase,B3hitsagroundballintorightfield.AsR1approaches2ndbaseF6fakesatagcausingR1toslideinto2ndbase.
No violation has occurred.
Interference is called and F6 is ejected from the game.
A fake tag is always obstruction. Award R1 the base she would have reached if the interference had not occurred.
A fake tag is always obstruction. Award R1 3rd base.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 2‐21, 3‐6‐2, 8‐4‐3
8: Aninfieldflymaynotbecaughtbyanoutfielder.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 2‐30
9: WhichofthefollowingisNOTcorrectaboutinterference?
There must be contact
When a base runner is hit with a batted ball.
When a batter‐runner is hit with a thrown ball while running outside the 3’ lane.
The ball is dead.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 2‐32‐1
10: Duringthe4thinningitisdiscoveredthatA23isplayingcenterfieldforA12.A23didnotreportinasasubstitute.Whichofthefollowingistrue?
A23 is ejected from the game
A23 and the head coach are ejected from the game
A23 is entered into the game with no penalty
A team warning is issued to team AD:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 2‐57‐2; 3‐6‐7
11: Topofthethirdinningwitha2‐2countonthebatter.Thecoachletsthecatcherknowtowalkthebatter.Whathappensnext?
Because they started pitching to the batter they have to complete her time at bat.
The catcher has to stay in her catcher's box to have the pitcher throw two pitches out of the strike zone for ball 4.
They notify the Umpire and she walks to first. C:
B:
A:
Rule: 2‐65
12: Inthe3rdinningTeamA'scoachtellstheumpirethathewishestoaddalatearrivingplayertohis/herline‐upcard.
The player is added and a team warning is issued.
The player is added with no penalty.
The player must immediately enter the game.
The player may only be added if a player has been injured.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐1‐3 Pen
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13: InthefifthinningsubstituteS1reportstotheumpireforentryintothegame.SheisNOTlistedontheoriginallineupcard.
Illegal, she is not permitted to play in this game.
Legal, however the coach is restricted to the bench.
Legal, a team warning is issued for changing the lineup card.
Legal, no warning is issued.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐1‐3 Pen; 3‐3‐1
14: Aftertheline‐upcardsareacceptedatthepregameconferenceteamA’scoachtellstheumpirethattheDPwillplaydefensefortheFLEX.TheFLEXislistedasthepitcher.
This is a legal substitution.
A team warning is issued for changing the line‐up card.
Illegal substitution, the FLEX must face the first batter.
Since the FLEX did not face the first batter she may not reenter the game.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐1‐3; 3‐3‐2
15: IftheFLEXbatsfortheDP,theDPpositioniseliminatedfortheremainderofthegame.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 3‐3‐6d
16: WhichofthefollowingistruewhentheDPentersfortheFLEX?
The team is now playing with nine players.
The FLEX may not reenter.
If the Flex reenters the DP must leave the game.
The DP must play the same position the FLEX was playing.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐3‐6e
17: WhichofthefollowingistrueaboutreentrybyaFLEXwhohasleftthegame?
The FLEX may not reenter the game.
The FLEX may only reenter for the DP.
The FLEX may reenter in any position in the original lineup.
The FLEX may reenter one time and only in the 10th position in the lineup.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐3‐6f
18: TeamAhasonly10playersandisusingtheDP/FLEXoption.Inthe5thinningtheshortstop,nottheDPortheFLEX,isinjuredandisunabletocontinueplaying.Whichofthefollowingistrue?
The game is over. Team A loses by forfeit.
The game will continue. Team must play with 8 defensive players and take an out when it is the shortstops turn to
bat.
The game will continue. Team A may play with 9 defensive players and take an out when it is the shortstops turn to
bat.
The game will continue. The FLEX must bat in the injured players place in the batting order.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐3‐8b
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19: Ifacoachdoesnotuseanydefensivechargedconferencesinthefirstseveninnings,howmanydefensivechargedconferencesmayhe/sheuseinthe8thinning?
One
Two
Three
FourD:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐7‐1
20: Whichofthefollowingistrueaboutchargedconferences?
Each team is allotted 3 defensive and 3 offensive conferences in a seven inning game.
A team may not use 2 defensive charged conferences in one inning.
In an extra inning game defensive charged conferences are cumulative.
