2021 Csoa-LA CLAssification Exam Bb

1. R2 is on 2nd base as B3 bats with a two-strike count. B3 starts her swing but tries to stop her swing as the pitch is low and in the dirt. What is your call?

A. The plate umpire must ask for help on the swing if the catcher requests help.

B. The plate umpire may ask the base umpire for help on the swing without a request from the catcher.

C. The batter can require the plate umpire to ask for help in reversing a strike call.

D. The base umpire should always agree with the plate umpire on check swing appeals.

2. A strike is called on the batter when a pitched ball, in the umpire's judgment, is prevented from entering the strike zone by any action of the batter.

True

False

3. The batter is out when she throws her bat and interferes with a defensive player attempting a play.

True

False

4. The plate umpire notices that B1 steps into the batter's box with an altered bat. What is your call?

B. The umpire will wait for an appeal from the defensive team.

C. The umpire will declare a penalty strike on B1.

D. There is no penalty unless B1 hits the ball.

5. A team's lineup card must include each starting player's first initial and last name, jersey number, position and batting order.

True

False

6. Following batter's interference with the catcher, the batter is out and each runner must return to the last base touched at the time of the interference.

True

False

7. The pitcher has her choice of balls at the start of each half-inning unless both balls do not get put into play in the first half of the first inning.

True

False

8. The batter-runner shall be declared out when she hits an infield fly, when the infield-fly rule is in effect, even if it is not initially called by the umpire.

True

False

9. A runner is considered to be in the three-foot running lane when she has one foot touching inside the lane and one foot touching on the line.

True

False

10. It is legal for S1 to substitute for the starting pitcher F1 in the third inning, and then re-enter the original pitcher in the fifth inning in the same position in the batting order.

True

False

11. Exposed undergarments are considered part of the official uniform and shall be black, white, gray or a solid school color.

True

False

12. A state association may, on an individual basis, permit a player to participate while wearing a different style uniform for religious reasons.

True

False

13. No outs, R1 is on 2nd base and R2 is on 1st base. B3 hits a ground ball to F6. F6 throws to F4 to force R2 out at 2nd. F4 throws to 1st and the umpire declared B3 safe. B3, thinking she was out, walks off the base and enters her dugout before her coach yells at her to return to 1st. What is your call?

E. That is an appeal play.

B. B3 is out for abandonment.

C. B3 is allowed to return to 1st base provided she returns safely before being tagged out by the defense.

14. With no outs, R1 is on 2nd base and R2 is on 1st base. B3 hits a ground ball to F4. F4 throws to F6 at 2nd for the force. F6 throws to F3 to try to turn the double play. B3 beats the throw by a step. B3, thinking she had been put out, walks off the field and enters her dugout. What is your call?

A. That is an appeal play.

B. B3 may return to 1st base.

C. B3 is out for abandonment.

15. With R1 on 2nd base with no outs, B2 hits for extra bases. While the ball is in the outfield, R1 maliciously crashes into F2 who is standing between 3rd base and home. R1 continues on and touches home plate. What is your call?

A. Declare the ball dead immediately and eject R1 from the game.

B. Allow the run to score.

C. Eject F2 from the game for interference.

16. A base runner establishes her own base path when she is not being played upon.

True

False

17. An intentional walk can be granted:

A. Only by the pitcher or catcher.

B. Only by the defensive coach.

C. When the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher makes the request.

D. By any defensive player.

18. The pitcher may legally remove herself from the pitcher's plate before or after the hands come together by stepping back from the plate with both feet.

True

False

19. While the pitcher has the ball within the 16-foot circle, a batter-runner who rounds first base toward second base may stop, but then must immediately return to first or attempt to advance non-stop to second base.

True

False

20. The pitching distance is measured from the rear tip of home plate to the back edge of the pitcher's plate.

True

False

21. R1 occupies 1st base with no outs when B2 hits a ground ball to F4. When F4 attempts to tag the advancing R1, R1 retreats toward 1st base. F4 then fires to 1st to retire B2 but R1 maintained contact with 1st base. What is your call?

A. B2 is out.

B. R1 is out for running the bases in reverse order.

C. The ball is dead.

D. R1 committed a travesty of the game.

22. It is legal for the assistant coach or other team personnel to leave the dugout/bench area to record his/her players behind the backstop.

True

False

23. A base-runner is not out:

B. When the runner, attempting to avoid, is inadvertently struck by a fly ball while in contact with 2nd base.

24. Obstruction is called on F2 when she is about to receive the ball while blocking home plate, and comes in contact with the runner sliding into home.

