FED High School Baseball Rules

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. A runner is standing on second base when a batted ball hits him. The second baseman is behind the base to field the ball. The runner on second should be called out? True False

2. Runner on first. The pitcher from the set position and in contact with the rubber, turns his shoulders toward first but does not throw. This is a balk? Yes No

3. The runner rounds second and stops. As he returns to the bag, the shortstop fakes a tag. What is the infraction and award? Obstruction--runner gets third base Interference--runner stays at second Obstruction--runner stays at second None--a fielder can fake a tag

4. Runners on first. The left-handed pitcher in the stretch, and without moving his feet throws to first. This is legal? Yes No

5. If a player catches a fly ball and then jumps over the fence in fair territory, is it a home run? Yes No

6. Major League players wear lots of jewelry on the field. What types of jewelry can high school players wear as long as it is taped to their bodies? Medic-Alert bracelets and religious iconography Earrings as long as they are studs only Any necklace Watches

7. The batter swings and tips the ball, it hits the catcher's mitt, his mask and ricochets forward to the pitcher who catches it in the air. What's the call? It is a foul ball, and the ball is dead. It is interference, and the runner is awarded first base. It is a fly ball, and the batter is out. It is a strike, and the ball remains live.

8. The runner is coming home and the catcher is waiting on the throw. The runner brings his forearms up and drives the catcher into ground. This is legal? Yes No

9. Runner rounds third and is headed for home. The catcher is up the third base line waiting for the throw. The runner tries to go around the catcher, but the throw takes the catcher into the runner's path, and they collide. The catcher drops the ball, and the runner touches home plate. What is the call? Interference on the runner. He is out and no run scores He must slide, and since he didn't, he is out Malicious Contact. The runner is out and ejected The runner scores

10. The only time a runner can jump over or hurdle a fielder, is when the fielder is lying on the ground? True False