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General Knowledge Section - True/False -  

1.  True    False

             Any rules listed in the HAJBA rulebook for specific baseball divisions should be followed in preference

                      of General Baseball rules found in the NFHS rules book.

2.  True    False

             As an umpire I can override the general rules in the HAJBA rule book in the spirit of fair play and

                       sportsmanship where I deem appropriate.

3.  True    False

           There is unlimited substitution in fielding positions, unless a coach is freely substituting to delay a game

                       or abuse this privilege.

4.  True    False

           I can question a coach between innings if I feel they are not rotating players equally so that all players are

                      getting fair playing time.

5.  True    False

          A pitcher may not wear white sleeves that are visible below his or her uniform sleeves, nor wear a sweatband

                     on either arm, because it makes it harder for the batter to see the ball when it is pitched.

6.  True    False

          The closest base coach determines placement of base runners after stopping play for an injured player.

7.  True    False

          In between Innings, Umpires are not to be socializing with anyone from either of the teams or people outside

                     the playing area. They should be situated in a "Neutral" position on the field as to not give the impression of

                     favor to either team.

8.  True    False

          An important aspect of an Umpire's job is to ensure that the game moves along at a consistent pace. The

                     transition between innings should not take longer than 3 minutes. If this becomes an issue with a team,

                     an umpire should speak to the Head Coaches of both teams and politely ask them to keep things

                     "moving along".

9.  True    False

          An inning is considered to have started immediately following the final out of the previous inning.

10. True    False

           The Plate Umpire is responsible for starting a game at the scheduled time. If a team is not ready to play

                      within 5 minutes of the scheduled starting time, the game will be forfeited.

11. True    False               

           No equipment, clothing, or jewelry will be worn by players, managers, or coaches, which, in the

                      opinion of the Plate Umpire, constitutes a safety hazard.

12. True    False

            If a player accidentally throws a bat, the umpire will warn the player and his or her team. Any other bat

                       throwing incident by a player on that team will cause that player to be out.

13. True    False

              If the defensive player does not have the ball and is not about to receive it, he/she can block the base or

                        be near enough to impede the runner.

14. True    False             

             1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base and Home plate are all completely in Fair Territory.

15. True    False

              A base runner is out and the ball is dead if the base runner is hit by a fair batted ball before a fielder has

                        a chance to field the ball.

16. True    False                    

               If a legally batted ball hits home plate it is AUTOMATICALLY a foul ball.   

17. True    False

               Runners can advance on a foul tip. 

18. True    False

               A pitch that first bounces on the ground prior to reaching home plate cannot be legally hit by the

                         batter.     

19. True    False

               If a pitched ball strikes the ground first and then strikes the batter, the batter is awarded first base if he

                         does not swing at the pitch. 

20. True    False

               If the fielder’s feet are in FOUL territory when a batted ball is first touched by that fielder, it is

                         AUTOMATICALLY a foul ball.

21. True    False

              The batter hits a pitch directly into the mask of the catcher. After hitting the mask, the ball falls directly

                        into the catcher’s mitt. The umpire should rule this a foul tip.

22. True    False

              With a runner on first base, the batter hits a fair ground ball to the first baseman who steps on first base

                        to get the batter out. The  first baseman then throws the ball to the shortstop at second in an attempt to

                        get the advancing runner out. In this situation, the shortstop must actually tag the advancing runner prior

                        to the runner reaching second base to record the out.

23. True    False

               With a runner on third base and two outs, the batter hits a fair ground ball to the shortstop who in turn

                         throws the ball to first for the third out, however, prior to the ball reaching first base, the runner on third

                         crosses home plate. The run should be allowed to score.

24. True    False

              When swinging at a pitch, the batter misses the ball but strikes the catcher’s glove. The batter should be

                        awarded first base for catcher interference.

25. True    False

               When indicating a batted ball is fair, the home plate umpire should straddle the foul line, point to fair

                         territory and yell "Fair Ball!".

