1. There is a runner at second and one out. The batter hits the ball to the second base person who notices that the runner from second has taken off toward third. The second base person throws the ball to the third base person, the runner from second notices this and turns back toward second in an attempt to avoid being put out. As the runner turns he / she runs into the short stop who is moving to cover second. The third base person throws the ball to the short stop who tags the runner. What is the proper call?

a.) The runner is out.
b.) Obstruction on the short stop and the runner is safe at second.
c.) Obstruction on the short stop and the runner is safe at third. (Rule 8, Sec. 5, b, (1) exception)
d.) The runner is out and the batter is out on the interference by the runner from second on the short stop.

2. There is one out and runners at second and third. The batter has a one ball, two strike count and hits a fly ball down the first base line. The right fielder catches the ball in foul territory and his / her momentum carries him / her out of play with the ball. What is the proper call?

a.) Dead ball, the batter is out on the catch and all runners advance one (1) base.
b.) Dead ball, the batter is out on the catch and all runners advance two (2) bases.
c.) Dead ball, the batter is out on strikes and the runners may not advance. (Rule 9, Sec. 1, x.)
d.) Dead ball, the batter is out on the catch and the runners may not advance.

3. There is one out and nobody on base in the bottom of the first inning when you notice that the third base coach has a scorebook and a balls and strikes counter in his hands. What is the proper call?

a.) The coach must return the scorebook and counter to the dugout.
b.) The coach is ejected from the game for having objects on the field.
c.) There is no call as this is legal. (Rule 1, Sec. 14)
d.) The coach must return the counter to the dugout but may keep the scorebook.

4. How long does the pitcher have to release the next pitch after receiving the ball back from the catcher?

a.) 5 seconds (Rule 6, Sec. 3, e.)
b.) 10 seconds
c.) 15 seconds
d.) 20 seconds

5. In the top of the third inning, the home team substitutes Jane Brown in for Dana Smith to play second base. In the bottom of the third the visiting team coach protests that Jane Brown is now coaching third after she was removed for a substitute. What is the proper call?

a.) Jane Brown is removed from the coaching position.
b.) There is no call as this is legal. (Rule 4, Sec. 5, d.)
c.) Jane Brown is removed from the park.
d.) An out is called on the home team for illegal use of a player as a coach.

6. A batter comes up to home plate and asks you if the bat he is using is legal. You look at the bat and see that it has the words “Official Softball” marked on it, is 33 inches long, marked as BPF 1.20, weighs 36 ounces and has tape on the small end of the bat that extends 20 inches. What is the proper call?

a.) The bat is legal and can be used.
b.) The bat is illegal and removed from play and the batter is declared out for using an illegal bat.
c.) The bat is illegal and removed from play and the batter is allowed to get a legal bat. (Rule 3, Sec.1 c.)
d.) The bat is illegal and removed from play and the batter is ejected for using an illegal bat.

7. There is a runner at third and one out. The batter hits a fly ball to left field and the runner at third tags up with their foot on the base. The left fielder attempts to catch the fly ball but it hits in his/her glove and bounces out. The centre fielder who was covering the play then catches the ball before it hits the ground. In the meantime, the runner at third left the base when the ball bounced out of the left fielder’s glove and crosses home plate without a throw. The pitcher then asks the centre fielder for the ball and appeals that the runner at third left early. What is the proper call?

a.) The runner is out for leaving the base before a fielder had control of the ball.
b.) The runner is safe and the run scores. (Rule 8, Sec. 3, c.)
c.) The runner is put back on third because of the “trick” play in the outfield that caused them to leave early
d.) The runner is out for leaving the base before the umpire declared an out.

8. A batter’s box extends how far in front of the centre of home plate?

a.) 2 feet
b.) 3 feet
c.) 4 feet (Rule 2, Sec. 3, c.)
d.) 5 feet

9. There is a runner at first and nobody out. The batter steps into the batter’s box and the pitcher delivers the next pitch. When the pitch is half way home the runner at first takes two steps off the base toward second base. The pitch lands six inches short of home plate and bounces to the catcher. What is the proper call?

a.) Ball one is called and the runner at first is called out for leaving the base early.
b.) “No Pitch” is called, the ball is dead and the runner is put back at first.
c.) Ball one is called.
d.) “No Pitch” is called, the ball is dead and the runner at first is out for leaving the base early. (Rule 8, Sec. 8, u.)

