Little League Umpire Test 2
Step up to the plate and test your knowledge with our "Little League Umpire Test." This comprehensive quiz is designed for current and aspiring umpires who wish to refine their understanding of baseball rules and enhance their officiating skills.
The quiz encompasses a variety of topics including basic game rules, player safety regulations, handling game situations, and interpreting specific rules like those governing strikes, balls, and player conduct. You'll face scenarios that challenge your ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure, mirroring the real-life responsibilities of a Little League umpire. Our "Little League Umpire Test" is not Read moreonly a tool for assessment but also a valuable learning resource. Each question is paired with detailed explanations, providing deeper insight into the rules and the rationale behind them.
Little League Umpire Questions and Answers
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11) The center fielder catches the fly ball, but while removing it from the glove to throw it back into the infield the centerfielder drops it. The umpire rules a legal catch. (Rule 2.00 — Catch)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The umpire rules a legal catch because according to Rule 2.00 - Catch, a fielder must secure control of the ball in their hand or glove and maintain possession long enough to demonstrate complete control. In this scenario, the centerfielder successfully caught the fly ball, but dropped it while removing it from the glove. Since the fielder initially had control of the ball, it is considered a legal catch even though they dropped it afterwards.Rate this question:
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12) A pop fly behind third base is caught by the third baseman, but drops it shortly after it entered the glove. The umpire rules it a catch because he/she held it long enough. (Rule 2.00 — Catch)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because according to Rule 2.00 - Catch, for a catch to be valid, the fielder must secure possession of the ball in their hand or glove and maintain control of it long enough to demonstrate complete control and voluntary release of the ball. In this case, since the third baseman dropped the ball shortly after it entered the glove, it does not meet the criteria for a catch. Therefore, the umpire should rule it as not a catch.Rate this question:
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13) A bounding ball down the third baseline is grabbed by the third baseman with both feet in fair territory. The ball, however, is over foul ground when it is touched. The umpire rules it a fair ball because of where the fielder’s feet are when the ball is touched. (Rule 2.00 — Fair Ball - NOTE)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
According to Rule 2.00, a fair ball is determined by the position of the ball when it is touched, not the position of the fielder's feet. In this scenario, even though the third baseman's feet are in fair territory, the ball is over foul ground when it is touched. Therefore, the correct ruling should be that it is a foul ball, not a fair ball.Rate this question:
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14) With a runner on first and third base and 1 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 into 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 does not count because the third out was a force out. (Rule 2.00 — Force Play)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
According to Rule 2.00 - Force Play, when the third out of the inning is a force out, any runs scored before that out is made do not count. In this scenario, the third out was made at first base, which was a force out, so the run scored by the runner crossing the plate does not count.Rate this question:
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15) The runner on first is stealing as the ball is foul tipped into the glove of the catcher. The defensive manager wants the runner now on second to return to first because of the foul ball. The umpire disagrees and allows the runner to remain at second because of the foul tip. (Rule 2.00 — Foul Tip)
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The umpire's decision to allow the runner to remain at second is based on Rule 2.00 - Foul Tip. According to this rule, a foul tip is considered a live ball and is treated the same as a fair ball. Since the ball was foul tipped into the glove of the catcher, it is still considered in play. Therefore, the runner on second is not required to return to first base.Rate this question:
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16) The batter hits a ground ball that initially hits in front of home plate in fair territory. As the ball bounds toward the outfield, it goes to the right of first base (in foul territory) and does not pass over any part of the first base bag and settles down the line in foul territory. The umpire rules a fair ball because it initially hit in fair territory. (Rule 2.00 — Foul Ball)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False. According to Rule 2.00 - Foul Ball, if a ball initially hits in fair territory but then goes to foul territory without passing over any part of the base, it is considered a foul ball. In this scenario, the ball initially hit in fair territory but then went to the right of first base, settling down the line in foul territory. Therefore, it should be ruled as a foul ball, not a fair ball.Rate this question:
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17) The batter steps on the plate while hitting a foul ball. The batter’s front foot is on the ground entirely out of the batter’s box when contact is made with the ball. The umpire does not call the batter out because the ball was foul. (Rule 2.00 — Illegally Batted Ball)
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because according to Rule 2.00 - Illegally Batted Ball, if the batter steps on the plate while hitting a foul ball and their front foot is on the ground entirely out of the batter's box when contact is made with the ball, it is considered an illegally batted ball. Therefore, the batter should be called out.Rate this question:
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18) The infield is playing at normal depth. However, because the batter is not a very good hitter the outfielders are playing directly behind the infielders. There are runners on first and second and one out. The batter hits a ball high in the air directly over the shortstop. The left fielder calls for the ball and catches it. The umpire calls “Infield Fly Batter is Out!” (Rule 2.00 — Infield Fly)
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In this scenario, the correct answer is "True" because the umpire calls "Infield Fly Batter is Out!" This indicates that the infield fly rule has been invoked. The infield fly rule is designed to prevent the defense from intentionally dropping a pop-up in order to initiate a double play. According to the rule, if there are less than two outs and runners on first and second or first, second, and third, and the ball is hit in the air with ordinary effort, the batter is automatically out and the runners can advance at their own risk. In this case, since the batter hit a high pop-up over the shortstop, the infield fly rule applies and the batter is declared out.Rate this question:
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19) The third baseman runs over to the fence trying to catch a foul fly ball. In reaching over the fence into the parking lot a fan reaches up for the ball and knocks it away from the third baseman. The umpire rules spectator interference and calls the batter out. (Rule 2.00 — Interference (d))
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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20) The pitch is made and the runner on first is stealing second base after the ball passes the batter. The catcher comes up throwing, but hits the umpire’s mask while making the throw to second. The throw beats the runner and the runner is called out. The plate umpire calls umpire interference and moves the runner back to first base. (Rule 2.00 — Interference (c))
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
According to Rule 2.00 - Interference (c), if the catcher hits the umpire's mask while making a throw to second base, it is considered umpire interference. In this case, the runner should be awarded second base, not moved back to first base. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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