26. True    False

              When judging whether a ball is fair or foul, the home plate umpire should judge the location of the ball

                        in relation to the foul line rather than the location of the fielder when he touches the ball.

27. True    False

               A Foul Tip is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher's glove or hands and is

                         legally caught.

28. True    False

               A Foul Tip is always a strike.

29. True    False

               A batter comes up to the plate. The count is 1 ball, 2 strikes. The opposing team then notices that he is

                         not the correct batter. The correct batter can replace the incorrect batter and complete the AT-BAT.

30. True    False

               If a HAJBA Umpire does not show up at their assigned field 15 minutes prior to the start of the game,

                         dressed and ready to do their job, they are in jeopardy of being replaced by another Umpire for that

                         game.

Bantam Baseball Section - True/False -  

31. True    False

              An official game shall consist of Six (6) Innings. No new Inning may begin after Two (2) Hours from the

                    start of the game.

32. True    False

               Teams will play Nine (9) players at a time defensively.

33. True    False

               Two (2) coaches of the defensive team may be placed in the Infield to instruct players.

34. True    False

               Use of Hit Sticks and Whiffle Balls for batting practice within the confines of the Outfield Grass,

                         in a safe manner, is permitted prior to a game.

35. True    False

               Bunting is allowed.

36. True    False

               Stealing is not allowed.

37. True    False

              A difference of Twenty-Nine (29) runs at the end of Four (4) Innings, or Fifteen (15) runs at the end of

                        Five (5) innings, will complete a game.

38. True    False

               Innings 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be pitched by both player and coach pitchers.

39. True    False

               During coach pitch only innings, the batter has Six (6) pitches total to put the ball into play, after which

                         the batter is declared out. There are no walks, and balls and strikes will not be called by the umpire.

40. True    False

               During coach pitch only innings, the offensive coach shall pitch to his/her own team and will make every

                         effort to avoid interfering in a play. If a batted ball hits the coach, the ball is considered dead, no pitch.

41. True    False

               A player may pitch in only Two (2) innings per game. If the pitcher is removed from the pitchers position

                         during an inning, the pitcher may not return to the mound to pitch during the same game.

42. True    False

               In the event that the ball is hit to the outfield, the runners are in peril of being put out at all times and

                         may advance bases until the ball is in the possession of an outfielder and no further defensive play is

                         attempted. (Trapped is acceptable)

43. True    False

               Runners cannot leave their base until the batter hits the ball. If the runner leaves a base early, the

                         runner is out and play continues.

44. True    False

              In the event of a tied score at the end of regulation play (complete innings or time limit), the umpire

                        will inform the manager of each team that the tie breaker rule will be invoked as follows: Each team

                        shall begin their offensive half of the next inning with a runner on second base and One (1) out. This

                        runner will be the last player to bat in the offensive teams previous inning. The same situation shall be

                        used each inning until the tie is broken and the inning is complete.

45. True    False

              During Kid/Coach Pitch Innings (Innings 1,2 and 3), Umpires will call Strikes, even after the coach enters

                        the game to pitch. A batter can strike out during Innings 1, 2 and 3 without swinging the bat, even while

                        the coach is pitching. See Rule 41.02 in the HAJBA Rulebook

Midget Baseball Section - True/False -  

46. True    False

             An official game shall consist of Six (6) Innings. No new Inning may begin after Two (2) Hours from the

                         start of the game.

47. True    False

               Teams will play Ten (10) players at a time defensively. The tenth player must be an outfielder, thus

                         playing Four (4) outfielders. Outfielders must be positioned on the grass part of the outfield.

48. True    False

               Use of Hit Sticks and Whiffle Balls for batting practice within the confines of the Outfield Grass, in a

                         safe manner, is permitted prior to a game.

49. True    False

               Bunting is allowed.

50. True    False

               A runner on Third (3) at the time of the pitch may only advance from third base to home if the ball is

                         hit or with the bases loaded the batter receives a base on balls or is hit by a pitch.