True

False

25. A courtesy runner may run for another courtesy runner.

True

False

26. A legal substitute may replace a courtesy runner on a base, but the substitute is actually replacing the pitcher/catcher in the lineup for whom the courtesy runner is running and the pitcher/catcher has left the game.

True

False

27. The use of the DP/FLEX is required.

True

False

28. In the second inning with Team B at bat and one out, it is discovered that the pitching distance is incorrect. What is your call?

A. The distance will be corrected at the start of the next full inning.

B. The pitching distance will be corrected immediately and the game will continue.

C. The game will be forfeited to the visiting team.

D. The game will continue with the incorrect distance.

29. With R1 on 1st, F1 begins her delivery but the ball slips from her hand and lands behind her. R1 advances to 3rd. What is your call?

A. The ball is dead when F1 loses control of the ball.

B. R1 is returned to 1st and a ball is added to the batter’s count.

C. R1’s advance is legal.

30. What is the correct term to use when a runner contacts a fielder with involves excessive force?

A. Collision.

B. Aggressive physical contact.

C. Flagrant.

D. Malicious.

31. The same courtesy runner may run for both the pitcher and the catcher.

True

False

32. B1 is annoyed after the plate umpire's second-strike call on successive pitches. B1 obviously delays entering the batter's box after being directed by the umpire to do so and delays the game. What is your call?

A. B1 is ejected from the game without warning.

B. The ball is live.

C. The batter is charged with a third strike and is declared out.

D. The ball must be pitched.

33. Right-handed batter B1 hits a fair line drive down the right field line just beyond 1st base. With the slicing ball rolling down the line well into foul territory, a spectator picks up the ball. What is you call?

A. The ball is delayed dead.

B. The ball is immediately dead.

C. B1 is awarded three bases from the time of the pitch.

34. The batter must keep one foot in the batter's box between pitches.

True

False

35. The coach of the team at bat asks about the color of the pitcher's glove. What is your call?

A. The pitcher may not use a white glove.

B. The pitcher may not wear a grey glove.

C. The pitcher may not wear a pink glove.

D. The pitcher may wear a multicolored glove of approved colors.

36. A fielder is considered to be making an initial play if the batted ground ball deflects off the pitcher.

True

False

37. Media may be in live-ball area if properly marked by the home team or game management.

True

False

38. R2 is on 2nd base with one out and a 1-2 count on B3. B3 swings and misses the next pitch, but the pitch strikes B3. R2 advances safely to 3rd and B3 arrives at 1st. What is your call?

A. B3 remains at 1st base.

B. R2 remains at 3rd base.

C. R2 is returned to 2nd base.

D. The ball is live and in play.

39. B1 swings and hits a ball straight down on home plate in fair territory. The ball rebounds straight up and again strikes B1's bat in fair territory. At the time of the second contact B1 has both feet in the batter's box. What is your call?

A. B1 is out for again hitting a fair ball in fair territory.

B. The ball is live.

C. That is a foul ball.

40. The visiting coach asks about the home team's pitcher's feet in relation to the pitcher's plate. What is your call?

A. Both the pivot foot and the non-pivot foot is required to be on the pitcher’s plate prior to delivery.

B. Two feet are required to be on or in contact with the pitcher’s plate prior to the delivery.

C. A backward step may be taken before the hands have been brought together.

D. No backward step may be taken.

41. B1 swings and hits a fair ball off the plate. As B1 is leaving the box, the ball strikes her. What is your call?

A. B1 is always out if she is struck by her own batted ball.

B. The ball is always ruled a foul ball.

42. B1 steps into the batter's box with a Little League baseball bat. What is your call?

A. The bat is illegal.

B. B1 is restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game.

C. B1 is allowed to remain in the game.

43. R3 is on 3rd with two outs when B4 hits a ground ball to F6. F6's throw skips past F3 and R3 scores. B4 misses 1st base and makes 2nd safely. While running the ball back in, F3 inadvertently steps on 1st base. What is your call?

A. B4 should be declared out the instant F3 steps on 1st base.

B. The inadvertent touching of a base by a fielder does not qualify as an appeal for a missed base.

C. R3’s run is nullified.

44. It is an appeal play when:

A. Either teams believes the umpire has misinterpreted a playing rule.

C. R1 leaves 1st base before a pitch is released.

45. Any adult coach may attend the pregame conference with the umpire(s) and verify that the team is in compliance with all NFHS rules.