A team may only use one offensive charged conference in any inning.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 3‐7‐2
21: Wristbandswithaplaybook/playcardaretreatedasexposedgarmentsandmustmeetthecolorrequirementsforupperbodyundergarments.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 3‐7‐7 Exc
22: Beforethegamehasstartedwhodeterminesifthefieldisplayable?
The umpires
The home coach
The head coach of both teams
The umpires and the head coach of both teams.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 4‐1‐1
23: Afterthestartofagameitisaforfeitifeitherteamisunabletofield9players.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 4‐3‐1g
24: Adelayeddeadballiscalledwhen:
An illegal pitch is called.
Interference by a runner is called.
The pitcher drops the ball during her delivery.
The batter‐runner steps backward toward home plate to avoid/delay a tag.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: Table 5‐1
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25: WithR1on2ndbaseandacountof3–2onB2,B2ishitbyanillegalpitch.
R1 is awarded 3rd base and B2 is awarded 1st base.
R1 is awarded 3rd base and B2 is awarded 2nd base, one base for ball 4 and one base for being hit by a pitch.
The coach has the option of declining the awards and B2 remains at bat.
B2 is awarded 1st base, R1 remains at 2nd base since she is not forced to advance.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐1‐1 Pen
26: Thepitchermustbeonthepitchingplateandcanonlytakehersignalfromthecatcher.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 6‐1‐1b
27: Aftertakingthesignfromthecatcher,thepitcherwishestoremoveherselffromthepitchingposition.Shemust:
Step back with both feet, with her pivot foot first.
Step back with both feet, with either foot first.
Step back with both feet, with her non‐pivot foot first.
If the hands are together she must request time before stepping back.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐1‐1f
28: InFP,whendoesthepitchstart?
When the pitcher steps on the pitching plate.
When both hands come together.
When the hands separate.
When the pitcher takes or simulates taking a signal from the catcher.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐1‐2a
29: Thepitcheraftertakingthesignalfromthecatcherbringsherhandstogether,thenstepsback,andthrowstheballtothecatcher.
Illegal
LegalB:
A:
Rule: 6‐1‐2b
30: Thebatterisstandingwithonefootinthebatter’sboxtakinghersignalsfromthecoach,thepitcherquicklythrowsapitchtothecatcher.
Legal pitch, ball or strike depending on the location of the pitch.
Illegal pitch, ball on the batter.
Legal pitch, strike on the batter.
No pitch.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐2‐4b
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31: Howmanywarm‐uppitchesdoesthepitcherget?
5 at the beginning of each half‐inning.
5 in the first inning, 3 thereafter.
3 at the beginning of each half‐inning.
3 if she returns to pitch in the same half‐inning.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐2‐5 Note 2
32: Asthepitcherstartsherpitchingmotiontheballslipsfromherhandandrollstoward2ndbase.
The ball is dead.
Illegal pitch.
Live ball and ball on the batter.
Runners may not advance.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐2‐6 Effect
33: Asthepitcherstartsherdeliverymotiontheoffensivecoachshouts"time".Thepitchstopsherdeliverymotion.
Illegal Pitch.
Strike on the batter.
No pitch is declared.C:
B:
A:
Rule: 6‐2‐4e
34: Severalbattersbatoutoforderbeforeitisdiscovered.Theplayerwhoshouldbatnextison2ndbase.
She is out as a batter.
She is out as a runner and comes to bat.
She remains on base and is not out as a batter.
She is removed from base and ejected from the game.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 7‐1‐1, 2 Pen 6
35: WithR1on1stbaseandnoouts,improperbatterB7batsintheplaceofB2.B7hitsintoadoubleplaywithR1outat2ndbaseandB7outat1stbase.Abattingoutoforderappealismadebythedefensebeforethenextpitch.
The double play stands.
B7’s at bat is negated, B1’s out at second stands and B2 is out for not batting in her proper order.
B2 will be the next batter.
B8 will be the next batter.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 7‐1‐1. 2 Pen 2
36: Thebatterswingsatapitchandisstruckonthehandwiththeball.Theballrollsintofairterritory.
Live ball.
Dead ball, ball on the batter.
Batter awarded 1st base.
Dead ball, strike on the batter. If third strike batter is out.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 7‐2‐1g
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37: B2swingsandhitstheball.Shediscardsherbatassherunsto1stbase.Theballrollsintothebatwhichislyinginfairterritory.
B2 is out for interference.
It is a live/fair ball.
It is a dead ball.
