IM Softball Tournament Quiz

What is the mercy rule after 4 innings?

• 20 runs

• 15 runs

• 10 runs

• 5 runs

What is the maximum height for a pitch?

• 6ft

• 8ft

• 10ft

• 12ft

When is the run limit eliminated?

• After 4 innings

• After 3 innings

• After 5 innings

• There is no run limit ever

What happens when a male walks in a mix-gender game?

• He is awarded 1 base

• He is awarded 2 bases

• He is awarded 3 bases

• He is awarded a home run

Which of the following is NOT required for the infield fly rule to be in affect?

• Less than two outs in the inning

• Runners occupying 1st & 2nd base

• Ball must be in fair territory

• Ball must be catchable with ordinary effort from an infielder

• All of these are required

From when is the 2 base rule awarded for a ball being thrown out of play?

• When the fielder threw the ball

• When the ball went out of play

• When the ball is hit

• When the play ends

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of both umpires?

• Number of outs

• Communicating with players

• All fly balls and pop ups

• Game situation

Which of these is NOT a play that can be appealed?

• Batting out of order

• A close play at first base

• Missing a base

• Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before the ball is first touched

No new inning will be started after...

• 45 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 55 minutes

• 60 minutes

If the pitch hits home plate..

• It's a ball

• It's a strike

• It's a re-throw

• I don't know