Umpire Level 1

Umpire Level 1 Quiz - Beginner Umpire Questions

Instructions: Read all questions and answers very carefully before picking the answer you feel is correct. There is only one correct answer for each question.

When should the umpires arrive at the ball park?
1. 20 minutes before game time
2. 25 minutes before game time
3. 30 minutes before game time
When should the umpires go on the field for the ground rules?
1. When they arrive at the field.
2. 10 minutes before game time.
3. 5 minutes before game time.
4. 2 minutes before game time.
Based on the following situation state whether it is a legal catch or no catch.

Second baseman catches a line drive which has deflected off the pitcher's arm.
1. Legal Catch
2. No Catch
Based on the following situation state whether it is a legal catch or no catch.

Second baseman catches a line drive which has deflected off the base umpire.
1. No Catch
2. Legal Catch
Based on the following situation state whether it is a legal catch or no catch.

Second baseman catches a line drive which has deflected off a runner.
1. No Catch
2. Legal Catch
Based on the following situation state whether it is a legal catch or no catch.

Left Fielder makes the catch, immediately bangs into the wall and drops the ball.
1. No Catch
2. Legal Catch
Based on the following situation state whether it is a legal catch or no catch.

Third baseman catches the ball and drops it while in the act of making a throw.
1. Legal Catch
2. No Catch
Based on the following situation state whether the ball is alive or dead.

A dropped third strike.
1. Alive
2. Dead
Based on the following situation state whether the ball is alive or dead.

An appeal of a missed base.
1. Alive
2. Dead
Based on the following situation state whether the ball is alive or dead.

A batter hit by a pitch. (Assume out of strike zone)
1. Alive
2. Dead
Based on the following situation state whether the ball is alive or dead.

A foul ball.
1. Alive
2. Dead
Based on the following situation state whether the ball is alive or dead.

A foul tip.
1. Alive
2. Dead
In order for a dead ball to become live again does the pitcher have to be on the rubber with the ball?
1. Yes
2. No
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Is the ground ball in this picture fair or foul?
1. Fair
2. Foul
Either umpire may call time in a 2 man system.
1. True
2. False
While in the act of bunting, the batter is hit on the hands by the pitch. The umpire calls time and award the batter first base.
1. True
2. False
A batted ball, which goes sharp and direct from the bat, off the catcher's mitt and is trapped against his/her chest protector is a foul tip if the ball ends up in the glove.
Rule 6.05(b), 2.00(Foul Tip)
1. True
2. False
Runners on first and second with one out. The batter attempts to bunt and the ball is popped high in the air near first base. This is an infield fly. Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly)
1. True
2. False
Runner on third base. Catcher has a pass ball which comes to rest between the feet of the umpire. The umpire is not aware of this and accidentally kicks the ball away from the catcher. The runner on third crosses home plate. This is umpire interference. Rule 2.00 (Interference)
1. True
2. False
The pitcher is behind the rubber with the ball when he throws to first base in an attempt to get the runner. The ball is thrown into dead ball territory. The runner should be awarded third base. Rule 8.01(e), 7.05(g)
1. True
2. False
On a foul tip the ball is dead. Rule 2.00 (Foul Tip)
1. True
2. False
The ball is always dead when spectator interference occurs. Rule 3.16
1. True
2. False
Batter hits a home run over the fence with two out and the bases full. The batter misses first base while running the bases. A proper appeal is made to the umpire and the batter-runner is called out. Three runs score. Rule 4.09(a)
1. True
2. False
On an attempted steal, the umpire interferes with the catcher's throw that does not retire the runner. This is umpire interference. The ball is dead and the runner returns. Rule 5.09(b), 2.00 (interference)
1. True
2. False