True

False

46. R1 is on 3rd base and R2 is on 2nd base when B4 hits a ground ball to F6. While running to 3rd, R2 inadvertently hinders F6 who is fielding the ball. At the time of the hindrance, R1 had not reached the plate. What is your call?

A. The ball is dead and R2 is out.

B. The ball is delayed-dead.

C. The ball is live.

D. B4 is out.

E. R1 is awarded home.

47. It is a delayed-dead ball situation when an illegal pitch occurs, but no pitch has been delivered to the batter.

True

False

48. Who can make a dead ball appeal?

A. Only an infielder.

B. A coach.

C. Only the infielder involved in the play.

D. Any substitute player sitting on the bench.

49. A batter must attempt to avoid being hit by the pitch that is completely inside the batter' box in order to be awarded first base.

True

False

50. R2 is on 2nd base with one out when B3 hits safely to left field. F7 throws to F2 who fields the ball in a crouched position about five feet to the left of home plate near the 3rd base foul line. R2 avoids F2's tag by hurdling over F2 and landing on the plate. What is your call?

A. R2’s act is legal.

B. R2 is out for hurdling.

C. R2’s run counts.

D. The ball is always live and in play.

51. When a runner passes an unobstructed preceding runner:

A. The preceding runner is out immediately.

B. The following runner is out immediately.

C. The ball is dead.

D. The ball is delayed-dead.

52. When does F1's pitch begin?

A. With the hands separated, the pitcher moves her hands to bring them together.

B. The instant the pitcher parts the hands after bringing them together.

C. When the pitcher makes any motion that is part of the windup after the hands have been brought together.

D. When she steps onto the pitching plate.

53. No outs and R1 is on 1st. On the pitch, R1 attempts to steal 2nd. B2 swings and misses for strike three and her momentum carries her completely out of the batter's box and in front of the plate. F2 attempts to throw to 2nd. The ball ricochets off B2's helmet and rolls into the 3rd base dugout. What is your call?

A. The ball is live.

B. R1 is awarded 3rd base.

C. R1 is out due to B2’s interference.

D. R1 is awarded 2nd base.

54. R2 occupies 2nd base as B3 bats with a 1-1 count. On the next pitch, R2 breaks for 3rd as B3 swings and misses but remains in the batter's box. F2's snap throw to 3rd strikes B3 and deflects into fair territory as R2 makes 3rd base easily. What is your call?

A. That is interference by B3.

B. The ball is immediately dead.

C. B3 is declared out for interference.

D. R2 is returned to 2nd base.

E. B3 cannot be reasonably expected to instantaneously avoid F2’s throw while within the batter’s box.

55. R1 occupies 1st base when B1 hits safely to right field. F9 fires to F5 at 3rd base to play on sliding R1. F5 tags R1 before the base but F5 looses possession of the ball, which rolls into the 3rd base dugout after B2 rounds 1st base and R1 is touching 3rd base. The umpires declare a dead ball. What is your call?

A. R1 is awarded 3rd base.

B. R1 is awarded home.

C. B2 is awarded 3rd base.

D. B2 is awarded 1st base.

56. With a 3-2 count, B1 swings at a high and inside rise ball. B1 completely missed the pitch that subsequently hits her in the shoulder. What is your call?

A. The ball is live.

B. The ball is dead.

C. B1 remains at bat.

D. B1 is awarded 1st base on the hit by pitch.

57. B1 bats with a 3-2 count. After F1 releases the pitch, B1 steps out of the batter's box. F1 completes her pitch that is not swung at by B1 and is not in the strike zone. What is your call?

A. The umpire will call the pitch a ball or strike as the case may be.

B. The umpire will call an illegal pitch.

C. B1 walks.

D. B1 is out on strikes.

58. Which of the following is not considered an appeal play?

A. A runner misses a base.

B. A runner leaves a base too soon before a caught fly ball is first touched.

C. A player asks the calling base umpire to appeal the decision to the plate umpire.

D. A player bats out of order.

59. The head coach tenders the lineup card that includes the DP/FLEX to the plate umpire at the pregame conference. The lineup card is verified by the coach and is accepted by the plate umpire. Moments later and before the game starts, the coach wants to start the game with 9 players and not use the DP/FLEX in the first inning and wishes to retain the right to go back to 10 players later in the game. What is your call?

