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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?
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?
3. The runner rounds second and stops. As he returns to the bag, the shortstop fakes a tag. What is the infraction and award?
4. Runners on first. The left-handed pitcher in the stretch, and without moving his feet throws to first. This is legal?
5. If a player catches a fly ball and then jumps over the fence in fair territory, is it a home run?
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?
7. The batter swings and tips the ball, it hits the catcher's mitt, his mask and ricochets back to the pitcher who catches it in the air. What's the call?
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?
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?
10. The only time a runner can jump over or hurdle a fielder, is when the fielder is lying on the ground?
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