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WorksheetsLine Up Management
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Substitute players
a)
may be used for more than one position in the bating order
b)
may be any player listed in the batting order
c)
are locked to that position in the bating order
d)
may be a player that has been a courtesy runner that 1/2 inning
2.
A Substitute player
a)
may substitute in more than one position in the batting order
b)
be any player listed in the batting order (1-9)
c)
is locked to that position in the batting order
d)
may be a player that has been a courtesy runner that 1/2 inning
3.
A substitute returns to the game a second time after being replaced is
a)
legal
b)
allowed, but the team has to take a out
c)
a illegal entry , the umpire should not allow
d)
is allowed if they replace a different position in batting order than originally entered
4.
A substitute who enters the game with out reporting is
a)
illegal player
b)
unreported substitute
c)
disqualified player
5.
the Flex may play offense for
a)
any of the batting order position
b)
for the pitcher or catcher only, that is not the DP
c)
for the DP only, the DP has left the game
d)
any position other than the DP
6.
The DP can play defense for
a)
the flex only
b)
any defense position, if playing for the Flex the Flex has left the game
c)
no one. the DP is batting only. they can not play defense
7.
Courtesy runners can be used for a pitcher or catcher, provided they bat for themselves and reach base safely
a)
true
b)
false
8.
The same courtesy runner may not run for both the pitcher and catcher at any time during the game
a)
true
b)
false
9.
For a courtesy runner, in the example of the method used in this clinic to record on lineups
a)
no need to record because this is not a substitution
b)
record the player used, inning and for which player, pitcher or catcher
c)
record as a substitution
10.
Managing your lineup card, with a method your are comfortable with, to record and track changes, keeping a accurate line up, is a way to avoid problems, and a
a)
true
b)
false
11.
In the top of the 2nd inning, offensive coach substitutes his catcher of record with a legal <br />substitute. The new batter reaches base and the coach requests a courtesy runner. The <br />plate umpire should:
a)
Allow the courtesy runner because the substitute was properly reported.
b)
Only allow a courtesy runner if there are two outs so the catcher who is on base can prepare for playing defense.
c)
Not allow the courtesy runner because the new player on base never played the position of catcher, and it’s not the top of the 1 st inning.
d)
Allow the courtesy runner only if the coach promises to play the runner on base at the catcher position.
12.
In an offensive inning, a courtesy runner is used for the catcher of record. After the <br />courtesy runner scores, the coach request that the courtesy runner who just scored be <br />substituted in to bat for a starting player. The plate umpire should:
a)
Allow the substitution since the courtesy runner has not yet been in the game.
b)
Allow this substitution but only for the catcher of record of who the courtesy runner ran for.
c)
A player may not be a substitute for any player in the half inning that they participated as a courtesy runner.
13.
The DP starts the top of the 5 th as the pitcher with no announcement of a change of <br />pitcher from the coach, and records three quick outs. In the bottom half of the inning the <br />DP reaches base safely. The coach asks for a courtesy runner. The plate umpire should <br />inform the coach that even though the DP can play defense for any player in the starting <br />nine, changes to the pitcher and catcher position MUST be announced to the plate <br />umpire. No courtesy runner will be allowed.
a)
true
b)
false
14.
Line-up cards are official:
a)
After the first warm up pitch has been thrown.
b)
When coaches hand their line-ups to the plate umpire.
c)
After the line-ups have been inspected and returned by the umpire
d)
When the plate meeting concludes.
15.
In the 3 rd inning, the head coach announces to the plate umpire that they are going to add <br />a player in the 10 th spot as the FLEX and designate a player in the 5 th spot as the DP. The <br />plate umpire should:
a)
Review the line-up to be sure the new FLEX has not been in the game.
b)
Only allow this change if the opposing team does not object.
c)
Does not allow this change because the DP/FLEX must be on the line-up card when they become official at the plate meeting.
d)
Allow this change as long as they declare the DP in the 9 th batting position.
16.
A coach wishes to re-enter a staring player in the same half inning when they were <br />removed, but the opposing coach says they cannot do that. The plate umpire should:
a)
Agree with the opposing coach and inform the other coach that they can re-enter the starter during the next half inning.
b)
Allow the change without verifying that the returning player is the correct player.
c)
Verify that the returning player is the correct player going back to the correct batting position and announce the change.
17.
Any player may be substituted for or replaced and re-entered once, provided the players <br />occupy their same batting position in the batting order.
a)
true
b)
false
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