10. You are the home plate umpire for a Class E game at a World Series event. In the top of the first inning, the visiting team hits an untouched ball over the fence for a home run and you award the home team a run as well as calling the batter out. In the bottom of the first the home team hits an untouched ball over the fence for a home run. The batter is declared out. How many runs do you award the visiting team?

a.) 1
b.) 2 (Rule 5, Sec. 10, second note)
c.) 3
d.) None

11. In a co-ed slo-pitch game a left-handed, female batter bunts the first pitch down the first base line, dropping her bat outside the foul line as she is running toward first. The ball hits a footprint in fair territory and bounces backward into foul territory where it hits the bat. It then bounces back into fair territory where it is picked up by the catcher who throws to first but not in time to beat the batter base runner. What is the proper call?

a.) Fair ball, safe at first.
b.) Foul ball, strike one. (Rule 1, Sec. 19, d) (Rule 7, Sec. 9, k)
c.) Blocked ball, batter is out.
d.) Double hit, batter is out.

12. A legal pitch in a slo-pitch game shall have an arc that:

a.) Is between 6 and 12 feet above the ground.
b.) Is between 6 and 10 feet above the ground. (Rule 6, Sec. 3, c)
c.) Is between 6 and 15 feet above the ground.
d.) Is at least 6 feet above the ground.

13. There are two out and a runner at first. The batter hits a single to right field over the second base person’s head. The runner from first tries to get to third on the play and the right fielder throws the ball toward third base to try to get an out. The ball bounces past the third base person and hits the third base coach who is waving at the runner to slide and not watching the throw. What is the proper call?

a.) Dead ball and the runner at third is out for a blocked ball.
b.) Dead ball and all runners must return to the last base occupied.
c.) There is no call as the ball is live and still in play. (Rule 9, Sec. 2, t.)
d.) Dead ball and the runners are placed at first and third.

14. In the top of the first inning of a co-ed slo-pitch game you notice that the catcher has a bracelet on her right wrist. You ask her to remove it and she states that it is a medic alert bracelet and she must keep it on at all times. You notice that the bracelet is a tight fit and has no loose or dangling parts on it. What is the proper call?

a.) Have her remove the bracelet and you keep it for her.
b.) Have her cover up the bracelet with tape. (Rule 3, Sec. 6, d)
c.) Let her wear the bracelet, as it presents no hazard to her or others. (Rule 3, Sec.6 d)
d.) Insist that she remove the bracelet or be removed from the game.

15. The top of the third inning is about to start and batter A steps in the batter’s box and hits the first pitch for a single. Batter C then steps into the batter’s box and takes strike one. The home team’s manager then calls time and points out that batter B is supposed to be up not batter C. What is the proper call?

a.) Batter C is out for having batted out of order.
b.) Batter B is now up with a one-strike count. (Rule 7, Sec. 2, a.)
c.) Batter B is now up with no count.
d.) Batter B is simply skipped as a pitch has been thrown to the next batter.

16. There is a runner at second base and one out. The batter hits the ball up the middle of the diamond and it goes off the end of the pitcher’s glove and hits the runner while he/she is trying to advance to third. What is the proper call?

a.) Dead ball, the runner is out and the batter is safe at first.
b.) Dead ball, the runner is placed at third and the batter is out.
c.) Dead ball, the runner is returned to second base and the batter is out.
d.) There is no call as the ball is still live and in play. (Rule 8, Sec. 9, n.)

17. It is the bottom of the seventh inning, there are two (2) out and the bases are empty. The next batter, who is the number four batter in the home team’s line-up steps into the batter’s box. The pitcher tells you that he wishes to walk this batter and the home team’s coach tells you that he must pitch to this batter as there is a female batter on deck. What is the proper call?

a.) The pitcher must throw four pitches to the batter and then he gets second and the female batter must walk also.
b.) The batter is awarded second with no pitches thrown and the female batter has the choice to hit or walk. (Rule 8, Sec. 2, b) (Rule 7, Sec. 1, b Co-ed)
c.) The batter is awarded second with no pitches thrown and the female batter has to hit.
d.) The pitcher must throw at least one pitch to every batter and then he may request to walk them.

18. There is a runner at second and two out. The batter hits a ground ball to the third base person who then throws toward first base. The throw is low and goes through the first base person and strikes the first base coach who is standing in the coach’s box and does not see the throw coming at him / her. What is the proper call?

a.) All runners are awarded two bases for the overthrow.
b.) The runner from second is out for a “blocked ball” by the offensive team.
c.) There is no call as this is still a live ball situation. (Rule 9, Sec. 2, t.)
d.) “Time. Dead ball”. All runners stop at the base they are going to.

