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WorksheetsUSA Softball of Southern California 2020
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 33mins
With one out and R1 on 3B and R2 on 2B. B4 hits a fly ball to RF. F9 catches the fly ball. Both R1 and R2 tag up legally and advance. R1 scores and R2 has reached 3B, B4 continues to run to 2B and draws a throw to allow R2 to score. What is the proper ruling?
Legal play. R1 and R2 both score.
B4 is out for interference. R1 and R2 are returned to 3B and 2B respectively.
B4 is guilty of interference by a retired runner. R1’s run counts since it happened before the interference. R2 is out since they are the runnerclosest to home at the time of the interference by B4.
B4 is out for interference. R1 is out and R2 is returned to 2B.
B1 hits a line drive that goes to the fence. As B1 rounds 1B they run into U1 and are knocked down. The throw from the outfield is in time to tag B1 out at 2B. What should the umpire rule?
A delayed dead ball, this is umpire obstruction and the runner is awarded 2B.
A delayed dead ball, this is umpire obstruction and the runner is awarded 1B.
A delayed dead ball, this is umpire interference the runner is awarded 1B.
The runner is out.
In the pre-game equipment inspection, the umpire is checking the protective face guards worn by the pitcher and infielders. These guards did not have a NOCSAE approved marking. The umpire would not allow these guards to be worn by the players. This is the correct ruling.
True
False
A disqualified player is prohibited from playing but can remain in the team area or serve as a coach/manager.
True
False
An illegal player is a player who does not meet the requirements of the USA Softball Code.
True
False
Team A starts the game with the minimum number of players (9 in Fast Pitch, 10 in Slow Pitch). In the third inning two players who are on the team roster show up at the game. When Team A comes to bat the coach informs the plate umpire that they now want to use the DP / FLEX in Fast Pitch or add an EP in Slow Pitch. This is allowed since they now have enough players to support doing so.
True
False
A runner is out for interference when they are accidently contacted by a thrown ball.
True
False
F1 takes a verbal signal from the coach with their hands separated and looks at the play card on their wrist while standing behind the pitcher’s plate. F1 then steps on the pitcher’s plate with their hands together and looks toward the catcher simulating taking another signal from F2 and then starts the pitch. This is legal.
True
False
#18 is the starting F2 for the Team B. In the top of the 4th inning #24 is a substitute batter for #18 and reaches base. Team B’s coach would like to enter a courtesy runner for #24. This is allowed as #24 is the new F2.
True
False
A team’s lineup card must include all the following, EXCEPT:
First and last names.
Uniform number.
Defensive Position being played.
Batting order of starting players.
All of the these are required.
With the bases loaded and less than two outs, F4 is using ordinary effort to catch a pop-up. The correct call is:
Infield fly is called by the umpire and the batter is out.
Runners may not advance at any time.
Only an infielder can catch an infield fly.
If the ball is ruled foul, it still is an infield fly.
