Peibua Level 2 Exam

PEIBUA LEVEL 2 EXAM 2017

NAME ______

1. The B position for a base umpire is:

(a)inside the diamond, between the mound and second base, near first base.

(b)In foul territory on the first base side, 10-12 feet behind the first baseman

(c)Inside the diamond, between the mound and second base, on the third base side.

2. On a flyball to left field with no runners on, the base umpire should

(a) Watch the flyball to see if it’s caught

(b) Pivot inside and watch to see if the batter/runner touches first base

3. On a groundball to F6 with R2, the base umpire should

(a) immediately move closer to 2B so he can see the play better

(b) face the fielder so he’ll see where the fielder plans to throw the ball

4. On a fly ball to centre field with R1, the base umpire should

(a) watch to see if the ball is caught

(b) watch to see if the batter/runner touches first base

5. On a base hit with no runners on base, the base umpire should

(a) stay where he is

(b) move inside the diamond, watch to see if BR touches first,

6. With no runners on base and a pop-up, the base umpire should

(a) get ready for the next batter

(b) move inside the diamond from A and watch to see if the B/R touches first base

7. R1, base hit. R1 heads to third, where there’s a play. The call at 3rd should be made by

(a) plate umpire

(b) base umpire

8. On a base hit with R1, the base umpire should

(a) try to watch R1 touch 2nd and the B/R touch 1st, and prepare for a play at any base.

(b) stay where he is

9. Base umpire should be in C position

(a) with a runner on 1B

(b) with no runners on base

10. Base umpire should be in B position

(a) with a runner on 1B only

(b) with no runners on base

11. Which is not part of the K.A.T.C.H. system?

(a) Knowledge

(b) Timing

12. With R1 in Mosquito ball, the base umpire should stand

(a) in B, inside the diamond

(b) in B, outside the diamond

13. The ball is still live after which one of the following?

(a) a hit batter

(b) an infield fly

14. Which one of these batted balls is a fair ball?

(a) ground ball in foul territory, hits the 1B coach, then bounces fair before the bag and is picked up by F3 in fair territory

b) batted ball bounces foul, hits a batting helmet on the ground, bounces back fair and settles in fair

15. A proper “foul” signal is

(a) Both hands straight up in the air, slightly higher than shoulder height, palms facing out, as in a “stop” sign

(b) arms straight out to the side, palms down

16. Which is not part of an umpire’s uniform?

(a) black hat

(b) grey pants

17. On an appeal of a missed base, the ball must be live

(a) true

(b) false

18. On an appeal of a runner tagging up and leaving a base too early, the ball must be live

(a) true

(b) false

19. Which of the following is not an infield fly situation?

(a) runners on 1st and 3rd, one out, popup hit to second baseman?

(b) runners on 1st and 2nd, one out, popup hit to second baseman?

20. R1, groundball hit to F6. He throws the ball into the stands. Place the runners.

(a) R1 goes to 3rd and BR goes to 2nd

(b) R1 goes to 3rd and BR goes to 1st

21. Base umpire has a very close out call at 1st base. He should

(a) make a very emphatic out call with a loud vocal “HE’S OUT!”

(b) make an ordinary out signal, no voice

22. R1 is stealing. With a 2 balls, 0 strike count, the batter swings and foul tips the pitch right into F2’s glove. This means:

(a) the ball is still live and R1 can steal 2nd

(b) the foul tip makes the ball dead. R1 has to return to 1st.

23. The umpire must hold a plate meeting before

(a) every game

(b) tournament games only

24. When a pitch hits the batter, the ball is dead

(a) in all cases

(b) only if the batter tried to get out of the way of the pitch

25. The base umpire may not do which one of the following?

(a) call time

(b) put the ball back in play

26. In a tournament Bantam game, Team A only has 8 players, but the coach says they’re prepared to play with just 8. The umpire should

(a) say OK and start the game

(b) tell the coach he must always have at least 9 players

27. Which of the following should NOT be discussed at the plate meeting?

(a) lineups

(b) a puzzling play from one of the teams’ last game

28. When he’s in position to call balls and strikes, the plate umpire’s chin should be

(a) about the same level as the catcher’s shoulder

(b) completely hidden behind the catcher’s head

29. Time has been called. The only way to make the ball live again is:

(a) whenever either umpire is ready

(b) the players are ready, the pitcher has the ball on the rubber and PU says “PLAY!”

30. There is a runner on first. The base umpire should be in which position?

(a) A position

(b) B position

31. R1, R2, no out. Both umpires should

(a) signal each other that there’s a potential infield fly

(b) do nothing. Giving signals confuses the players

32. In a PeeWee game with R1, a 2-2 count and two out, the batter swings and misses for strike three. However, the catcher drops the pitch. Which of the following is true?

(a) The batter is out and the inning is over

(b) The batter may run to first base

33. With R1 and the base umpire in B, there is a groundball to F6, who throws the ball to 1st base. It is more important for the base umpire to:

(a) be as close to 1st base as possible

(b) be at the best possible angle to see the play. In other words, angle is more important than being close.

34. The pitcher throws a pitch that bounces in front of home plate, but the batter swings and gets a double anyway. Which of the following is correct?

(a) The play stands

(b) The hit does not count and the batter returns to the plate

35. R1. Pitcher comes set but does not pause. He pitches and the pitch is called a ball. What should PU do?

(a) Call a balk, then time, then advance R1 to 2nd base

(b) Ignore the balk since the pitcher pitched