19. There are runners at first and third and there are two out. The batter hits a line drive down the third base line that hits the third base person’s glove in fair territory and bounces over the fence and out of play. What is the proper call?

a.) Dead ball. Foul ball.
b.) Dead ball. The batter is awarded second, the runner from third is awarded home and the runner from first it awarded third. (Rule 8, Sec.5. f)
c.) Dead ball. The batter is awarded first, the runner from first is awarded second and the runner at third is awarded home.
d.) Dead ball. The batter is awarded first, the runner from first is awarded second and the runner at third stays at first, as there is no force.

20. What is the home run limit in Class “C” co-ed slow pitch ball?

a.) One (1) and one up.
b.) Two (2) and one up.
c.) Three (3) and one up. (Rule 5, Sec. 10, b.)
d.) No home runs are allowed and the progressive penalty is in effect.

21. An inning contains how many outs?

a.) 3
b.) 6 (Rule 1, Sec. 28)

22. A batters box has which of the following dimensions?

a.) 6 feet long by 3 feet wide
b.) 7 feet long by 4 feet wide
c.) 6 feet long by 4 feet wide
d.) 7 feet long by 3 feet wide (Rule 2 Sec. 3, c.)

23. There is one out and runners at first and second in a co-ed slo-pitch game. A female batter bunts the first pitch, starts running toward first base, dropping her bat in front of home plate with out looking down. The ball spins upon contact with the ground and strikes the dropped bat in fair territory. What is the proper call?

a.) Blocked ball and the batter is out.
b.) Blocked ball and the runner from second is out.
c.) There is no call as the ball is still live. (Rule 7, Sec. 4, effect, note) (Rule 7, Sec. 9, k)
d.) Batter is out for hitting the ball twice and all runners return to their bases.

24. Both teams in a co-ed slo-pitch game announce at the plate conference that they intend to use two (2) extra players (EP) for the game, one male and one female. During the course of play the home team’s male EP is ejected. The home team has no substitutes available for this player at the time of the ejection. What is the proper ruling?

a.) The visiting team is awarded the win because the home team can no longer field the “full” team it started with.
b.) The home team may now play only 9 in the field and the ejected player’s place in the order becomes an automatic out.
c.) The home team now has an automatic out in the ejected player’s place in the order and play continues. (Rule 4, Sec. 4 a)
d.) The visiting team must now remove one of its extra players to even up the game.

25. There are runners on second and third with two out. The batter hits a single over the second base bag and both runners break from their bases. The runner from third trips and twists his/her ankle. The runner from second touches third and then helps the runner from third up and across the scoring line at home plate and then crosses the line after them. What is the proper call?

a.) The runner originally on second is out for assisting another runner and only one run scores
b.) There is no call as this is a legal play. (Rule 8, Sec. 8, n. exception)
c.) The runner originally on third is out for having been assisted and no runs score
d.) Dead ball, the runner originally on third is awarded home and the runner originally on second is places on third due to an injury on the field

26. There is a runner on second and one out. The batter hits a ground ball toward the shortstop who moves up to make a play on the ball. The runner from second takes off toward third and veers behind the shortstop to avoid a collision. The shortstop has the ball bounce off his glove and it goes behind him. The runner from second intentionally kicks the ball into left field while laughing at the shortstop for his error. What is the proper call?

a.) There is no call as this is a legal play.
b.) The ball is dead, the runner from second is out and the batter is out.
c.) The ball is dead, the runner from second is out and the batter is safe at first. (Rule 8, Sec. 8, L)
d.) The ball is still live, the runner from second is out and the play continues.

27. The official pitching distance for adult, co-ed slo-pitch is?

a.) 48 Feet
b.) 50 Feet
c.) 53 Feet (Rule 2, Sec 5)
d.) 60 Feet

28. It is raining lightly and play can safely continue. The pitcher starts into his / her windup and drops the ball. What is the proper call?

a.) “Butter fingers!”
b.) “Baulk”
c.) “No Pitch” (Rule 6, Sec. 8, d.)
d.) “Ball”

29. It is the top of the sixth inning and there are two (2) out. The home team’s manager calls for time and advises the home plate umpire of a pitching change. The right fielder is brought in to pitch to the next batter who has just been announced and the pitcher is moved to right field. The new pitcher throws the first two pitches very wide and deep and the home team’s manager comes out of the dugout area to remove him and put back the original pitcher. What is the proper call?

a.) Substitutions may occur at any time.
b.) The new pitcher cannot be removed at this time as he / she must face the first batter for their entire turn at bat. (Rule 4, Sec. 5 c)
c.) The original pitcher cannot pitch again in this game as he / she was removed from that position.
d.) “Stop making so many changes, this is just Slo-Pitch.”

