LLHQ Umpire Exam from the Umpire School, Williamsport
Questions and Answers
1.
71) Ground
ball to the second baseman with a runner on first the runner from first bumps
into the second baseman as the defender is about to field the ball. The ball
goes through the legs of the second baseman and into right field. The umpire
should allow play to continue because the contact was very minor. (Rule
7.09(l))
A. 
True
B. 
False
2.
72) All
appeals must be made verbally by the defense before it leaves fair territory.
(Rule 7.10 — NOTE: (1))
A. 
True
B. 
False
3.
73) The
runner on first base leaves before the pitch has reached the batter. The batter
hits a fly ball to center field and the runner properly tags up and advances
after the catch. The umpire should call “Time” and put the runner back to first
base for leaving early. (Rule 7.13)
A. 
True
B. 
False
4.
74) The
runner on second scores on the base hit, but fails to touch third on the way
home. The ball is finally thrown to the infield and the defense requests
“Time”. After time is called the defense appeals to the umpire that the runner
who just scored missed third base. The umpire agrees and calls the runner out
for missing third base. (Rule 7.10(b))
A. 
True
B. 
False
5.
75) From
the windup position the pitcher may not throw to a base in an attempt to pick
off a runner while in contact with the pitcher’s plate. (Rule 8.01(a)(2))
A. 
True
B. 
False
6.
76) In
a Little League Major Division game the pitcher may pitch from the set
position, however the pitcher is required to come to a complete stop when
pitching from the stretch. (Rule 8.01(b) NOTE)
A. 
True
B. 
False
7.
77) The
penalty for bringing the hand in contact with the mouth or lips while in the
10-foot circle is immediate removal from the game. (Rule 8.02(a)(1))
A. 
True
B. 
False
8.
78) Under
no circumstances may a pitcher have more than eight preparatory pitches in one
minute. (Rule 8.03))
A. 
True
B. 
False
9.
79) Any
umpire’s decision which involves judgment can be protested if the manager
and/or coach feels the umpire missed the call. (Rule 9.02(a))
A. 
True
B. 
False
10.
80) Any
umpire’s decision that involves the interpretation of a playing rule is not
protestable by the manager and/or coach, even if the interpretation is wrong.
(Rule 9.02(b))