A. That change is illegal at the pregame conference once the coach verifies the lineups.

B. That change is only legal after the game starts.

C. The change is legal but the DP/FLEX is terminated for the remainder of the game.

D. The DP/FLEX may be used later in the game.

60. Which of the following is true concerning the runner's lane?

A. The batter-runner must remain in the runner’s lane until she reaches 1st base.

C. The batter-runner may run out of the runner’s lane to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball.

61. It is a foul ball when:

A. B1’s bounding ball last touches the ground completely in foul territory before bouncing over 3rd base to the outfield.

C. B1 hits an untouched ground ball that settles touching the 3rd base foul line between home and 3rd.

62. R1 is on 3rd base and R2 is on 2nd base with no outs. B3 hits a ground ball to F5. Attempting to play on R1 at the plate, F5 throws toward home. Her throw strikes R1, who is running completely in fair territory as she nears the plate. R1 scores and R2 and B3 advance one base. What is your call?

A. R1 is out for interferes with F5’s thrown ball.

B. The ball remains live and in play unless R1 intentionally interferes.

C. The ball is dead immediately.

D. R2 is automatically returned to 2nd base and B3 is awarded 1st base.

63. Right-handed pitcher F1 pushes off the pitcher's plate with her left foot and strides forward with her right foot while pitching to B1. What is your call?

A. The pitcher may use either foot as her pivot foot.

C. F1 is charged with an illegal pitch.

64. With R2 on 2nd and one out, B3 enters the batter's box with an altered bat. Before a pitch is made, the opposing coach informs the plate umpire that she believes B3's bat has been altered. What is your call?

A. There is no penalty but the umpire shall remove the bat from the game.

B. B3 is not out unless she hits a fair or foul ball.

C. Because the bat was intentionally altered, the game is forfeited to the offended team.

D. B3 is ejected from the game.

65. Several runners for the visiting team have been running out of the three-foot lane in fair territory the last half of the distance to 1st base. What is your call?

66. R1 slides into 2nd base on a double, but injures her ankle and is unable to continue the game. Team A has no available substitutes. What is your call?

A. The game is forfeited to team B if team A is unable to field nine players.

B. A team may play shorthanded unless a team member has been ejected from the game.

C. A team may play shorthanded for any reason.

D. R1 is declared out.

67. With no outs, R1 from 3rd base attempts to steal home and B2 hinders F2's ability to make a play on the runner. What is your call?

A. B2 is out and the run by R1 counts.

B. B2 is out, R1 returns to 3rd base.

C. R1 is out.

D. The ball remains live.

68. The ball becomes dead immediately when...

A. A pitch at which she swings touches a batter.

B. A base-runner intentionally removes her helmet while actively running the bases.

C. The pitcher commits and delivers an illegal pitch.

69. A runner is out if she passes an obstructed preceding runner.

True

False

70. If a courtesy runner fails to report, she is considered an illegal substitute.

True

False

71. With R1 on 1st base, F1 throws to a base from the pitcher's plate. What is your call?

A. The play is legal.

D. The ball is delayed dead.

C. The ball is dead immediately.

72. R1 is on 1st base with one out. R1 is stealing on the pitch and B3 hits a fly ball. F8 catches the ball and throws to F3. R1 is headed back to 1st when F8 releases the throw, which sails over F3's head and into the dugout. What is your call?

A. R1 is awarded home.

B. R1 is awarded 3rd base.

C. R1 is awarded 2nd base.

D. R1 may simply advance to her awarded base without the risk of being put out on appeal.

73. R3 occupies 3rd base with two outs. B4 hits a roller to F1, who flips the ball to F2 at the plate. R3 is ruled safe. F2 alertly fires to 1st base to retire B4 on a close play. The run scores.

True

False

74. The ball is dead immediately when:

A. While running to 1st, B1 stops to delay or avoid a tag.

B. The batter interferes with the catcher by stepping out of the batter’s box.

C. A runner in a rundown is obstructed.

D. An illegal pitch is declared.

75. It is a fair ball when:

D. F2 deflects B1’s foul fly ball to F3 in fair territory where F3 catches the ball.

76. The phrase, "Meets NOCSAE Standard" is recommended on each batting-helmet face protector.

True

False

77. In the fourth inning, the coach of the defensive team informs the umpire that the FLEX player is batting for the DP. The FLEX has a count of two balls and two strikes but did not report to the umpire. What is your call?

