BBIQ: Advanced Rules Quiz 
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Q1. A runner leads off of third base, with both feet on the foul line & less than 2 outs. The batter hits a line drive down the line which strikes the runner in the foot. What is the ruling? *
1 point
Q2. Assuming the same situation as question number 1, what happens to the batter who hit the ball?
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2 points
Q3. There is a runner at 1st base, less than 2 outs. The batter hits an easy double play grounder to the 2nd Baseman. The runner, in an attempt to break up the double play, makes intentional contact with the ball before it reaches the fielder. What is the ruling? *
1 point
Q4.  There are runners on 1st and 2nd. 2 Outs. The pitch is delivered and the batter swings. During the swing, the bat makes slight contact with the catcher’s glove. Despite the contact the batter manages to rope a double into the gap, scoring 2 runs. What is the most likely outcome of this play? *
2 points
Q5. There is a runner on 1st. 0 Outs. As the pitch is delivered, the runner attempts to steal 2nd base. While the catcher starts to throw the ball down to 2nd, his throwing hand makes contact with the umpire. Despite the contact, the catcher delivers a great throw and the runner is tagged out. What is the outcome of this play? 
2 points
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Q6.  With a runner on 1st & 1 out, the batter hits a soft ground ball to the 2nd Baseman. The pace of the ball forces the fielder to field the ball directly in the base path between the runner and 2nd base. The runner, ball, and fielder all arrive at the same point, at the same time, resulting in a collision between fielder and runner. What is the ruling?
1 point
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Q7.  With a runner on 1st & 2nd, 1 out, the batter hits a ground ball directly at the shortstop. The runner runs in front of the shortstop & stops - intentionally blocking his sight, but not interfering with his fielding position. The ball passes between the runner’s legs - without hitting him. The shortstop boots the ball and claims interference, what is the call?
2 points
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Q8. There is a runner on 1st base. 1 Out. The batter hits a towering pop-up to the 2nd baseman, who camps under it. The batter, disgusted with his swing, doesn't run down to 1st. The 2nd baseman realizes this, catches the ball then, purposefully drops it. After which he picks up the ball and throws to 2nd for an easy inning-ending double play. What is the ruling?
2 points
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Q9. There is a runner on 1st. 0 Outs. On the pitch, the runner attempts to steal 2nd. The batter swings and hits a weak ground ball to the 2nd baseman - who charges and attempts to field the ball in front of the runner. The 2nd baseman misses the ball completely and it goes right between his legs - & then hits the runner in the foot. What is the ruling?
2 points
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Q10. There are no runners on and 0 outs. The batter is down 0-2 in the count. The pitcher throws a high strike that the batter and catcher both completely wiff at. The ball strikes the umpire in the chest, pops into the air and is caught by the catcher - without ever touching the ground. The umpire calls strike 3 and the defense begins to run off the field - meanwhile the runner sprints to 1st and claims he is safe. Who is right? 

2 points
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Q11. The bases are loaded with 1 out. The batter hits a sky-high pop up right in front of the mound. Immediately, the umpire calls for an Infield Fly. The pitcher camps underneath the ball but is unable to make the catch. As the ball hits the ground the runner on 3rd takes off for home. The pitcher calmly picks up the ball and flips the ball to the catcher who steps on home plate moments before the runner touches the plate. The fielders claim a double play, the runner claims he is safe since he was never tagged. Who is right?  *
0 points
Q12. There are runners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out. The field umpire is positioned behind the pitcher but in front of the Shortstop (normal position). The batter rips a low ground ball up the middle and it skims off the umpire's foot, ricocheting right to the SS who calmly fields the ball and turns a double play. What is the correct ruling?
3 points
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