Little League Umpire Test 9

81) If a manager or coach is going to appeal to an umpire on a rule interpretation the manager/coach should appeal to the home plate umpire only. (Rule 9.02(b))

82) If a decision is appealed, the umpire making the decision may ask another umpire for information before making a final decision. (Rule 9.02(c))

83) The power to forfeit a game lies with any and all umpires who are involved in the game. (Rule 9.04(6))

84) The base umpires only calls the infield fly because it is the base umpires responsibility only. (Rule 9.04(b)(3))

85) If different umpires should make different decisions on one play, the umpire-in-chief shall tell the other umpire(s) that they are wrong and the UIC is correct and his/her call shall prevail.  (Rule 9.04(c))

86) SOFTBALL: A pitcher pitches in six (6) innings in a Little League softball game on Saturday. She is eligible to pitch in a maximum of nine (9) innings in a game that is scheduled for Monday evening, which is the start of a new week. (Regulation VI (b))

87) SOFTBALL: In Junior, Senior or Big League Softball, if a pitcher pitches in five (5) or more innings, she is required to have three (3) days rest. (Regulation VI (b))

88) SOFTBALL: Team A shows up for a Junior League game with Team B. The pitcher for Team A is warming up using an optic yellow softball. The manager of Team B sees this and complains to the umpire that the ball is illegal. The umpire agrees and says the pitcher must use a white, smooth or concealed stitch softball. (Rule 1.09)

89) SOFTBALL: As the defensive team is taking the field to start the game, the umpire notices that the pitcher, second baseman and right fielder are not wearing any headgear. The first baseman, left fielder and center fielder are wearing white hats, and the shortstop and third baseman are wearing white visors. The umpire calls the manager out and says this is illegal, because all players must wear uniforms identical in color, trim and style. (Rule 1.11 (a)(1))

90) SOFTBALL: The pitcher in her delivery steps or hops off the front of the pitcher’s plate, replants her pivot foot, pushes off from the new starting point and completes her delivery. The opposing manager complains that this is a crow hop and is illegal. The umpire disagrees because he says the pitcher is not gaining an advantage. (Rule 2.00 — Crow Hop)