30. At the plate conference before a Canadian World Series, co-ed, 6-and-4 slo-pitch game both managers have filled out their line-ups on the score card and brought it to you. Both managers inform you that they are using two (2) EPs and have no substitutes for the game. What must you check for on the line-up card?

a.) Jersey numbers, full names, four (4) designated female line-up positions.
b.) Jersey numbers, full names, positions, four (4) designated female line-up positions.
c.) Jersey numbers, full names, positions, five (5) designated female line-up positions. (Rule 4, Sec. 1, a., 1) (Rule 4, Sec. 1, a.,4 Co-ed)
d.) Jersey numbers, full names, five (5) designated female line-up positions.

31. The bases are loaded and there is one out. The batter hits a line drive to the pitcher that never exceeds chest height on the pitcher. The pitcher catches the ball cleanly and notices that the base runner at first has left the bag. The pitcher throws the ball toward first to attempt the double play on the runner returning to first but the first base person misses the throw and the ball travels out of play. What is the proper call?

a.) The batter is out and all runners are awarded one base from the time of the pitch.
b.) The batter is out and all runners are returned to the base they occupied at the time of the pitch.
c.) The batter is out and all runners are awarded two bases from the time of the pitch. (Rule 8, Sec. 5, e. (2))
d.) The batter is out and all runners are awarded two bases from the time of the throw.

32. The lead off batter in an inning is at the plate. The count is two balls and one strike. The next pitch comes directly at the batter and he ducks straight down to avoid being hit with the ball. The ball hits his bat that is still on his back shoulder and rolls behind the catcher where it is then picked up by the catcher. What is the proper call?

a.) “Strike two” (Rule 1, Sec. 19 e.)
b.) “Ball three”
c.) “No pitch”
d.) “There is no bunting in Slo-pitch”

33. It is the bottom of the third inning in a Canadian World Series, co-ed, 6-and-4 game, there is one out and a runner on third base. The batter hits a long fly ball toward center field and the runner at third tags up. The center fielder runs to catch the ball but the ball bounces off of his glove and over the outfield fence. What is the proper call?

a.) Home run. The home team now only has two (2) more it can hit.
b.) Two base award. All runners are advanced 2 bases (a ground rule double).
c.) Two base award. The batter is awarded second and runners advance only if forced.
d.) Four base award. The batter is awarded home and no home run is recorded for purposes of the home run limit. (Rule 5, Sec. 12)

34. It is the bottom of the third inning and there is one out and the bases are empty. The next batter in the line-up enters the right hand batters box and you say “play ball” to the pitcher. The pitcher pitches the ball and it clearly reaches 15 feet on its way toward home plate. What is the proper call?

a.) “Illegal pitch”
b.) Delayed dead ball.
c.) There is no call to be made until the ball lands. (Rule 6, Sec. 7, Note)
d.) “Are you trying to make it rain?”

35. There are runners at first and third and there are is one out. The batter hits a soft fly ball directly to the shortstop. The shortstop steps away from the ball and holds his hands out to the side allowing it to drop, picks it up and touches second base and then throws to first well before the batter-runner gets to first. What is the proper call?

a.) The base runner from first is out and the batter-runner is out (double play).
b.) The batter is out on an intentionally dropped ball and all base runners are returned to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. (Rule 7, Sec. 9, e. effect)
c.) The batter is out, the shortstop is ejected from the game and the base runners are awarded a base from the time of the pitch.
d.) A dead ball is called, the batter is awarded first base and all runners advance one base from the base occupied at the time of the pitch if forced.

36. There are runners at first and third with none out. The batter hits a line drive down the first base line, hitting the runner who is still standing on first base. What is the proper call?

a.) The ball is dead and runner is out. The batter is awarded first base.
b.) The ball is dead, the batter is out and all runners must return to the last base occupied.
c.) The ball is dead, the batter is awarded first and the runner at first advances due to the force. The runner at third must return to third. (Rule 8, Sec. 9, k. effect)
d.) The ball is dead, the batter is awarded first and all runners advance one base.

