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1
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Batting out of order is an appeal play. When should an appeal be made?

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after batter has completed his turn and before the next pitch. - if its made during the bat - the correct batter is installed and the count resumes.

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Who is out when appealing a batter out of order?

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the proper batter is out

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Are advances or outs made possible by the improper batter nullified in the case of a batting out of order appeal?

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yes

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If a fan tells you there has been a hit out of order does the play stand?

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yes - only the defensive team can make the appeal play

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5
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If Baker takes Irwin’s place at bat and scores in three runs - and defence then makes an appeal - who is out? How many runs score?

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Irwin is the proper batter = out. No runs score (the play is nullified)

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While improper batter is up - a wild pitch allows the runners to advance. Appeal is made. Do the runners have to return to their original bases?

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no - all advances made on WILD PITCH to improper batter stay standing

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7
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What are the 4 categories of interference?

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Offensive - Defensive - Umpire - Spectator.

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What happens in All cases of Offensive interference? What are the 3 categories of offensive interference?

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NO RUNNERS MAY ADVANCE ON THE PLAY. 3 types: Interference by batter - interference by runner - interference by other offensive team members

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9
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When is batter out for interference (7 points)?

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batter’s bat hits the ball a 2nd time in FAIR territory. Batter intentionally touches foul ball. Batter is touched by a FAIR batted ball while out of the batters box. Batter deliberately interferes with batted ball or fielder. Batter hinders catcher after 3rd strike. Batter runs out of 3 foot lane and interferes with THROW to 1st. Batter deliberately hinders a catcher’s fielding etc.

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10
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Who else is out if a batter deliberately interferes with a batted ball or fielder? When is this interference disregarded

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the runner nearest home. Batter isn’t out if the runner nearest home gets out anyways

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11
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Who is called out when a batter interferes with the catcher?

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Runner at 3rd if trying to score. If 2 outs- batter called out instead and no run scores.

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12
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What happens when batter’s interference is enforced?

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batter is called out. Runners return to their previous bases. Ball is dead.

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13
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If bat flies out of batter’s hands after hit and hits the ball again - is interference called?

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Yes - batter out - runners return - ball is dead

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14
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1 out. If batter interferes with a catcher’s play on runner coming home - who’s out?

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runner is out - batter would be out with 2 outs

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15
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When is a runner out for interference?

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fair batted ball touches runner BEFORE passing an infielder. runner intentionally interferes with a THROWN ball (hinders play on batted ball). Runner deliberately interferes with a BATTED ball (to break up double play). Runner who is already out interferes with another teammate?

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16
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Who else is out when runner deliberately interferes with a batted ball?

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both runner and batter are out

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17
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What happens when runner’s interference is called?

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runner called out - ball is dead - batter GETS 1ST BASE (unless he is also out). Runners return unless forced to advance.

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18
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If a runner is hit by an infield fly while touching his base is he out?

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no

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True/False: interference called if a fielder deflects a ball and then it hits a runner?

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False - no interference if deflected

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20
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If 3rd base throws a batted ball towards second and runner touches it - who’s out?

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the runner AND the batter are out

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21
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Runners on first and 2nd no outs. Both runners running - runner from second tagged - then he slaps the ball out of fielder’s hand. Who is out?

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runner is out on tag - batter is out cuz 1st is the play that was interfered with

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22
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Situation: Runner on 1st and third - pop up near dugout isn’t caught because runner collides with 3rd baseman - What’s the call?

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runner out for interference - batting continues

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23
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Situation: Batter-runner is hit by throw from the catcher trying to get him out. Is the batter safe or out?

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OUT - he was not running in the 3 foot lane so he interfered with the throw to first

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24
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Situation: Bases loaded no outs - ball thrown to second so the runner from 1st is out BUT this runner collides with the 2nd baseman to stop double play. Whats the call?

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runner from 1st out on force. Batter-runner out for teammate’s illegal actions - all other runners return

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25
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What is defensive interference?

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catcher or fielder interferes with the batter. Batter gets 1st base

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26
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How is defensive interference called?

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if there’s a play the play continues. If batter does not reach 1st base & all other runners do not advance 1 base - then interference is ruled. batter awarded 1st - runners move if forced.

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27
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What is the catch with defensive interference?