A. The FLEX is disqualified from the game.

B. The FLEX is declared out.

C. The offensive team is issued a warning for the unreported substitute.

D. A legal substitute will be announced and assume the 2-2 count.

78. With R1 on 2nd base and R2 on 1st and no outs, B3 hits a high pop up in the infield. As F6 settles comfortably under the ball, the umpire properly declares and signals an infield fly. F6 intentionally drops the ball and R1 and R2 attempting to advance are tagged by F6 and F4. What is your call?

A. The ball is dead.

B. R1 and R2 are safe.

C. R1 and R2 are out.

D. F6 is ejected for unsporting conduct.

79. B2 hits a hard ground ball that deflects off F1 and strikes R1, who is running for 2nd base. R1 is unable to avoid the ball and F4 is in position to field it. What is your call?

A. R1 is not out since she could not avoid being struck.

B. R1 is out since F4 had a play on the ball.

C. The ball is dead when it strikes R1.

80. R2 is on 2nd base with one out. B3 hits a ground ball near F5 that strikes R2 running for 3rd base. The play occurs in the infield and no outfielders are in position to field the ball. What is your call?

A. R2 is always automatically out for interference.

C. If interference is called on R2, B3 will bat again.

D. If the ground ball is a routine play for F5, R2 and B3 are both out.

81. B1 swings at a legal pitch but her bat contact's F2's glove as she hits a fair ball. What is your call?

A. The infraction is ignored if the batter and all runners advance at least one base on a batted ball.

B. The ball is dead immediately.

C. That’s batter’s interference because B1struck F2’s glove with her bat.

82. Following a conference and trailing by two runs late in the game, speedy R2 from 3rd base and slow-footed R3 from 2nd base switch positions on the bases. What is your call?

A. Each runner is declared out immediately when discovered.

B. Each runner is declared out upon proper appeal. R2, R3 and the head coach are ejected.

C. The head coach is immediately ejected when discovered.

83. R1 is on 1st base with one out and a 1-1 count on B3. R1 breaks with the pitch as B3 swings and tips the ball sharply and directly into F2's glove. R1 is safe at 2nd base. What is your call?

A. That’s a foul ball.

B. R1 must return to 1st base.

C. R1 will remain on 2nd base.

D. A foul ball has occurred.

84. Left-handed pitcher F1 stands with her left foot parallel to, completely on and within the boundaries of the pitcher's plate. F1's right foot is behind her left foot, completely on, within and parallel to the pitcher's plate with both her shoulders facing the 1st base line. F1 brings her hands together and raises her right leg in a step directly toward home plate and delivers the pitch. What is your call?

A. That is an illegal pitch.

B. There is no requirement that F1’s shoulders must be in line with 1st and 3rd bases.

C. That’s a legal pitch.

85. The correct batting order is Eunice, Francine, Gail, and Hester. It's Eunice's turn to bat but Francine erroneously bats and singles to right field. What is your call?

A. Upon proper appeal, Francine is declared out.

B. Upon proper appeal, Eunice is declared out.

C. Following the proper appeal, Eunice is the next legal batter.

D. Following the proper appeal, Gail is the next legal batter.

86. R2 is on 3rd and R3 is on 2nd with one out when B4 hits for extra bases. R2 and R3 score and while running toward 3rd, the umpire witnesses B4 intentionally remove her batting helmet. What is your call?

A. B4 is declared out immediately.

B. A team warning is issued.

C. The ball is dead.

D. There is no penalty.

87. F1 re-plants her pivot foot completely in front of the pitching plate and again pushes off toward home plate before releasing the pitch. What is your call?

A. The ball is immediately dead.

B. That technique is known as a crow leap.

C. That technique is known as a crow hop.

D. The pitch is legal if the pivot foot remains on the ground when the second push off is made.

88. R1 occupies 1st base with no outs. R1 legally breaks for 2nd base as B2 hits a looping fly ball to right-center field. F6 moves to her left to simulate fielding a ground a ball and R1 races beyond 2nd towards 3rd. F9 makes an outstanding running catch and guns R1 out at 1st base. What is your call?

A. F6 is charged with obstruction.

B. The ball is dead.

C. The ball is live.

D. The ball is delayed-dead.

89. R2 is on 2nd base. On the pitch, R2 heads for 3rd base and B3 bunts the ball down the 1st base line. As F3 fields the ball and start toward B3 to tag her, B3 retreated toward home plate to avoid the tag. After stepping back two feet, B3 is tagged out by F3. R2 had reached 3rd base before B3 started her retreat. What is your call?

