True False Rules Flashcards
EQUIPMENT
THE BASES: The entire home plate/ strike mat is considered to be in fair territory.
Rule 2 Sec. 4
Ref ID: 4
True
PITCHING
ILLEGALLY PITCHED BALLS: If the batter swings at an illegally pitched ball, the pitch will immediately become legal. The ball is alive and in play if hit by the batter.
Rule 6 Sec. 6 EFFECT
Ref ID: 83
True
Protests
Any rule protest must be made before the next legal pitch, intentional walk, illegal pitcher action or before all fielders have left fair territory and must be accompanied by a $300 protest fee (cash or money order).
STG&OR Sec. 4 A b
Ref ID: 148
False
THE GAME
A FORFEITED GAME ; If an ejected player does not leave the ball park within a requested time of being ejected from the game.
Rule 4 sec 9D
Ref ID: 173
True
BATTING
THE BATTING ORDER: When the third out of an inning is made before the batter has completed his turn at bat, the same batter will be the first batter in the next inning and all previous called balls and strikes will be cancelled
Rule 7 Sec. 2 E
Ref ID: 92
True
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
As each pitch is delivered, the catcher must be in the catcher’s area.
Rule 5 Sec. 2 ii
Ref ID: 32
True
PITCHING
LEGAL POSITIONS OF THE PITCHERS FEET: After the release of the pitch, which action may include a step forward towards the batter, the pitcher may not continue to move forward, other than the normal forward momentum resultant from the pitch to the batter.
Rule 6 Sec. 2 C
Ref ID: 63
True
EQUIPMENT
A DOUBLE BASE: Once a batter-baserunner has attained first base, and time is called, he must use only the orange portion of the base.
Rule 2 Sec. 5 E
Ref ID: 8
False
EQUIPMENT
The words “Official Softball” are no longer clearly visible on the bat, but the bat has USSSA compliance mark located on bat. The umpire allows the bat to be used.
Rule 2 Sec. 1 & Note
Ref ID: 158
True
BASERUNNING
THE BATTER IS AWARDED FIRST BASE: If a fair batted ball strikes a baserunner while he is off his base, and before passing an infielder other than the pitcher, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter is called out.
Rule 8 Sec. 3 C
Ref ID: 118
False
BATTING
THE BATTING ORDER: Batting out of order is an appeal play situation.
Rule 7 Sec. 2 EFFECT A-C
Ref ID: 93
True
PENALTIES, SUSPENSIONS AND EJECTIONS
Any Manager/Coach, team representative or player who is ejected from a game by the umpire for UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT shall automatically be suspended for his or her next scheduled game. If the ejected person is registered to participate on more than one team, they may not participate for any other team until they have served their automatic suspension.
STG&OR Sec 1 F
Ref ID: 166
True
PITCHING
LEGAL POSITIONS OF THE PITCHERS FEET: If the pitcher continues to move forward after releasing the ball, in an attempt to distract the batter, on the first offense, the pitcher shall be warned. On the second offense, the pitcher shall be removed from the pitching position and left in the game and the batter assumes the count of balls and strikes.
Rule 6 Sec. 2 EFFECT
Ref ID: 64
False
BASERUNNING
THE BATTER IS AWARDED FIRST BASE: If the catcher or any infielder obstructs them physically/verbally from striking at a pitched ball
Rule 8 Sec. 3 E
Ref ID: 119
True
BATTING
All batters will begin their turn at bat with a 1 ball 1 strike count.
Rule 7 Sec 1B
Ref ID: 181
True
DEFINITIONS
OBSTRUCTION: is the act of a fielder who is not in possession of the ball, or not in the act of fielding a batted ball, or not taking a proper position to receive a thrown ball (thrown ball must already be in flight) which impedes the progress of a baserunner who is legally running the bases
Rule 3 Sec 59
Ref ID: 12
True
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
The penalty for an offensive ILLEGAL RE-ENTRY is that the illegal player is out and ejected plus the manager/coach is ejected.
