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WorksheetsGame Management
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
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1.
In the video, we recommend the 3 P's when working on game management. Which of these is NOT one.
a)
Prepare
b)
Practice
c)
Presumptuous
d)
Presence
2.
Preparation includes...
a)
Know the rules
b)
Know game/tournament specific rules
c)
Conduct a thorough pre-game with partner or UIC
d)
All of these
3.
Practice includes mechanics, signals, timing. Where do you find USA approved signals?
a)
Official Rules of USA Softball (Rule Book)
b)
www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Umpires/Umpire-Manual
c)
Imitate other umpires
d)
YouTube
4.
What is considered "good presence" when it comes to game management skills?
a)
Arrive on time
b)
Uniform is clean, neat, tidy, and fits.
c)
A nice smile and eye contact
d)
All of these
5.
Is there an Umpires Code of Ethics? Where?
a)
No, there isn't an Umpire Code of Ethics
b)
Only players/coaches have a Code of Ethics
c)
YES. 2020 Umpire Manual. page 31
d)
None of these
6.
Rule 10 provides guidelines for umpires. These include
a)
Power and duties
b)
Change of umpires
c)
Umpire's judgement
d)
All of these
7.
All of these are examples of when an umpire can suspend play, except...
a)
To perform umpire duties, if needed.
b)
A batted ball hits umpire after passing infielder
c)
Injured player requires immediate attention.
d)
When a thrown ball hits an umpire
8.
Under Rule 10, the plate umpire may rectify a situation by reversal of an umpire's decision.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
When a coach questions a judgement call a warning is issued
a)
true
b)
false
10.
At the end of a game the umpire crew should try to exit the field...
a)
On the side of the losing team
b)
On the side of the winning team
c)
Nearest exit to home plate
d)
Nearest exit to the outfield fence
11.
When your partner ejects a coach or player your responsibility is to...
a)
Watch and record the interaction
b)
Escort the ejected coach from the field
c)
Let your partner handle it
d)
Stand next to your partner in support
12.
When a coach questions a call, you should...
a)
Make the coach come all the way to you
b)
Tell them you know what they are asking, and give your answer.
c)
Put your hand up, tell them to go back to the dugout
d)
Listen to the question to understand which element they believe is missed
13.
If there is a protest, the proper procedure is...
a)
Stop the game clock, if applicable
b)
Note the game situation, count, outs, runners
c)
Base umpire goes and gets UIC
d)
All of these
14.
Pregame with partner(s) should include all EXCEPT...
a)
Where your post game dinner should be
b)
Weather concerns
c)
Team/Player tendencies
d)
Entrance/Exit strategy
15.
Using verbiage from the rule when speaking with a coach is important because...
a)
It proves you know more than the coach
b)
It will intimidate the coach
c)
It demonstrates good knowledge, and clear explanation
d)
It will prevent the coach from protesting
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