A. Both B3 and R2 are ruled out for interference.

B. The ball remains live and runners advance at their own risk.

D. R2 must return to 2nd base.

90. With one out and R1 on 1st, B3 hits a ground ball to F4. F4's throw forces R1 at 2nd. F6's relay throw to F3 hits R1 in the helmet as she pops up from her slide into 2nd. The ball rolls into the outfield. What is your call?

A. The ball is live.

D. This is not interference by R1.

C. This is interference by R1.

E. B3 is awarded first base.

91. An illegally batted ball occurs:

A. Any time the batter hits the ball a second time in fair territory.

D. When the batter swings and misses and her backswing strikes the ball.

92. R1 is on 1st base with two outs and a 1-2 count on B4. The pitch bounces in front of the plate and B4 swings and fouls the ball sharply and directly to F2's glove. The ball deflects off F2's chest protector and F2 firmly grasps the ball. B4 bolts and is safe at 1st without a play while R1 goes to 2nd. What is your calls?

A. That’s a foul tip.

B. That’s a foul ball.

C. B4 continues to bat with a 1-2 count.

D. The ball is dead.

93. B1 smashes a long drive to deep center field. Racing at full speed, F8 contacts the collapsible outfield fence, which falls flat on the ground bending back and away from the base of the original position of the fence. The fence settles flat on the ground and beyond the original line of demarcation. F8 makes a catch while standing on the fence. What is your call?

A. That’s a legal catch.

B. B1 is out.

C. The ball is live.

D. B1 is credited with a home run.

94. With one out, R2 occupies 2nd base as B3 bats with two strikes. B3 swings and misses for strike three but F2 drops the ball. Angry, B3 bolts for and enters the 1st base dugout as R2 runs toward 3rd base. F2 fires to F5 at 3rd base and R2 is tagged out. What is your call?

A. The ball is dead and R2 is returned to 2nd base.

B. The ball is delayed-dead.

C. The ball is live.

E. R2 is out.

G. R2 is awarded 3rd base.

95. R1 is on 3rd and R2 is on 1st with no outs and B3 is at bat. B3 hits a hard ground ball to F6, who tosses to F4 at 2nd to force out R2, but R2 interferes with F4 attempting to throw to 1st base. What is your call?

A. The ball is delayed dead.

B. B3 is out for the interference by R2.

C. R1 is out for the interference by R2.

D. Only R2 is out for the interference.

96. No runs shall score:

A. When all continuous action double play results in a third out to end the half inning.

B. On all third-outs.

C. On any third out that occurs before the batter-runner touches 1st base.

D. When an appeal for leaving early results in the third out.

97. With no outs, R1 from 2nd base attempts to steal 3rd base. What is your call?

A. R1 is out if F2’s throw to 3rd strikes B2 in the batter’s box.

B. B2 is out if F2’s snap throw instantaneously strikes a stationary B2 in the batter’s box.

C. B2 is out if she moves her position within the batter’s box and hinders F2’s throw.

D. R1 is out if B2 hinders F2’s throw while out of the batter’s box.

98. To utilize a courtesy runner in the top of the first inning, the pitcher and catcher are identified as those players listed in the lineup as playing those positions; both must occupy those positions in the bottom of the first inning until the first batter has completed her turn at bat.

True

False

99. B1 is struck by a pitch as she stands motionless while completely within the lines of the batter's box. What is your call?

A. The ball is live.

B. B1 is not awarded 1st base.

C. A “ball” is added to B1’s count.

D. B1 is awarded 1st base.

100. As B1 readies herself in the batter's box, but before F1 starts her pitching motion, B1's bat and F2' glove make accidental contact. What is your call?

A. That’s catcher’s obstruction; the batter is awarded 1st base.

B. The umpire should call time and start the play anew.

C. That’s batter’s inference; the batter is out.

D. That’s catcher’s obstruction; the batter is awarded 1st base.

2021 Csoa-LA CLAssification Exam Bb

1. R2 is on 2nd base as B3 bats with a two-strike count. B3 starts her swing but tries to stop her swing as the pitch is low and in the dirt. What is your call?

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2. A strike is called on the batter when a pitched ball, in the umpire's judgment, is prevented from entering the strike zone by any action of the batter.

3. The batter is out when she throws her bat and interferes with a defensive player attempting a play.

4. The plate umpire notices that B1 steps into the batter's box with an altered bat. What is your call?

5. A team's lineup card must include each starting player's first initial and last name, jersey number, position and batting order.

