Further Clarification
Determined by the location of the body part contacted and not the location of the feet
Running Lane Interference - April 2012 and May 2012
In two umpire mechanics, this is the place the plate umpire should move to with a ground ball to the infield or base hit to the outfield when there are more than one runner on base.
What is the holding zone? (UM Pg 93)
Prior to the start of the pitch the Batter must be _____ within the lines of the batter's box
Completely - Rule 7.3.A
The primary difference between fast and slow pitch mechanics
None
No runner may return to touch a base missed or one left too soon after ________ or once they leave live ball territory.
A trailing runner has scored - Rule Book Rule 8 Section 3G
Which state has the most hall of fame members as an Umpire and how many?
Michigan – 10
One Way (Ear Piece) Communication Devices can be worn by
Anybody - January 2025
(SP) In two umpire mechanics, this is the umpire who is responsible for both the steal and pick-offs at 3B.
What is the plate umpire? (UM)
When a pitched ball is prevented from entering the strike zone by the batter.
Dead Ball, Strike on the batter, All runners return - Rule 7.4.L
One sets, all set
Base Umpires - All Starting Position in all situations one umpire is on the line
When the defensive player uses the foul portion of the double base, the batter runner __________________ when the throw is coming from the foul side of first base, and if hit by the thrown ball, it is not interference. If intentional interference is ruled, the runner is out.
can run in fair territory - Rule 8 Section 2 Paragraph E
For National Championship's the mandatory shade of grey pants in 2026 and beyond
Charcoal - January 2025
(SP) In two umpire mechanics, this is the player use as reference to “Shade the Runner” when a runner is on 1B, 2B or both 1B and 2B.
What is the second baseman? (UM)
When the batter actively hinders the catcher while in the batters box
Dead Ball, Out and Runners Return - Rule 7.6.S
12 to 15 Feet
On Line Starting Distance - Runners on Base - All Starting Position in all situations one umpire is on the line
On an __________ for the runner leaving the base too soon, the defense may use the white or contrasting color of the base.
Appeal - RULE 8, Section 2 Paragraph N, Item number 8
In a Slow Pitch game Team A is playing using a 11 player line-up (10 defenders and a EP). In the 3rd inning on a fly ball to the outfield F7 and F8 collide which injures both players and they leave the game with no available substitutes. With no substitutes the umpire rules the game is a forfeit and Team A protests that they are only down one player from the required number to play they will take an out when their batting position comes up in the line-up. What is the correct ruling?
The shorthanded rule does allow the team to continue the game with one player less than they started with in the batting order. Team A started with 11 players in their batting order and by the shorthanded rule they must have 10 players to continue the game. The injuries took two players out of the batting order, reducing the batting line-up to nine players. Again, the batting order may be reduced by only one player, and when both players left the line-up with no available substitutes the game became a forfeit. Rule 4-1C {3B & Note} and 4-1D {2A [4]} - February 2025
This is the minimum depth for making a tag play call.
What is 10-12 feet from the play.
Batting Out of Order is an appeal and can only be made by the ___
Defensive Team - Rule 7.2.C Note
Who has the tag up at 2nd base when U1 chases and we have runners at 1st and 2nd?
Plate Umpire - Manual Page 110
When the catcher obstructs a batter’s attempt to hit a pitched ball. The effect is a Delayed dead ball. However, If the batter hits the ball and reaches first base safely or has passed that base and is considered to have reached it, and all other runners have advanced at least one base. What is the Effect?
1) Obstruction is canceled, 2) all action as a result of the batted ball stands, and 3) NO option is given. - RULE 8, Section 1 Paragraph D Item 1 and Effect A-C
In a Fast Pitch tiebreaker, if the runner at second base is a pitcher or catcher they can have a
Courtesy Runner - April 2014
When _______ the base umpire should position themselves closer to the lead runner but not any closer than 15 feet.
Shading the Lead Runner
Effect when a catcher fails to return the ball directly to the pitcher as required.
Ball on the batter - Rule 7.5.G
With U1 Counter Rotated, what is their fly ball responsibility?
Right fielder to left fielder - Manual Page 124
What happens when a spectator reaches into live ball territory and interferes with a fielder’s opportunity to catch a fly ball.
1) Ball is dead, 2) batter-runner is out, and 3) runners awarded the bases that in the umpire’s judgement would have been reached had the interference not occurred. - RULE 8, Section 2 Paragraph 0, Effect