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What is one of the responsibilities of the Plate Umpire?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Plate Umpire?
- Call all balls and strikes
- Determine whether a batter bunts a ball
- Assist the Base Umpire in enforcing rules
- Make decisions about the fitness of the playing field (correct)
In a situation where only one Umpire is assigned, what is their jurisdiction according to the Rules?
In a situation where only one Umpire is assigned, what is their jurisdiction according to the Rules?
- Extends to all matters under the Rules (correct)
- Limited to calling balls and strikes
- Can never declare a game forfeited
- Only responsible for base decisions
When can the Plate Umpire assume all duties in a game?
When can the Plate Umpire assume all duties in a game?
- If there are no protests during the game
- When the game is forfeited
- When assigned as a single Umpire (correct)
- Only if the Base Umpire is unavailable
What is NOT a responsibility of the Base Umpire?
What is NOT a responsibility of the Base Umpire?
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Which Umpire position has the authority to decide when a game is forfeited?
Which Umpire position has the authority to decide when a game is forfeited?
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What responsibilities does the Plate Umpire have regarding play decisions hit by balls?
What responsibilities does the Plate Umpire have regarding play decisions hit by balls?
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Which Umpire determines whether a batted ball touches the batter's clothing?
Which Umpire determines whether a batted ball touches the batter's clothing?
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When will a Base Umpire take positions on the playing field according to the rules?
When will a Base Umpire take positions on the playing field according to the rules?
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What does a Single Umpire's jurisdiction extend to when assigned?
What does a Single Umpire's jurisdiction extend to when assigned?
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What is one of the responsibilities of a Base Umpire according to the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of a Base Umpire according to the text?
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