6. Following batter's interference with the catcher, the batter is out and each runner must return to the last base touched at the time of the interference.

7. The pitcher has her choice of balls at the start of each half-inning unless both balls do not get put into play in the first half of the first inning.

8. The batter-runner shall be declared out when she hits an infield fly, when the infield-fly rule is in effect, even if it is not initially called by the umpire.

9. A runner is considered to be in the three-foot running lane when she has one foot touching inside the lane and one foot touching on the line.

10. It is legal for S1 to substitute for the starting pitcher F1 in the third inning, and then re-enter the original pitcher in the fifth inning in the same position in the batting order.

11. Exposed undergarments are considered part of the official uniform and shall be black, white, gray or a solid school color.

12. A state association may, on an individual basis, permit a player to participate while wearing a different style uniform for religious reasons.

15. With R1 on 2nd base with no outs, B2 hits for extra bases. While the ball is in the outfield, R1 maliciously crashes into F2 who is standing between 3rd base and home. R1 continues on and touches home plate. What is your call?

16. A base runner establishes her own base path when she is not being played upon.

17. An intentional walk can be granted:

18. The pitcher may legally remove herself from the pitcher's plate before or after the hands come together by stepping back from the plate with both feet.

19. While the pitcher has the ball within the 16-foot circle, a batter-runner who rounds first base toward second base may stop, but then must immediately return to first or attempt to advance non-stop to second base.

20. The pitching distance is measured from the rear tip of home plate to the back edge of the pitcher's plate.

21. R1 occupies 1st base with no outs when B2 hits a ground ball to F4. When F4 attempts to tag the advancing R1, R1 retreats toward 1st base. F4 then fires to 1st to retire B2 but R1 maintained contact with 1st base. What is your call?

22. It is legal for the assistant coach or other team personnel to leave the dugout/bench area to record his/her players behind the backstop.

23. A base-runner is not out:

24. Obstruction is called on F2 when she is about to receive the ball while blocking home plate, and comes in contact with the runner sliding into home.

25. A courtesy runner may run for another courtesy runner.

26. A legal substitute may replace a courtesy runner on a base, but the substitute is actually replacing the pitcher/catcher in the lineup for whom the courtesy runner is running and the pitcher/catcher has left the game.

27. The use of the DP/FLEX is required.

28. In the second inning with Team B at bat and one out, it is discovered that the pitching distance is incorrect. What is your call?

29. With R1 on 1st, F1 begins her delivery but the ball slips from her hand and lands behind her. R1 advances to 3rd. What is your call?

30. What is the correct term to use when a runner contacts a fielder with involves excessive force?

31. The same courtesy runner may run for both the pitcher and the catcher.

32. B1 is annoyed after the plate umpire's second-strike call on successive pitches. B1 obviously delays entering the batter's box after being directed by the umpire to do so and delays the game. What is your call?

33. Right-handed batter B1 hits a fair line drive down the right field line just beyond 1st base. With the slicing ball rolling down the line well into foul territory, a spectator picks up the ball. What is you call?

34. The batter must keep one foot in the batter's box between pitches.

35. The coach of the team at bat asks about the color of the pitcher's glove. What is your call?

36. A fielder is considered to be making an initial play if the batted ground ball deflects off the pitcher.

37. Media may be in live-ball area if properly marked by the home team or game management.

38. R2 is on 2nd base with one out and a 1-2 count on B3. B3 swings and misses the next pitch, but the pitch strikes B3. R2 advances safely to 3rd and B3 arrives at 1st. What is your call?

39. B1 swings and hits a ball straight down on home plate in fair territory. The ball rebounds straight up and again strikes B1's bat in fair territory. At the time of the second contact B1 has both feet in the batter's box. What is your call?

40. The visiting coach asks about the home team's pitcher's feet in relation to the pitcher's plate. What is your call?

41. B1 swings and hits a fair ball off the plate. As B1 is leaving the box, the ball strikes her. What is your call?

42. B1 steps into the batter's box with a Little League baseball bat. What is your call?

43. R3 is on 3rd with two outs when B4 hits a ground ball to F6. F6's throw skips past F3 and R3 scores. B4 misses 1st base and makes 2nd safely. While running the ball back in, F3 inadvertently steps on 1st base. What is your call?

44. It is an appeal play when:

45. Any adult coach may attend the pregame conference with the umpire(s) and verify that the team is in compliance with all NFHS rules.