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offensive team can choose to decline the interference and accept the play

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28
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True or false: fielder throws glove at batted ball to prevent a home run. So no home run happens

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False - fielder cannot take away home run by throwing equipment at the ball

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29
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What happens if fielder (catcher) interferes or steps in front of plate or touches the batter and his bat when a RUNNER on 3rd is wanting to score by a steal

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Interference: Batter is awarded 1st base - runner scores. Balk is also called so all other runners advance

30
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If a thrown ball is touched by thrown defensive equipment - what is the ruling?

A

NOT interference - ball is still in play. Batter & runners get 2 bases - so you wait and see if they make it and then place them later

31
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What happens when batted ball is touched by thrown equipment?

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batter and runners awarded 3 bases - not interference so play continues - they are entitled to the 3 bases and go further at their own risk.

32
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What is umpire interference? What is the exception?

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umpire interferes with the catcher’s throw to out a stealing runner the runner must return. Ball touches umpire before passing an infielder - Batter gets 1st. Exception: catcher is able to out the runner anyways - the play stands

33
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When is umpire interference NOT called?

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thrown ball hits ump. Ball deflects off play or passes infielder and then hits ump = no interference.

34
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When does spectator interference occur? What’s the call?

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spectator touches ball on the playing FIELD - award whatever bases you think would have been reached

35
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What happens if batter-runner is tripped going to 1st base?

A

Obstrucion - batter gets 1st base

36
Q

What time to get to the field before a game?

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30 minutes before

37
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How many warm up pitches for a new/returning pitcher?

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8 for new - 6 for returning

38
Q

What do you need to remember after every foul ball?

A

have another ball ready for the pitcher

39
Q

Get in the set position when the pitcher steps on the rubber. What do you need to watch at during the play?

A

the ball. the pitcher. possible balk. the situation.

40
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What should you review before every pitch

A

the game situation so that you know possible scenarios i.e. infield fly

41
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What do you need from the 2 teams before the game?

A

the line up cards

42
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Who do you need to introduce yourself to before the game?

A

the catcher

43
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What do you need to remember when calling pitches?

A

delay for one second before calling the pitch

44
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When judging strike zone what will speed things up?

A

Outside of plate is for the pitcher - Inside is for the batter - call them on the outside edge of the plate

45
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Do you use a voice on a swinging strike?

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NO - only if its a check swing

46
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How do you indicate a fair ball?

A

point towards fair territory - no voice

47
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How do call a balk?

A

call BALK - but don’t call TIME until after the play is finished.

48
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What is important about calling infield fly?

A

wait until it starts to come down to call it

49
Q

How should cleaning the plate be done?

A

brush with back to the PITCHER

50
Q

When exiting the plate zone or coming back - how is that done?

A

when exiting the plate zone - exit to the left - when coming back don’t step behind the catcher until your mask is back on

51
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True/False: always leave mask on the ground when it is off

A

fale - NEVER leave mask on the ground

52
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Can protests be made on judgement calls?

A

no

53
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Where do you go to watch a runner tag up at 3rd on a Fly ball?

A

P-15

54
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Where should base ump be to make calls?

A

90° to the play

55
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What do you need to remember about line-up changes?

A

Write the changes down

56
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What do you need to remember to do after every call of foul or time?

A

put the ball back in play

57
Q

True/False: When balk is called - you do NOT call a ball on the batter.

A

True

58
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Does a run count if a batter is the third out?

A

no

59
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If a runner is called out to end the inning and the batter isn’t finished - what happens?

A

batter returns with a new count in the next inning

60
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Batter bunts with one foot out of the box. Is he out?

A

YES

61
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What happens if a declared Infield Fly becomes a foul ball and is not caught?

A

batter is not out - continues to hit

62
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What happens: If batter hits ball a second time in the batter’s box with no intent?

A

Batter not out

63
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True/False: A runner that is sliding hard is interference.

A

False

64
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What happens if time is requested after a walk?

A

wait for the batter to get to first

65
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What happens if a fair batted ball bounces out of play? (outfield)

A

Ground Rule double

66
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What happens if a fair fly ball is deflected over the outfield fence in foul territory? In fair territory?

A

Foul territory - ground rule double. Fair territory - home run.

67
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What is the only position a DH is used for?

A

the pitcher

68
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How must a pitcher disengage from the rubber?

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with his pivot foot

69
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What are the 2 legal pitching positions for pitchers?

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Full wind-up // Set position

70
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True/False: The pitcher may step and throw to a base from the wind up position

A

True

71
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What happens if a pitch doesn’t cross the foul line

A

its not a ball - its NO PITCH. if there’s runners on base its a BALK

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