Worcester Area Baseball Umpires Association New Umpires Clinic Quiz

What is the penalty for an illegal pitch when there is no runner on base?

• A. Batter is awarded a ball

• C. Batter is called out

• B. Runner is awarded a base

• D. Runner is called out

What is the maximum length of a non-wood bat according to the Federation rules?

• C. 38 inches

• D. 40 inches

• B. 36 inches

• A. 34 inches

When is a batted ball considered a foul ball?

• D. When it settles on foul territory

• C. When it passes out of the playing field in fair territory

• A. When it settles on fair territory

• B. When it touches a player in fair territory

What is the penalty for offensive interference before the batter-runner reaches first base?

• A. Runners go back to the time-of-pitch base

• C. Runner is called out

• D. No penalty

• B. Batter is called out

When does a defensive conference end?

• D. When the coach reaches the pitcher's mound

• C. When the coach reaches the dugout

• B. When the coach first starts back toward the dugout

• A. When the coach crosses the foul line returning to the dugout

What is the maximum width of the palm for a first baseman's mitt according to the Federation rules?

• A. 6 inches

• B. 7 inches

• C. 8 inches

• D. 9 inches

What is the penalty for a quick pitch according to the Federation rules?

• A. Ball is awarded to the batter

• B. Balk is called with runners on base

• C. Batter is called out

• D. Runner is called out

When can a runner avoid an infraction for sliding?

• A. By sliding within the reach of the base with either the hand or foot

• B. By rolling, cross-body, or pop-up slide

• C. By slashing or kicking the fielder

• D. By going beyond the base and making contact with the fielder

What is the maximum length of a wood bat according to the Federation rules?

• A. 34 inches

• D. 40 inches

• B. 36 inches

• C. 38 inches

What is the penalty for spectator/fan interference according to the Federation rules?

• C. Ball is dead and runners can be moved back or advanced

• B. Runner is called out

• D. No penalty

• A. Batter is called out