46. R1 is on 3rd base and R2 is on 2nd base when B4 hits a ground ball to F6. While running to 3rd, R2 inadvertently hinders F6 who is fielding the ball. At the time of the hindrance, R1 had not reached the plate. What is your call?

47. It is a delayed-dead ball situation when an illegal pitch occurs, but no pitch has been delivered to the batter.

48. Who can make a dead ball appeal?

49. A batter must attempt to avoid being hit by the pitch that is completely inside the batter' box in order to be awarded first base.

50. R2 is on 2nd base with one out when B3 hits safely to left field. F7 throws to F2 who fields the ball in a crouched position about five feet to the left of home plate near the 3rd base foul line. R2 avoids F2's tag by hurdling over F2 and landing on the plate. What is your call?

51. When a runner passes an unobstructed preceding runner:

52. When does F1's pitch begin?

54. R2 occupies 2nd base as B3 bats with a 1-1 count. On the next pitch, R2 breaks for 3rd as B3 swings and misses but remains in the batter's box. F2's snap throw to 3rd strikes B3 and deflects into fair territory as R2 makes 3rd base easily. What is your call?

56. With a 3-2 count, B1 swings at a high and inside rise ball. B1 completely missed the pitch that subsequently hits her in the shoulder. What is your call?

57. B1 bats with a 3-2 count. After F1 releases the pitch, B1 steps out of the batter's box. F1 completes her pitch that is not swung at by B1 and is not in the strike zone. What is your call?

58. Which of the following is not considered an appeal play?

60. Which of the following is true concerning the runner's lane?

61. It is a foul ball when:

62. R1 is on 3rd base and R2 is on 2nd base with no outs. B3 hits a ground ball to F5. Attempting to play on R1 at the plate, F5 throws toward home. Her throw strikes R1, who is running completely in fair territory as she nears the plate. R1 scores and R2 and B3 advance one base. What is your call?

63. Right-handed pitcher F1 pushes off the pitcher's plate with her left foot and strides forward with her right foot while pitching to B1. What is your call?

64. With R2 on 2nd and one out, B3 enters the batter's box with an altered bat. Before a pitch is made, the opposing coach informs the plate umpire that she believes B3's bat has been altered. What is your call?

65. Several runners for the visiting team have been running out of the three-foot lane in fair territory the last half of the distance to 1st base. What is your call?

66. R1 slides into 2nd base on a double, but injures her ankle and is unable to continue the game. Team A has no available substitutes. What is your call?

67. With no outs, R1 from 3rd base attempts to steal home and B2 hinders F2's ability to make a play on the runner. What is your call?

68. The ball becomes dead immediately when...

69. A runner is out if she passes an obstructed preceding runner.

70. If a courtesy runner fails to report, she is considered an illegal substitute.

71. With R1 on 1st base, F1 throws to a base from the pitcher's plate. What is your call?

72. R1 is on 1st base with one out. R1 is stealing on the pitch and B3 hits a fly ball. F8 catches the ball and throws to F3. R1 is headed back to 1st when F8 releases the throw, which sails over F3's head and into the dugout. What is your call?

73. R3 occupies 3rd base with two outs. B4 hits a roller to F1, who flips the ball to F2 at the plate. R3 is ruled safe. F2 alertly fires to 1st base to retire B4 on a close play. The run scores.

74. The ball is dead immediately when:

75. It is a fair ball when:

76. The phrase, "Meets NOCSAE Standard" is recommended on each batting-helmet face protector.

77. In the fourth inning, the coach of the defensive team informs the umpire that the FLEX player is batting for the DP. The FLEX has a count of two balls and two strikes but did not report to the umpire. What is your call?

78. With R1 on 2nd base and R2 on 1st and no outs, B3 hits a high pop up in the infield. As F6 settles comfortably under the ball, the umpire properly declares and signals an infield fly. F6 intentionally drops the ball and R1 and R2 attempting to advance are tagged by F6 and F4. What is your call?

79. B2 hits a hard ground ball that deflects off F1 and strikes R1, who is running for 2nd base. R1 is unable to avoid the ball and F4 is in position to field it. What is your call?

80. R2 is on 2nd base with one out. B3 hits a ground ball near F5 that strikes R2 running for 3rd base. The play occurs in the infield and no outfielders are in position to field the ball. What is your call?

81. B1 swings at a legal pitch but her bat contact's F2's glove as she hits a fair ball. What is your call?

82. Following a conference and trailing by two runs late in the game, speedy R2 from 3rd base and slow-footed R3 from 2nd base switch positions on the bases. What is your call?