It is a foul ball.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 7‐4‐13
38: WithR2on2ndbase,oneout,B3hasa2–2count.Thenextpitchstrikesthegroundinfrontoftheplateandiscaughtbythecatcher.B3swingsatthepitchandmissestheball.
The ball is live.
The ball is dead.
The batter is out.
The ball is dead when it hits the ground. Ball on the batter.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 7‐4‐7
39: Runneronfirst,thebatterhitsalinedrivetotheF4whomakesagreatstop,turnsandthrowstheballpullingtheF3ontothecoloredportionofthebagbeforetherunnercanretag.Whatisthecall?
The runner is safe because the fielder HAS to touch the white portion of the bag for the force out.
This is an appeal play and the fielder has to make the appeal before the runner touches first.
The runner is out on the force because the fielder and the runner can touch either section of the bag.C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐10‐2
40: B4swingsatapitchwhenshetipsthecatcher’smittwithherbat.Theballishitintotheinfield.B4reaches1stbasesafely.Therearenootherrunnersonbase.
Dead ball, ball on the batter.
Dead ball, illegal pitch.
The catcher’s obstruction is cancelled and no option is given.
The offensive coach is given the option of the results of the play or the penalty for catcher’s obstruction.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐1‐1d Effect 2
41: Whatisthestatusoftheballduringanintentionalwalk?
Live Ball
Dead BallB:
A:
Rule: 8‐1‐1‐Eff 2
42: Whomayrequestabatterbeintentionallywalked?
Any infielder.
Pitcher only.
Pitcher or catcher only.
Defensive coach, pitcher or catcher.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐1‐1‐Eff 2
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43: InFP,thebatterisneverrequiredtoattempttoavoidbeinghitbyapitchedball.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 8‐1‐2 Eff 4c
44: WithR1on2ndbaseandR2on1stbaseand1out,B3hitsaflyballintheinfield.Theumpiresdonotverballycallorsignal"infieldfly".Theballlandsuntouchedbetweenthepitchingcircleand2ndbase.BothrunnersadvanceandB3reaches1stbase.
Since the umpires did not call or signal "infield fly" the rule does not apply.
On an infield fly the ball is dead. B3 is out. Runners must return to the base held at the time of the pitch.
B3 is out, all runners must return to the base held at the time of the pitch unless the were in the act of stealing.
B3 is out. Runners may advance at their own risk.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐2‐9 Note
45: WithR2on2ndbaseandR1on1stbase,R1steals2ndbase.R2doesnotadvance.Theballisreturnedtothepitcherwithnoplayoneitherrunner.Afterashortdelaytheumpireshouldcalltimeand:
Call R1 out.
Call R2 out.
Return R1 to 1st base.
Award R2 3rd base.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: '8‐4‐3b Exc 1
46: WhichofthefollowingisNOTtrueaboutwhenthelook‐backruleisineffect?
The ball is live.
The batter‐runner has touched 1st base or been declared out.
When the pitcher places her glove, with the ball inside the glove, on the ground to adjust her pony tail.
The pitcher has possession of the ball within the pitching circle.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐7‐1
47: S1isenteredasacourtesyrunnerforthepitcher.Theteamhasalargerally.Laterinthesamehalf‐inningthecoachreportsthatS1willnowenterthegameasasubstitute.
Legal substitution.
Illegal. She can only enter as a substitute for the pitcher.
Illegal. She may not be a substitute in the same half‐inning she was a courtesy runner.
Illegal. Since she was used as a courtesy runner she cannot be a substitute in this game.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐9‐4
48: TheDPisbattingforthepitcher(FLEX).Inthe4thinningtheDPreachesbasesafely.ThecoachreportsthattheFLEXwillreplacetheDP.Thecoachthenrequestsacourtesyrunnerforthepitcher.
Legal. The pitcher may always have a courtesy runner.
This would be legal only if there are two outs.
Illegal. Since the pitcher did not earn her way on base she cannot have a courtesy runner.C:
B:
A:
Rule: 8‐9‐5
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49: TheUmpiresarriveatthesiteandinformthecoachesthattheyhavetohavetheequipmentsetoutinfrontofthedugoutforinspection.
True
FalseB:
A:
Rule: 10.2.3 A
50: Whatarethepregamedutiesoftheplateumpire?
Conduct the pregame conference.
Inspect the condition of the field.
Define the bench/bench areas.
All of the above.D:
C:
B:
A:
Rule: 10‐2‐3a