37. There are two out and a runner at first. There is a vacant spot in the line-up due up next (on-deck) due to an injury to a player that there was no substitute for. The pitcher walks the batter on a three ball two-strike count. What is the proper call?

a.) Three out.
b.) The vacant spot is skipped and the next person in the line-up is the batter. (Rule 4, Sec. 4, d.)
c.) The batter is awarded second for the obvious intentional walk. Three out.
d.) The batter is allowed to continue until he / she strikes out or gets a hit because of the vacant spot being next.

38. There is a runner on first and one out. The batter hits a ground ball to the third base person who scoops up the ball and throws to second well in advance of the runner getting to second. The second base person then takes two steps off second toward the pitchers mound and turns to throw to first for the double play. The runner from first veers in front of the second base person so as to put themselves in a direct line between first base and the second base person attempting to make the throw. The throw from the second base person hits the runner and rolls to the pitchers mound. What is the proper call?

a.) The runner is out at second and the ball is dead.
b.) The runner is out at second and the batter-runner is out at first on the interference by the runner going to second. (Rule 7, Sec. 9 f)
c.) The runner is out at second and the ball is still in play.
d.) The runner is out at second and the batter-runner is awarded second on the throwing error.

39. There is a runner at first and one out. The batter hits a pitched ball while his / her foot is in contact with home plate. The ball bounces directly to the shortstop. The second basemen trips the runner coming from first and the shortstop easily throws him / her out at second. What is the proper call?

a.) “Time. Dead Ball. The batter is out”. The runner from first is awarded second on the obstruction.
b.) “Time. Dead Ball. The batter is out”. The runner from first is placed back at first. (Rule 9, Sec. 1 a.) (Rule 1 Sec. 22 b.)
c.) “Out at second.”
d.) Safe at second on the obstruction. Safe at first.

40. With two (2) out in the top of the sixth inning in a Canadian co-ed game the home team’s manager informs you that he want to make a pitching change. He moves his first baseperson (a female) into pitch and puts the original pitcher (a male) at first. There is a female is catching. This is legal. True or false?

(False, Rule 6, Sec. 11)

41. Interference may be physical or vocal? True or False?

(True, Rule 1, Sec. 29)

42. A batter approaches home plate with a wooden bat in his / her hand and the words “Official Softball” stamped on it. The bat is 32 inches long and weighs 28 ounces but does not have a BPF stamp on it anywhere. This is an illegal bat. True or false?

(False, Rule 3, second note, exception)

43. In an NSA Canada sanctioned event being played under the 6 and 4 format, a team’s manager approaches the home plate umpire at the start of the top of the fourth inning and wishes to make some substitutions. He informs the umpire that he wishes to put Bill in for James in the number 3 spot, Jennifer in for John in the number 7 spot and Tom in for Rod in the number 8 spot. These are legal substitutions and are to be allowed. True or False?

(True, Rule 4, Sec 4 Co-ed)

44. The pitcher, catcher and batter are the only players that are permitted to question ball and strike calls. True or false?

(True, Rule 6, Sec 10)

45. The leadoff batter in an inning hits a sharp line drive down the first base line. The ball crosses the white section of the double bag at first and hits the base umpire who did not duck quickly enough. This is a foul ball. True or false?

(True, Rule 7, Sec. 8, d)

46. It is the bottom of the third, there are two (2) out and there is a runner on first in a Class D Co-ed slo-pitch game. The next batter hits a ball over the fence in centre field for a home run. While rounding the bases, the batter misses second and a proper appeal is made to you. The batter is declared out, his run does not score and the home run does not count against the total for the home team. True or false?

(False, Rule 5, Sec. 11 Note)

47. There is one out and runners are at first and third. The infield fly rule is in effect. True or False?

(False, Rule 1, Sec. 27)

48. Pitchers may wear multicolored gloves. True or false?

(True, Rule 3, Sec. 3)

49. The leadoff batter in the top of the first inning steps into the batter’s box when the pitcher points out to you that the on-deck batter has two bats in his hands and is using a Power Wrap on each of them. This is perfectly legal. True or false?

(True, Rule 7, Sec. 11, c.)

50. The lead off batter of a half inning swings at the first pitch and steps on home plate as he/she is swinging. The batter fouls the pitch off behind the catcher. This is a foul ball and strike one. True or false?

(False, Rule 7, Sec. 1, a.)