WorksheetsMechanics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In a two-umpire or three-umpire system, after a ground ball is hit up the middle, the Plate Umpire is responsible for trailing the batter-runner with no runners on or a runner starting at first base only.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
With no runners on bases in a two-umpire system, the base umpire must:
a)
Start on the first base line
b)
Walk the line on the pitch
c)
Start 18-21 feet behind first base
d)
All are correct
3.
This signal is used for:
a)
Time Out
b)
No Pitch
c)
Dead or Foul Ball
d)
All apply
4.
Which statement is true regarding the Plate Umpire trailing the batter-runner.
a)
Trail slightly inside the foul line no more than 1/2 of the way to first base.
b)
On a batted ball with no runners on base or a single runner at first base or second base, the Plate Umpire trails the batter-runner unless the ball takes them elsewhere.
c)
When moving to third base, move directly across the diamond to a location 90 degrees to the path of the runner, 10 to 12 feet from the base.
d)
All apply.
5.
On a timing play where the runner does not touch the plate before the last out of the inning is made and the run will not count, the responsible umpire should:
a)
Stand at the plate and only verbalize that the "run does not count" or " no run"
b)
Stand at the plate, raise both arms above the head. Cross the arms back and forth while saying "run does not count" or " no run"
6.
In a two-umpire system with runners starting at first base and second base, who has the tag-up at second base when a fly ball is hit by the batter?
a)
Base Umpire
b)
Plate Umpire
7.
The Plate Umpire on a check swing request, should step out from behind the catcher to be visible to your partner, in Fast ;itch, remove your mask with their left hands and
a)
Point with their right hand to the Base Umpire in a two-umpire system or in a three-umpire system to the first base umpire on a right-handed batter or the third base umpire on a left-handed batter and ask "Did they go?"
b)
The Base Umpire should respond by saying "yes" and give a routine out signal or "no" and give a routine safe signal.
c)
The Plate Umpire gives the count to reflect the end result of the decision.
d)
All apply.
8.
With Runners on 2nd Base and 1st Base in a Three- Umpire System the Base Umpires should:
a)
Continue to walk the line
b)
Go to the ready position at the start of the pitch
c)
The 1st Base Umpire should go to the ready position and the 3rd Base Umpire should walk the line at the start of the pitch.
d)
All are acceptable.
9.
What is the correct calling distance for a tag play?
a)
18-21 feet
b)
10-12 feet
c)
3-10 feet
d)
No closer the 18 feet
10.
In a Three-Umpire System, with a single runner at 3rd Base
a)
The 3rd Base Umpire only, goes set on the pitch square to the plate; the 1st Base Umpire continues to walk the line since they have no runner near them.
b)
Both Base Umpires continue to walk the line on the pitch.
c)
Both Base Umpires go set on the pitch at 12-15 feet, square to the plate.
d)
The 3rd Base Umpire goes set on the pitch square to the plate and the 1st Base Umpire rotates off the line 15-18 feet shading 1st Base.
11.
In the Two-Umpire System with a runner at 1st Base and a ground ball to the shortstop:
a)
The Base Umpire has any play at 1st or 2nd base and the last runner into 3rd base; the Plate Umpire has any play at 3rd base on a lead runner and any play at the plate.
b)
The Plate Umpire has the first throw at 1st base and the Base Umpire has the subsequent throw to 3rd base.
c)
The Base Umpire has the first throw at 1st base, the Plate Umpire has the first throw at 2nd base and subsequent throw at 3rd base on the lead runner and any play at the plate.
d)
None are correct
12.
When giving the count
a)
Raise both arms above the head.
b)
Indicate the number of balls with consecutive fingers on the left hand and strikes on consecutive fingers on the right hand. Verbalize balls and strikes every time.
c)
Rotate your hands, not your body, so everybody can see the count.
d)
All apply.
13.
In a One-Umpire System with a base hot to the outfield and runners on base:
a)
Remain at the plate and read the play.
b)
Move to the holding zone and read the play.
c)
Move out from behind the plate to the middle of the diamond and read the play.
14.
When going to the outfield for fly ball coverage, the Base Umpire should:
a)
Communicate with their partner.
b)
Move to an angle parallel to the flight of the ball.
c)
Indicate ball status by pointing either fair or foul when the ball is first touched near the foul line.
d)
All apply
15.
The Base Umpires in a Two-Umpire System is responsible for 3rd base under the following situations:
a)
On a triple by the batter-runner.
b)
The last runner to 3rd base or the lone runner during a fly ball advancement.
c)
On a batted ball with a return throw from the plate area or the throw to the plate area being cut-off by a player.
d)
All apply.
16.
What is the correct calling distance for a force play?
a)
18-21 feet
b)
12-15 feet
c)
No closer than 18 feet from the base.
d)
None of these apply.
17.
The correct signal for a delayed dead ball is:
a)
Raise the right arm above head, with fist closed.
b)
Raise left arm shoulder high and parallel to the ground with fist closed.
c)
Raise both hands above the head.
d)
Raise right arm shoulder high and parallel to the ground with fist closed.
18.
With no runners on base in the Three-Umpire System when the 1st Base Umpire chases, the responsibility to cover any play at 1st base is:
a)
The Plate Umpire
b)
The First Base Umpire
c)
Both the Plate and 3rd Base Umpire, whoever is closest.
d)
The 3rd Base Umpire, coming across the diamond.
19.
The pink umpire shirt is allowed in championship play.
a)
true
b)
false
20.
T-shirts are optional to wear, however, it is not permissible to wear a Navy Blue t-shirt under the Powder Blue USA Softball polo shirt.
a)
true
b)
false
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