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2022 Super Major JBR 12U/14U Quiz

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Super Major/12U/14U Certification Exam-For Umpires Ages 16-Adult Answer all questions with regard to Super Major baseball, 12U, 14U and 16U softball. All statements are either True or False. If any part of the statement is incorrect, it is all incorrect. B1, B2, B3 are batters; R1, R2, R3 are base runners, and F1-F9 are fielders by position. No violation of the rules occurs unless it is mentioned in the play. Any violation mentioned is seen by the officials.

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1. 1 pts.	With a R1 on 1B and one out, R1 attempts to steal 2nd base, the batter strikes out on a dropped third strike. The batter may legally attempt to run to 1B since R1 gave up 1st base when he attempted to steal 2nd.
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2. 1 pts.	In a SM baseball game, with one out, a runner from second base stealing third, the batter interferes with the catcher attempting to throw to third with 1 foot completely outside the batter’s box. The attempt to put out the runner at third is not successful. The umpire is correct in calling the batter out and returning the runner to 2nd.
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3. 1 pts.	In 8U softball and Rookie baseball, the batter gets only five pitches. If she/he does not hit the ball on the fifth pitch, she/he is out.
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4. 1 pts.	The batter is out if, while in the batter's box with the bat in her hand, the bat accidentally hits the ball a second time.
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5. 1 pts.	In a JBB game, R1 advances from first to third on a base hit to the right fielder. While rounding 2nd base, R1 misses the bag and continues to 3rd base. The right fielder attempts to throw the ball to 3rd at the time the runner just reaches the area of 2nd base. With R1 standing on 3rd base, the thrown ball goes into the 3rd base dugout. The 3rd base coach realizing R1 missed 2nd base and sees the 2nd baseman talking to the pitcher tells R1 to run back to 2nd base and stay there. After the umpire puts the ball back into play, he tells the umpire he is appealing that R1 missed 2nd base and throws the ball to the 2nd baseman who steps on 2nd base. The umpire is correct in calling R1 safe because all runners must be given the opportunity to return to a missed base.
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6. 1 pts.	In a baseball game with R1 on 1B, the batter hits a ground ball to F4 which gets past him and strikes the runner R1 running to 2B. No other fielder had a chance at fielding the ball and throwing the runner out at 1st. The runner R1 is out for interference.
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7. 1 pts.	In Super Major baseball, a pitcher may pitch the entire 6 inning game during the tournament, but he cannot pitch at all the previous or following game.
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8. 1 pts.	In 12U softball, the pitcher may pitch the first four innings of the game.
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9. 1 pts.	If B1 steps out of the batter's box after F1 has brought their hands together, B1 runs the risk of having a strike called on them for being out of position.
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10. 1 pts.	R1 on third, no outs. The batter B2 swings at a pitch and hits the catcher’s glove prior to hitting a fly ball to left field that is caught. R1 tags up and scores. The coach has the option to either take the penalty for the obstruction (B2 placed at 1st base and R1 returned to 3rd base) or to accept the result of the play (B2 out and R1 scores).
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11. 1 pts.	The pitcher throws a fast-ball to the batter. The batter begins his swing and then realizes the ball is coming way inside. The batter tries to stop his swing, but is unable to do so and swings at the ball. The ball comes so far inside that it hits the batter on the arms. The umpire calls “dead ball” and awards the batter 1B. This is correct.
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12. 1 pts.	During a softball game, on a dropped third strike with no one on base, the batter may attempt to run to 1B anytime before entering the dugout.
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13. 1 pts.	During a 8U softball and Rookie baseball game, two coaches from the defensive team may be in the outfield during play.
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14. 1 pts.	A foul ball is called on the batter if R1 interferes with F3's unsuccessful attempt to field a fly foul ball.
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15. 1 pts.	The ball accidentally drops from a softball pitcher's hand during a delivery to the plate. The ball is immediately dead and no runner may advance.
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16. 1 pts.	In baseball, the batter is out on a third strike foul tip, but the ball is dead and no runners may advance.
