2012 Usssa Fast Pitch Rules Challenge

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    A chin strap is required on the batting helmet.

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This is the USSSA National Fast Pitch Umpire Test and Rules Challenge.
It's highly recommended as a fast umpire to take this test with a CLOSED BOOK, to challenge your knowledge of the rules. Upon submission, the test score and answers will be provided with rule references. You can use this as a learning tool, after seeing See moreareas which might need additional study -- but keep the book closed - and challenge yourself !

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  • 2. 

    A throat protector is not required on a catchers hockey style mask.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-2

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  • 3. 

    The ball must have the USSSA FASTPITCH CLASSIC label on it.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-3

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  • 4. 

    14U players are allowed to wear metal cleats.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    In all divisions 14 and under and younger, Metal cleats and metal toe plates are
    prohibited. (Rule 2-4)

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  • 5. 

    Unadorned bobby pins less than 2 inches in length are legal.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-5

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  • 6. 

    Players may not wear casts while participating in the game.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Cast may be worn if padded. (Rule 2-6)

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  • 7. 

    Defensive players may not wear batter's helmets.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    All players may wear protective equipment. (Rule 2-7)

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  • 8. 

    Coaches must be neatly attired.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-8

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  • 9. 

    An Optic Yellow Manufacter's Logo on the pitcher's glove is to be considered legal.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-9. B. The glove/mitt may be any combination of colors except the color of the game ball or optic. Glove lacing may be any color other than that of the ball. The manufacturer’s logos are not considered a glove color. A gray, white or optic colored circle on the outside or inside of the glove/mitt that gives the appearance of a ball is illegal. A glove/mitt that is judged to be distracting by the Umpire is illegal.

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  • 10. 

    Use of an altered bat by a Youth player can lead to suspension of the parents.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-1M The parents or legal guardians of a youth player suspended under section 2-1 E (Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension) and/or EI (Altered Bat Determination by Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer) shall be suspended for life from all USSSA sanctioned activities.

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  • 11. 

    The pitching distance for Girls 14 and under is 40 ft.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Rule 1-1. Pitching distance for 13U on up will be 43 Ft since January 2011.

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  • 12. 

    The Three Foot running lane starts halfway between home plate and first base.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 1-2-G

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  • 13. 

    The Coaches Box is 8 feet from the foul lines.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 1-2-H

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  • 14. 

    A ball that has been cooled is an altered ball and falls under the same rules in place for altered bats.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 2-3; 3-Altered Ball

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  • 15. 

    A bat that has graphics added to the barrel should be considered an altered bat.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rule 3-Altered Bat: The bat has had the surface of the barrel or the taper changed in any way such as by addition of graphics, painting, repainting, removal of bat material or paint by any means including but not limited to sandpapering or applying a solvent to the surface such as fingernail polish remover or by any other means.

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  • 16. 

    Each team, when on defense, may be granted not more than two charged conferences without penalty during a seven-inning game.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Not more than three. (Rule 4-8-A)

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  • 17. 

    The Penalty for excessive defensive conference is the pitcher may not pitch for the remainder of the game.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Penalty: After three charged conferences in a seven inning game, or for any charged conference in excess of one in each extra inning, the pitcher shall be removed as a pitcher for the duration of the game.(Rule 4-8-A)

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  • 18. 

    Conferences not used carry over into extra innings.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Conferences are not cumulative (4-8-A)

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  • 19. 

    Each team may be granted one charged conference while on offense per inning.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    4-8-b

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  • 20. 

    During the Pre-game conference, a team member must verify hall players are legally and properly equipped.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Only a coach can verify. (4-8-D-4)

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  • 21. 

    The Flex must be listed in the last spot in the lineup, either the 10th spot (or the 11th or 12th spot if an Additional Player(s) is used).

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    5-4-B

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  • 22. 

    If the FLEX runs for the DP ... the DP has left the game.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    5-4-D

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  • 23. 

    The role of the DP is terminated for the rest of the game when the FLEX bats.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The DP may re-enter which brings the lineup back to 10 again. This can happen more than once provided the substitution rules are complied with. (5-4-E)

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  • 24. 

    The DP can play defense for any of the other players in the lineup.  So both the DP and the FLEX can legally be on defense at the same time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    5-4-F

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  • 25. 

    The FLEX can play offense for any ot the other players in the lineup.  So both the DP and the FLEX can be legally on offense at the same time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Placing the flex into one of the batting positions for someone other than the DP's position is considered an illegal substitution. (5-4-H)

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  • 26. 

    The FLEX can be declared up until the DP bats for the first time.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Must be declared prior to the start of the game. (5-4)

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  • 27. 

    A player shows up late and is not listed as a starter or substitute on the line-up card.  She is ineligible to play in that game.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Eligible roster members may be added as substitutes at ANY time. (5-1-B)

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  • 28. 