51. True    False

               The batter is out on the third strike, unless the catcher drops the ball.

52. True    False

               Runners may not leave their base until the ball crosses the plate.

53. True    False

               With two outs, a courtesy runner will be allowed to replace the catcher for the next inning on a base

                         to speed up the inning transition. The courtesy runner will be chosen randomly by the coach.

54. True    False

               No more than Five (5) runs shall be scored by the offensive team in any inning, except the sixth

                         inning. Scoring of runs is not limited in the sixth inning.

55. True    False

               A difference of Fifteen (15)runs at the end of Four (4) innings, (Three and One-half innings if the

                         home team is ahead), will constitute a complete game.

56. True    False

               A difference of Ten (10)runs at the end of Five (5) innings, (Four and One-half innings if the home

                         team is ahead), will constitute a complete game.

57. True    False

               A game can end in a tie.

58. True    False

               Nine (9) outs maximum per pitcher per day. If a pitcher is removed from the mound, that player

                         may not return as a pitcher for the remainder of the game.

59. True    False

               In the event of a tied score at the end of regulation play (complete innings or time limit), the umpire

                         will inform the manager of each team that the tie breaker rule will be invoked as follows: Each team

                         shall begin their offensive half of the next inning with a runner on second base and One (1) out. This

                         runner will be the last player to bat in the offensive teams previous inning. The same situation shall

                         be used each inning until the tie is broken and the inning is complete.

Minor Baseball Section - True/False -  

60. True    False

             An official game shall consist of Seven (7) Innings. No new Inning may begin after Two and one half (2.5)

                          Hours from the start of the game.

61. True    False

              Every player on the team who is present for a game will not sit on the bench more than Two (2) innings

                          and those innings must not be consecutive. Every player must play a minimum of Two (2) infield innings

                          of an official Seven (7) inning game.

62. True    False

                Use of Hit Sticks and Whiffle Balls for batting practice within the confines of the Outfield Grass,

                          in a safe manner, is permitted prior to a game.

63. True    False

                Intentional walks are allowed.

64. True    False

                Home may be stolen one time per inning, per team, on a wild pitch, passed ball or straight steal;

                          However runner may score on any other play made on him or other runners (ie. pick off attempt,

                          catcher throws to base). Stealing home on a throw back to the pitcher is considered your one steal.

65. True    False

                Leads Offs are allowed.

66. True    False

                A difference of Ten (10)runs at the end of Five (5) innings, (Four and One-half innings if the home

                          team is ahead), will constitute a complete game.

67. True    False

                An Eight (8) run limit per inning will apply with the exception of the Seventh (7) inning which

                          will be unlimited.

68. True    False

                Nine (9) outs maximum per pitcher per day. If a pitcher is removed from the mound, that player

                          may not return as a pitcher for the remainder of the game.

69. True    False

               The manager will be warned if the pitcher hits Three (3) batters in a game. If the pitcher hits a

                         Fourth batter, as a result of being wild, the umpire will have the pitcher removed from pitching

                         duties for the remainder of the game. This rule applies only if the batter(s) have made a

                         sufficient attempt to avoid being hit.

70. True    False

               One(1) Balk warning per pitcher, per game, will be given.

71. True    False

               In the event of a tied score at the end of regulation play (complete innings or time limit), the umpire

                         will inform the manager of each team that the tie breaker rule will be invoked as follows: Each team

                         shall begin their offensive half of the next inning with a runner on second base and One (1) out. This

                         runner will be the last player to bat in the offensive teams previous inning. The same situation shall

                         be used each inning until the tie is broken and the inning is complete.

72. True    False

               With no Runners on Base, and One Out, a Batter can attempt to advance to First Base if the Third Strike

                         is not cleanly caught by the catcher.

73. True    False

               With the Bases loaded, and Two Outs, a Batter can attempt to advance to First Base if the Third Strike is

                         not cleanly caught by the catcher

Major Baseball Section - True/False -  

74. True    False

            An official game shall consist of Seven (7) Innings. No new Inning may begin after Two and one half

                        (2.5) Hours from the start of the game. No new inning may begin after Two (2) hours if a double

                        header is being played. 