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17. 1 pts.	In the 6th inning of a 14U softball game with the bases loaded and the game tied, the coach calls his 4th defensive conference of the game to talk over strategy with his players on the field. When the coach departs from the field, the umpire rules that the pitcher (who has pitched the entire game) must be removed from the game. This is correct.
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18. 1 pts.	It is obstruction if an errant throw pulls F3, without the ball, into the path of the batter-runner, and impedes their progress.
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19. 1 pts.	In a SM baseball game with a runner on 2nd base, the pitcher delivers a pitch which is low and the catcher attempts to block the ball. The ball bounces off the catcher’s glove and pops over the back stop in dead ball area. The umpire is correct in awarding the runner from second 2 bases which scores a run.
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20. 1 pts.	In an 8U Softball game, with R1 at 2nd base, B1 hits a ground ball to the pitcher's helper. The pitcher's helper throws the ball to 1st base and the runner is called out. The first baseman then runs to the pitcher's circle and yells "TIME". The umpire shall grant time and make R1 go back to 3rd if she did not reach the half way line between 3rd and home.
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21. 1 pts.	Any fielder, with or without the ball, may make a dead-ball appeal by verbally stating that the runner missed the base or left too soon.
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22. 1 pts.	R2 on second and R1 on third with 1 out, the batter hits a deep fly ball to center field which is caught by F7. The R1 legally tags on the play and touches home. R2 leaves the base early and runs to 3rd. R7 after making the catch throws the ball to F4 who steps on 2nd base after R1 scored. The umpire is correct in calling R2 out for not tagging up after the catch and not allowing the run to be scored.
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23. 1 pts.	In a JBB tournament game, a pitcher can only pitch a maximum of 2 innings in a game.
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24. 1 pts.	The penalty for interference on a batted ball is the same whether it is by an on-deck batter or a blocked ball that is caused by offensive team equipment.
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25. 1 pts.	Bases are loaded (R1 on 3rd, R2 on 2nd, and R3 on 1st) with 1 out. B5 hits a slow rolling ground ball down the 1st base line. The ball travels most the distance in foul territory, but then rolls back and touches the white first base. F3 picks the ball up and tags R3 who is standing on the base because they think the ball is foul. F3 then throws the ball to F2 who attempts to tag R1 who slides under the tag at home plate and is safe. F2 throws to F3 who steps on first base prior to B5 reaching first since they hesitated thinking the ball was going to be foul. The run scored by R1 counts.
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26. 1 pts.	In Rookie baseball and 8U softball, the umpire must call time when the ball is in an infielder's hands and the infielder calls "Time".
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27. 1 pts.	The pitching distance is measured from the rear tip of home plate to the back edge of the pitcher’s plate.
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28. 1 pts.	In Rookie baseball, the pitcher's helper may leave the pitching circle as soon as the ball is pitched.
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29. 1 pts.	A batter hits the ball on the infield and beats the ball to 1B. Overrunning the 1B bag, the batter-runner stays in fair ground and turns to his left (towards second base) on his way back to 1B. The first baseman tags the batter-runner before he reaches 1B on her return. The umpire calls the batter-runner out. This is correct.
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30. 1 pts.	With one strike on the batter, the batter tips a ball which goes directly back and straight to the catcher's glove. The catcher catches the ball in his glove. On the play the runner at 1B steals 2B. The umpire is correct in calling a strike on the batter, calling the ball dead, and requiring the runner to return to 1B.
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31. 1 pts.	In Minor baseball, the runner may leave the bag on a steal when the ball leaves the pitcher's hand.
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32. 1 pts.	Bases are loaded (R1 on 3rd, R2 on 2nd, and R3 on 1st) with 1 out. B5 hits a fly ball which is caught by F8. All runners attempt to tag up and advance on the catch. R1 scores, followed by F8 throwing to F5 who tags R2 out before reaching 3rd base. R3 left early and the defensive team appeals she left early and the umpire agrees and calls R3 out. The score by R1 does not count.
