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1. What are the only two defensive positions allowed/required to use a 'mitt'?
2. Which of these situations describe a situation needed for the possibility of an infield fly?
3. Is a tipped ball directly into the catcher's mitt live or dead?
4. While delivering to the plate with a runner on first, the pitcher throws a wild pitch that becomes lodged in the backstop. How many bases are awarded to the runner?
5. With a runner on second, the batter lifts a fly ball to the left fielder. The runner tags legally and attempts to reach third. The left fielder's throw enters a dead ball area. How many bases is the runner awarded?
6. With nobody on, the batter lines a ball into the left-center gap. While rounding first, the first baseman steps in the batter-runner's way causing the runner to retreat back to first. In the umpires judgement the runner would have made second and awards the runner that base. What baseball term(obstruction or interference) describes this situation?
7. With a runner on first, the batter grounds a ball to the second baseman. While fielding the ball, the runner attempting to advance to second makes contact with the second baseman. The umpire declares the runner out and the play dead. What term(obstruction or interference) describes this situation?
8. With one out and a runner on second, the runner attempts to steal third. The pitcher hits the batter with the ball and a dead ball is declared. The batter is awarded first. What is done with the runner on second?
9. A fielder may use any piece of equipment such as a hat or catcher's mask to legally field a ball.
10. The batter lines a ball back up the middle that bounces off the pitcher's rubber and rolls foul in front of third base without touching a defensive player. Is this ruled a foul ball or fair ball?
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