75. True    False

              Every player on the team who is present for a game will play a minimum of Two (2) innings

                        defensively of an official Seven (7) inning game. 

76. True    False

              A difference of Ten (10)runs at the end of Five (5) innings, (Four and One-half innings if the home

                        team is ahead), will constitute a complete game. 

77. True    False

               Nine (9) outs maximum per pitcher per day. If a pitcher is removed from the mound, that player

                         may not return as a pitcher for the remainder of the game.    

78. True    False

               The manager will be warned if the pitcher hits Two (2) batters in a game. If the pitcher hits a

                         Third batter, as a result of being wild, the umpire will have the pitcher removed from pitching

                         duties for the remainder of the game. This rule applies only if the batter(s) have made a

                         sufficient attempt to avoid being hit.

79. True    False

                In the event of a tied score at the end of regulation play (complete innings or time limit), the

                          umpire will inform the manager of each team that the tie breaker rule will be invoked as

                          follows: Each team shall begin their offensive half of the next inning with a runner on second

                          base and One (1) out. This runner will be the last player to bat in the offensive teams previous

                          inning. The same situation shall be used each inning until the tie is broken and the inning is

                          complete. 

80. True    False

               With the Bases loaded, and One Out, a Batter can attempt to advance to First Base if the Third

                         Strike is not cleanly caught by the catcher.

Judge The Call Section - Good Call or Bad Call -  

81. Good Call       Bad Call

                         With a runner on first and third base and one out, the batter hits a fly ball to right

                                     field. The runner on first goes almost all the way to second thinking the ball will not

                                     be caught. The right fielder makes a great catch and throws the ball to the first

                                     baseman who tags first for the third out of the inning after the runner on third has

                                     crossed the plate. The umpire rules the run counts because the third out was not a

                                     force out.

82. Good Call       Bad Call

                           Debbie is scheduled to bat but Erica steps into the box and promptly strokes a

                                     double to right centerfield. The defensive team appeals to the home plate umpire

                                     before the next pitch or play. The umpire recognizes that Debbie was scheduled

                                    to bat and that Erica batted out of turn. The umpire calls Erica out and removes her

                                    from second base.

83. Good Call       Bad Call

                           The runner on first base is stealing as the ball is fouled into the catcher’s mask and

                                     drops into the glove of the catcher. The defensive manager wants the runner now on

                                     second base to return to first base because of the foul ball. The umpire disagrees and

                                     allows the runner to remain at second because of the foul tip.

84. Good Call       Bad Call

                          The batter gets set to hit the next pitch with a two-ball and two-strike count. The

                                    pitcher throws an inside pitch which the batter swings at, with the ball striking the

                                    batters hands. The umpire awards the batter first base.

85. Good Call       Bad Call

                           In running the bases the batter-runner rounds first base on the way to second, but

                                     while rounding first, runs 15-feet out of the base line on the way to second base. The

                                     umpire calls the batter-runner out for being out of the base line.

86. Good Call       Bad Call

                           The second baseman receives an accurate throw from the right fielder and is

                                     waiting for the batter-runner to come into second base. The batter-runner seeing that

                                     he is a dead duck, intentionally barrels into the second baseman and knocks the ball

                                     loose. The umpire calls the batter-runner out for not sliding or attempting to go around

                                     the fielder.

87. Good Call       Bad Call                              

                           The batter bunts the ball in fair territory and in running to first base unintentionally

                                     touches the ball. Umpire declares the batter runner out.

88. Good Call       Bad Call

                           The batter bats out of order and reaches base safely. An appeal is made before another

                                     pitch is delivered. The umpire declares the batter who reached base safely to be out.

89. Good Call       Bad Call

                          The batter hits a line drive single into right field but overruns first base. He makes no

                                    attempt to go to second. The right fielder fires the ball to the first baseman who tags

                                    the batter-runner before he gets back to the bag. The umpire declares the batter-runner

                                    safe.