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33. 1 pts.	In the tournament of a 14u softball game. a pitcher is able to pitch all 7 innings of a game.
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34. 1 pts.	R1 is on first base; B2 is at bat with an 0-2 count and no outs. B2 swings at a third strike that is dropped by the catcher. B2 runs toward first base think it is a dropped 3rd strike. The catcher throws to first to try and pick off the R1 leading off as R1 is diving back to first base, B2 is hit in the back with F2's throw to first base and the ball goes out of play. The umpire is correct in calling R1 out.
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35. 1 pts.	Player White, the next batter, is 4 for 4 in the game with two home runs and the head coach wants to put him on base. The coach requests the umpire put the batter on base in an intentional walk without pitching to the batter. The umpire is correct in requiring the pitcher to pitch to the batter.
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36. 1 pts.	In Super Major baseball tournament game the mercy rule takes effect when one team is ahead by 10 or more runs after four innings.
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37. 1 pts.	Two pitcher’s helpers are required when a team has 9 players in both Rookie baseball and 8U softball.
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38. 1 pts.	In a 14U Softball game, the runner is standing on second base when a line drive hits her. The second baseman was playing in front of her and did not contact the ball. The umpire is correct in calling the runner out.
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39. 1 pts.	With bases loaded and 1 out, B4 hits a fly ball which is caught in flight by the right fielder. R1, R2, and R3 tag up and attempt to advance to the next base. During R1’s attempt, they leave 3rd base just prior to the right fielder making the catch. R1 crosses home plate before the right fielder throws the ball to 2nd base and R3 is tagged prior to sliding into 2nd base. After tagging R3 out, F6 tells the umpire they are appealing R1 left the base early, and steps on 3rd base. The umpire calls R1 out and announces R1’s run counts because the appeal was made after the 3rd out was made. This is correct.
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40. 1 pts.	In Super Major baseball with only a runner on 1B and the pitcher is on the rubber, it is a balk if a right hand pitcher throws to 1B without stepping toward 1st base.
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41. 1 pts.	B1 bunts the ball and drops her bat. The bat is lying stationary in fair territory and the ball rolls against it. The ball remains live.
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42. 1 pts.	During an 8U softball game the coach-pitcher tells the runner to run home after the ball is hit to the 1st baseman. The umpire is correct in waiting until the play is over then asking the defensive head coach if he wants to take the result of the play or put everyone back where they were prior to the pitch and pitching the ball again.
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43. 1 pts.	With 2 outs, R1 on third, B4 has a count of 3 balls and 2 strikes. The pitch hits the ground in front of home plate and bounces over it. B4 swings and misses. R1 crosses home plate, but B4 makes no effort to go to first base. F2 catches the bounced ball and rolls it toward the pitchers mound and all fielders leave the field. B4 leaves the field and enters the dugout. The run counts since R1 crossed home plate prior to B4 abanding the base.
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44. 1 pts.	If the batted ball hits the coach pitcher and the pitchers helper picks the ball up and throws the runner out at first, we count the out.
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45. 1 pts.	Obstruction occurs on a runner between 1B and 2B. The runner cannot be put out between 1B and 2B.
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46. 1 pts.	A baseball pitcher drops the ball accidentally while on the rubber. This is a balk and all runners are entitled to advance one base.
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47. 1 pts.	R1 on 1st base and B2 hits a line drive to right field. The runner goes half way to 2nd base and holds up in case F9 catches the ball in the air. The batter-runner rounds 1st so both R1 and the batter-runner are between 1st and 2nd base when the ball hits the ground and R9 catches the ball on 1 hop and throws the ball into third base. The ball gets past the third baseman and rolls into the dugout. Both runners are awarded third base. Since they cannot both occupy third, the lead runner is awarded home. This is correct.
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48. 1 pts.	In a JBB baseball game, with 2 outs B3 strikes out, but F2 drops the ball, which rebounds into B3's basepath. As B3 begins to run to first, B3 accidently kicks the ball away from the catcher and reaches first before F2 can make the throw. The umpire calls the batter out for interference.