Rule 5 Sec 6 and 7 EFFECT B1-3
Ref ID: 57
True
PENALTIES, SUSPENSIONS AND EJECTIONS
Ejections which are not considered UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT, He/she is automatically suspended for their next game.
STG&OR Sec 1 F ii
Ref ID: 167
False
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
If an ILLEGAL SUBSTITUTION is appealed on after the batter has completed their turn at bat and before the next pitch, the illegal player is ejected and any advance of the baserunners as a result of a walk or base hit by the illegal batter will stand. The proper substitute/ batter will then bat. If an out was made on the play the “out” does not stand.
Rule 5 Sec 6 and 7 EFFECT A 2.
Ref ID: 52
False
BASERUNNING
BASERUNNERS ARE ENTITLED TO ADVANCE WITH LIABILITY TO BE OUT: When during a live ball play, following a batted ball, and the ball is a wild throw in either fair or foul territory and does not become a blocked ball.
Rule 8 Sec. 6 B
Ref ID: 127
True
PITCHING
The pitcher may release the pitched ball in any manner when delivering the pitch
Rule 6 Sec 3C
Ref ID: 180
False
PITCHING
NO PITCH: shall be declared immediately when the pitcher attempts to “quick pitch” a batter.
Rule 6 Sec. 5 C
Ref ID: 80
True
INTERFERENCE: is the act of an offensive player, team member or others which impedes hinders or confuses a defensive player while they are attempting to execute a play.
Rule 3 Sec 51
Ref ID: 10
True
BATTING
When the umpire declares a home run or Four Base Award, the batter and all baserunners must touch each base for their score to count
Rule 7 Sec 10 C
Ref ID: 182
False
BASERUNNERS ARE ENTITLED TO ADVANCE WITHOUT LIABILITY TO BE PUT OUT: When a fair batted ball bounces or rolls into the stands, over, under or through a fence or other boundary of the playing field whether or not the batted ball is first touched by a fielder, the ball is dead, baserunners are awarded three bases from the last base held at the time of the pitch
Rule 8 Sec. 7 B & EFFECT
Ref ID: 129
False
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
The penalty for an illegal defensive substitution is that the illegal substitute, manager/coach or team representative is ejected from the game.
Rule 5 Sec 6 and 7 EFFECT C2
Ref ID: 59
False
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
The players in the starting line-up may be substituted for and may subsequently be re-entered more than once.
Rule 5 Sec. 7 A
Ref ID: 49
False
DEFINITIONS
PITCHING ZONE: is the area in which the pitcher must have one foot on the rubber, in order to be considered as being in the legal pitching position.
Rule 3 Sec 68
Ref ID: 14
False
PITCHING
PITCHER’S LEGAL MOTIONS ALLOWED IN ACTUAL DELIVERY OF A PITCH: The pitcher must release the pitched ball with the hand below the hip in order to obtain the necessary arc
Rule 6 Sec. 3 E
Ref ID: 71
False
BATTING
FOUL BALL: Is a legally batted ball that goes past first base or third base while on or over fair ground
Rule 7 Sec. 8 B
Ref ID: 11
False
BASERUNNING
A BASERUNNER IS OUT: If they fail to keep contact with the base to which they are entitled, until a pitched ball has reached or passed or bounced in front of home plate/ strike mat or is batted
Rule 8 Sec. 5 A
Ref ID: 124
True
A STRIKE IS CALLED BY THE UMPIRE: For each fairly delivered pitched ball by the pitcher, that lands completely on or lands partially on the strike mat, before touching the ground, is a strike
Rule 7 Sec. 5 A
Ref ID: 103
True
DEFINITIONS
AN INTENTIONALLY DROPPED BALL is when a fielder or infielder drops a fair fly ball or line drive with first, first and second, first, second and third, or first and third bases occupied with less than two outs. The ball must not contact the fielder’s glove and be dropped intentionally.