Fair or Foul - Make The Call -  

90. Fair               Foul

                          Fielder is standing in fair territory when a fly ball touches his glove which is just outside

                                    of the foul line.

91. Fair               Foul

                          The ball hits in foul territory, hits a pebble and bounces into fair territory and is fielded

                                    there.

92. Fair               Foul

                          The ball hits in foul territory, spins forward and comes to rest directly on home plate. 

93. Fair               Foul

                          The bat hits the ball and then hits the batter’s leg while he is in the batter’s box, bounces

                                    into fair territory and is fielded there.

94. Fair               Foul

                          There is a runner taking his lead off third base in foul territory. A line drive hits the runner,

                                    and the ball bounces into fair territory, where it is fielded. 

95. Fair               Foul

                          A  Ball is hit and rolls directly along the foul line, touches a corner of the base and then Rolls

                                    foul, never passing the bag. 

96. Fair               Foul

                         Ball hits fair, spins foul, hits a pebble, comes back into the diamond, crossing directly over the

                                   bag and comes to rest in fair territory. 

97. Fair               Foul

                          Ball rolls inside the line (fair), then into foul territory before reaching the bag, but after it

                                    passes behind the bag it hits a pebble and goes fair again, settling behind the bag. 

98. Fair               Foul

                          The third baseman, while standing in fair territory, reaches out into foul territory and touches

                                     a line drive which is definitely on the foul side of the line.  However, he touched it when he

                                     was in fair territory. 

99. Fair               Foul

                          Left fielder goes into foul territory for a long fly.  At the last second the wind carries the ball

                                    into fair territory.  While standing in foul territory, he reaches into fair territory and touches

                                    the ball. 

Umpire Field Mechanics - True/False -  

100.  True    False

                 With No Runners on Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be Initially

                           Setup behind First Base, fully in FAIR Territory.

101.  True    False

                With a Runner on First Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be Initially

                          Setup between the Pitcher and the 1st/2nd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

102.  True    False

                With a Runner on Second Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be Initially

                          Setup between the Pitcher and the 1st/2nd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

103.  True    False

                With a Runner on Third Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be Initially

                          Setup between the Pitcher and the 2nd/3rd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

104.  True    False

                 With a Runner on 1st and 2nd Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be

                           Initially Setup between the Pitcher and the 2nd/3rd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

105.  True    False

                 With a Runner on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be

                           Initially Setup between the Pitcher and the 1st/2nd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

106.  True    False

                 With a Runner on 1st and 3rd Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be

                           Initially Setup between the Pitcher and the 2nd/3rd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

107.  True    False

                 With a Runner on 2nd and 3rd Base, in a 2 Person Umpiring System, the Field Umpire should be Initially

                           Setup between the Pitcher and the 1st/2nd Baseline, while not blocking the Fielder's View.

108.  True    False

                 When a Plate Umpire signals the count, both arms are to be raised up. The Fingers on the Left Hand

                           indicate Balls, followed by Strikes on the Fingers of the Right Hand. Verbally give the count. Use

                           consecutive fingers when giving the count.

109.  True    False

                 When indicating a Fair Ball, the Umpire points to Fair Territory with the hand closest to the infield, and

                            verbally declares "Fair Ball".

110.  True    False

                 To indicate Time/Dead Ball, an Umpire raises both hands with open palms away from the body, and

                           verbally  declares "Time" or "Dead Ball".

111.  True    False

                 To indicate a Foul Ball, an Umpire raises both hands with open palms away from the body, and verbally

                           declares "Foul Ball".

112.  True    False

                 To indicate a player as "safe", an Umpire extends both arms straight out with palms down and verbally

                           declares "Safe".

113.  True    False

                 To indicate a player as "out", an Umpire brings the left arm with hand closed to midsection as right arm is

                           extended straight up with hand facing ear. Then pull down at elbow while closing the fist and verbally

                           declaring "Out".

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