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49. 1 pts.	In 12U softball, if the runner leaves the base before the pitch leaves the pitcher’s hand, she is out, and the ball is dead.
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50. 1 pts.	In a baseball game, the coach comes to the mound to talk to his pitcher. Later in the same inning the coach comes out to talk to his catcher and the catcher then goes immediately to the mound to talk to the pitcher. The umpire is correct in removing the pitcher from the mound.
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51. 1 pts.	A penalty strike can be called if a batter delays the game by stepping out of the batter's box when the pitcher is on the pitcher's plate.
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52. 1 pts.	A balk is always an immediate dead ball.
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53. 1 pts.	The batter swings at a pitch and the bat hits the catcher’s glove prior to the ball hitting the bat. The batter hits a fly ball to left field that is caught. The runner tags up after the ball is caught and scores before the fielder can get the ball to the catcher. The umpire is correct in calling a dead ball for catcher interference and placing the batter at first and the runner must go back to 3rd because of the dead ball.
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54. 1 pts.	A catcher obstructs the batter's attempt to swing at a pitched ball and the batter does not hit the ball in fair territory. The umpire is correct in awarding the batter 1B.
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55. 1 pts.	In a Super Major Baseball game a runner on third base, the pitcher stops his delivery because the batter stepped out of the box with one foot because the third base coach was giving a new sign. There is no penalty on either the batter or the pitcher. The umpire shall call "Time" and begin play anew.
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56. 1 pts.	In a 12U softball game with no runners on base, the batter hits a single and rounds 1B. The defense gets the ball back to the pitcher who has control of the ball in the pitching circle. The runner on 1B remains off 1B attempting to draw a throw from the pitcher. The umpire calls the runner at 1B out due to the lookback rule. This is correct.
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57. 1 pts.	In softball, an illegal pitch is always a delayed dead ball.
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58. 1 pts.	In baseball, the game may be played with only 8 players present on a team. The team with eight players must take an "out" for the ninth batting position.
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59. 1 pts.	Once the ball has been returned to the pitcher to prepare for the next pitch, the softball pitcher has 20 seconds to release the pitch and the baseball pitcher has 20 seconds to release the pitch or throw to a base in a pickoff move attempt. The penalty is a ball awarded to the batter
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60. 1 pts.	In an 8U softball game with no one on base, the batter hits the ball to the pitcher's helper. The throw to 1B gets past the first baseman, past the foul line, but stays in play. The runner then proceeds past first base, toward second base, when the 1st baseman retrieves the over thrown ball and attempts to throw the ball to 2nd base. The throw is missed and goes into left field. The runner continues to run to 3B before the defense gets the ball to the pitcher's helper in the circle. The umpire is correct in making the batter-runner go back to 2nd base.
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61. 1 pts.	In a Super Major baseball game a runner is leading off 1B. The pitcher throws to 1B in an attempt to pick off the runner. The runner slides back into 1B but runs into the first baseman's leg and doesn't reach the bag. At the time the runner made contact with the first baseman, the first baseman did not have possession of the ball. The first baseman gets the ball tags the runner before he can get to the bag. The umpire calls obstruction on the first baseman and awards the runner 2B. This is correct.
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62. 1 pts.	In a softball game, the runner on 1B misses 2B on her way to 3B. The defense does not appeal to the umpire that the runner missed 2B. The umpire is correct in doing nothing and allowing the runner to stay on 3B.
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63. 1 pts.	In baseball, if the pitcher stands on the rubber without the ball, he is guilty of a balk.
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64. 1 pts.	With runners on 1B and 2B and no outs in a softball game, the batter hits a pop up to the pitcher. The umpire calls the batter out immediately because of the infield fly rule. On the play, the runner at 2B advances to 3B before the ball is caught by the pitcher. After catching the ball, the pitcher throws the ball to second base and the second baseman tags the 2B bag. The umpire is correct in calling the batter out and placing the runner back on 2B because the ball is dead on an infield fly ruling.
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