Rule 3 sec 50
Ref ID: 172
False
BASERUNNING
BASERUNNERS ARE ENTITLED TO ADVANCE WITHOUT LIABILITY TO BE PUT OUT: When while in contact with the base, the baserunner is hit with a fair batted ball and it is deemed to be alive and subsequently becomes blocked, the ball is dead and the batter and all baserunners will be awarded one base from the last base legally touched at the time the ball is blocked.
Rule 8 Sec. 7 C & EFFECT
Ref ID: 130
True
The Game
A RUN SHALL NOT BE SCORED: if the third out of an inning is the result of: A preceding baserunner being called out for failure to touch a base.
Rule 4 Sec. 7 D
Ref ID: 27
True
BALL IN PLAY (LIVE) & DEAD BALL
THE BALL IS DEAD AND NOT IN PLAY: When a fair-batted ball hits an umpire in fair territory, before being touched or passing by a fielder, other than the pitcher.
Rule 9 Sec. 3 S
Ref ID: 145
True
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
A Team must have a minimum of 12 players.
Rule 5 Sec. 1
Ref ID: 28
False
APPEALS
Only an infielder may make an appeal after the ball is dead.
Rule 6 Sec 9
Ref ID: 179
False
COED PROGRAM
(Big ball Small ball event) if a batter hits the wrong ball the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or having the batter go back up to bat and assume the previous count he had prior to the hit and the correct ball will be substituted.
Rule 12 Sec. 2B Effect
Ref ID: 156
True
BATTING
FOUL BALL: Is a legally batted ball that goes past first base or third base while on or over fair ground
Rule 7 Sec. 8 B
Ref ID: 111
False
PITCHING
The umpire, base or plate, will call the illegal pitch after the play has ended.
Rule 6 Sec. 6 EFFECT
Ref ID: 82
False
BASERUNNING
COMMITMENT LINES/ SCORING LINE: A baserunner who touches the COMMITMENT LINE or makes contact with the ground past the COMMITMENT LINE with any part of the body between third base and the scoring line at the home plate/ strike mat may return to third base
Rule 8 Sec. 14 B
Ref ID: 138
False
DEFINITIONS
QUICK PITCH: is a pitch made by the pitcher with the obvious attempt to catch the batter off guard and/or balance. This could be when the batter first takes their position in the batter’s area and before they are ready, or when the batter is still off balance from the previous pitch and is delivered with excessive speed.
Rule 3 Sec 73
Ref ID: 15
False
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
Players ejected for illegal re-entry or illegal substitution are allowed to remain on the bench.
Rule 5 Sec. 7 Note.
Ref ID: 162
False
PLAYERS, SUBSTITUTES AND RE-ENTRY
Failure to notify the umpire when substituting a player is a violation and it is an illegal substitution and the player is immediately ejected from the game and said player is not allowed to participate in any capacity.
Rule 5 Sec. 6 A EFFECT
Ref ID: 44
True
PITCHING
PITCHER’S LEGAL MOTIONS ALLOWED IN ACTUAL DELIVERY OF A PITCH: The pitcher may release the pitched ball in any manner when delivering the pitch; this includes any and all types of delivery.
Rule 6 Sec. 3 C
Ref ID: 68
False
BASERUNNING
COURTESY RUNNER: Manager/coach or team representative does not need to notify the umpire that a courtesy runner is being used
Rule 8 Sec. 15 EFFECT
Ref ID: 141
False
BASERUNNING
BASERUNNERS ARE OUT: If they physically pass a preceding baserunner before that baserunner has been put out.
Rule 8 Sec. 4 M
Ref ID: 123
True
PITCHING
PITCHER’S LEGAL MOTIONS ALLOWED IN ACTUAL DELIVERY OF A PITCH: The pitcher may hold or grip the ball in any manner before delivery.
Rule 6 Sec. 3 B
Ref ID: 67
True
NON-APPROVED BATS
The batter is out and ejected from the game if they enter the batter’s area with an illegal bat. The manager/coach is ejected as well.
Rule 2 Sec 1
Ref ID: 185
False
THE BATTER IS OUT IF: They accidentally interfere with the catcher attempting a play.
Rule 7 Sec. 3 F
Ref ID: 99
False