    Pam comes to bat in the top of the first inning in the third position in the batting order and is wearing #8. The official line-up has Pam batting in the third position in the batting order but wearing #17. Number can be corrected with no warning or penalty.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Numbers on the lineup card may be corrected without penalty. Casebook 5-c

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  • 29. 

    The leadoff hitter, Amy, strikes out. The next batter, Betty, is knocked unconscious by a wild pitch. Since the team has no eligible substitutions, Amy can replace Betty as the batter-runner and will be placed on 1st base.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    If the player leaving the game is the batter or a runner, they shall be declared out. Exception: If the injury is caused by a rule violation by the defensive team (for example batter hit by pitch, obstruction, malicious contact), the player may be replaced by the player not currently on base who had the last completed time at bat. This exception does not apply to any future time at bat. (5-2-A Exception)

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  • 30. 

    A player may return to pitch any number of times in one inning.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Return only once per inning. (5-5)

    A player may be removed as a pitcher and returned as a pitcher only once per inning. Provided the return as a pitcher does not violate either the pitching, substitution, or charged conference rule.

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  • 31. 

    The pitcher must start with both feet on the pitching rubber.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    6-1-A

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  • 32. 

    A step backward in the pitching motion is legal if it begins before the hands come together.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    No step backward is allowed. 6-1-E-2

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  • 33. 

    The pitcher can only take a signal from the catcher.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The pitcher may simulate taking the signal from the catcher. No requirement to have signals. No restrictions as to can give signals. (6-1-C)

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  • 34. 

    The pitcher must release the ball the first time past the hip.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The ball does not have to be released the first time past the hip. (6-1-G-4)

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  • 35. 

    The pitch is completed with a step toward the batter.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    6-1-F-4

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  • 36. 

    If a pitcher does not release the pitch within 20 seconds from the time of receiving the ball, an illegal pitch is called.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Not an illegal pitch ... just a DEAD ball and a BALL awarded to the batter. This is a pitcher (timing) violation. (6-1-K)

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  • 37. 

    An illegal pitch which is released is a dead ball and the penalty is invoked.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Illegal pitches which are released are considered a DELAYED DEAD ball and the play continues. (6-3)

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  • 38. 

    After hitting an illegal pitch, the batter is thrown out at second base, the coach has the option of accepting the illegal pitch penalty.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Unlike high school, in USSSA if the batter reaches first base and all runners advance at least one base, the play stands, and the illegal pitch is canceled. NO OPTION is given. (6-3-B)

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  • 39. 

    The umpire who called the Illegal Pitch shall explain the violation to the coach if requested.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes, with the proper explanation. (6-3-F)

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  • 40. 

    A quick return pitch (when the batter is not in position and ready) is considered an illegal pitch.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    No, quick return pitches should be ruled a NO PITCH. (6-4-C)

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  • 41. 

    Regarding the look-back rule. If the pitcher has both feet straddling the line of the pitcher’s circle, she is considered to be in the pitcher’s circle.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Provided one foot is inside (or partially inside) the circle, she is considered in the circle. (8-2 para 9)

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  • 42. 

    The pitcher must physically have the ball in one hand or she is not considered to have possession of the ball.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    the pitcher has possession of the ball (e.g. has the ball in their hand, glove, under arm or chin, between
    their legs) within the 16-foot circle. (8-2-para 1)

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  • 43. 

    On a base on balls, the look back rule goes into effect as soon as the pitcher receives the ball in the circle.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The LOOK-BACK RULE is in effect when the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base or has been declared out, and the pitcher has possession of the ball ... within the 16-foot circle. (8-2-para 1)

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  • 44. 

    If a runner is called out for violating the look back rule, any other runner who is stopped off base is also called out.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Only one runner is declared out. The ball is dead and not other outs can be recorded. (8-2-Effect)

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  • 45. 

    A batter-runner who overruns first and delays in her attempt to advance to second is required to return to first base and stop.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    (8-2-para 4)

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  • 46. 

    Regarding the use of a courtesy runner ... The team at bat may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and/or catcher any time after they reach base other than by  substitution. The same courtesy runner may be used for both positions but not in the same inning. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the lineup under such circumstances.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    All correct. (8-3-A)

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  • 47. 

    The team fails to report Pam as a courtesy runner. Pam becomes an illegal substitute.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This is considered an Unreported courtesy runner: An unreported courtesy runner is treated the same as an unreported substitute. The team is warned and further violations result in the ejection of the coach. (8-3-Penalty)

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  • 48. 

    A courtesy runner may not be used for the DP.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    A courtesy runner is permitted for the DP if the DP is the pitcher or catcher of record. (8-3-F)

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  • 49. 

    Pam is one of five substitutes who have not participated at all in the game. Pam courtesy runs for the pitcher in the sixth inning and scores. In the same inning, Pam is allowed to pinch run for the shortstop but can no longer be used as a courtesy runner for the remainder of the game. Did the umpire handle this properly ?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    No, a player may not run as a courtesy runner and be used as a substitute for another player in that HALF INNING.

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