Softball Umpire Signals Quiz

What is the signal for a 'Double' in softball?

• Point towards fair ground

• Extend arms straight out with palms down

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

• Raise both arms with open palms

What does the signal 'Trapped Ball' look like?

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

• Extend arms straight out with palms down

• Motion with either hand to the pitcher

• Raise right arm with fist closed

What is the correct signal for 'Infield Fly'?

• Raise both arms up

• Point towards fair ground

• Bring left arm close to midsection

• Raise right arm with fist closed

How do you signal a 'Fair Ball'?

• Fingers from both hands are touched together

• Raise both hands with open palms

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

• Point towards fair ground with hand closest to infield

What is the signal for a 'Foul Ball'?

• First give DEAD BALL signal

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

• Extend arms straight out with palms down

• Raise both arms up

What does the signal for 'Home Run' involve?

• Raise both arms with open palms

• Raise right arm and move it counter-clockwise

• Point towards fair ground

• Bring left arm close to midsection

How is a 'Strike' or 'Out' signaled?

• Extend arms straight out with palms down

• Bring left arm close to midsection and right arm extended

• Raise both arms up

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

What does the 'Time/Dead Ball' signal look like?

• Point towards fair ground

• Raise right arm with fist closed

• Raise both hands with open palms away from the body

• Motion with either hand to the pitcher

What is the signal for 'Foul Tip'?

• Extend arms straight out with palms down

• Raise both arms up

• Raise right arm showing two fingers

• Fingers from both hands are touched together chest high

What is the purpose of the 'Count' signal?

• To show the number of strikes and balls

• To signal a home run

• To call a time out

• To indicate a foul ball