My state threw 5 of the questions out. 1 of the questions was, quite simply, a train wreck, but the other four tested what I consider to be important concepts, such as:
-- F1 can legally throw to F6 in position on a pickoff play to second
-- The proper award for obstruction on a pickoff play at first where F3 obstructs is second base
-- A pitcher can legally turn his shoulders in the set position prior to coming set
-- I can't think of the fourth one
We've dumbed down the process of teaching and requiring people to know things so much that the process of taking the test is relatively worthless for experienced umpires, IMO.
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