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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 10:53am
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2010 ASA Exam

I guess ASA hasnt posted it yet, not sure why. If you are interested in the 2010 Exam you can download it here:

http://www.umpassigner.com/downloads...UmpireExam.pdf

I'll change the link to ASA once they post the exam.
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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 05:33pm
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wade,

are you going to post a link to the answers for us?

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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 05:46pm
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Haha!

They'll be floating around soon enough anyway I'm sure....
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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 05:04pm
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wade - Thanks for posting that.
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 12:13pm
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Is it appropriate to ask for an opinion on a question on the exam? If so, here is the question.

35. B1 has an altered bat that is detected by the plate umpire before B1 enters the batter's box. What is the ruling?


a) B1 is called out.
b) B1 is disqualified.
c) B1 is ejected.
d) The bat is removed from the game as a preventative measure. No other penalty.

Reference 2010 ASA Umpire Manual, Rule 7-6-B.

I think both a and c are correct answers to the question. Rule 7-6 says the batter is out. The effect on 7-6-B says the batter shall be ejected from the game, and if in a tournament, shall be ejected for the remainder of the tournament.

I think what they are looking for is c since it is defined in rule 7-6-B. This may cause some umpires to miss the question.

Let the fun begin!!!!
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 12:25pm
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Is it appropriate to ask for an opinion on a question on the exam? If so, here is the question.

35. B1 has an altered bat that is detected by the plate umpire before B1 enters the batter's box. What is the ruling?


a) B1 is called out.
b) B1 is disqualified.
c) B1 is ejected.
d) The bat is removed from the game as a preventative measure. No other penalty.

Reference 2010 ASA Umpire Manual, Rule 7-6-B.

I think both a and c are correct answers to the question. Rule 7-6 says the batter is out. The effect on 7-6-B says the batter shall be ejected from the game, and if in a tournament, shall be ejected for the remainder of the tournament.

I think what they are looking for is c since it is defined in rule 7-6-B. This may cause some umpires to miss the question.

Let the fun begin!!!!
That is the rule, but you need to re-read it. The key is in the first 7 words of that particular section.

I'm not giving the answer, per se. You've already found it and announced it. It's up to you to come up with the correct interpretation.
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 02:52pm
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Now...no one else ruin this teaching moment....please!
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 05:07pm
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I gave everybody else a chance to chime in. What is your opinion on this part of the rule?

"or is discovered using an altered or non-approved bat"

Does "discovered using" also cover before you enter the better's box?

What say you?
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 06:37pm
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I gave everybody else a chance to chime in. What is your opinion on this part of the rule?

"or is discovered using an altered or non-approved bat"

Does "discovered using" also cover before you enter the better's box?

What say you?
Ding! Ding! Ding! There's your answer.

Since the batter hasn't stepped into the box yet, they haven't violated any rules that would subject them to an out, disqualification or ejection.

So that leaves us with...?
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Old Fri Jan 22, 2010, 07:22pm
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The 2010 ASA Exam is now posted on the ASA site.
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Old Sun Jan 24, 2010, 08:31pm
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Anyone have a problem with this question?

46. If a pitcher has started the pitch and the batter holds up a hand requesting “time” the umpire should:
a) Grant time and call a “no pitch.”
b) Grant time and call the pitch a “ball” or “strike” depending on the location of the pitch.
c) Grant time, come around the catcher and clean off home plate to allow the batter time to get re-set.
d) Not grant time and allow the batter to swing and take the result of that swing.


Given the choices above, the only logical reply can be "d", because it's the only choice that includes "not grant time".

However, I believe someone missed the word "Not" and it should be the start of reply "b". That would be the proper answer. Ref.: Umpire Manual, Chapter 5, E. General Responsibilities Both Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch; Time Out - Suspension of Play. [This is from my 2009 manual as I haven't received my 2010 yet. I don't recall seeing this documented as a change for 2010.]

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Old Sun Jan 24, 2010, 09:54pm
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46. If a pitcher has started the pitch and the batter holds up a hand requesting “time” the umpire should:
a) Grant time and call a “no pitch.”
b) Grant time and call the pitch a “ball” or “strike” depending on the location of the pitch.
c) Grant time, come around the catcher and clean off home plate to allow the batter time to get re-set.
d) Not grant time and allow the batter to swing and take the result of that swing.

Given the choices above, the only logical reply can be "d", because it's the only choice that includes "not grant time".

However, I believe someone missed the word "Not" and it should be the start of reply "b". That would be the proper answer. Ref.: Umpire Manual, Chapter 5, E. General Responsibilities Both Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch; Time Out - Suspension of Play. [This is from my 2009 manual as I haven't received my 2010 yet. I don't recall seeing this documented as a change for 2010.]

Thanx.
I think you may be correct. However, D is not wrong, just not 100% inclusive.

2009 ASA Umpire Manual, Page 241 (page 243 in 2010) under "Time Out-Suspension of Play" it clearly states that if the pitcher has started the pitch, time out should NOT be called.
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Old Mon Jan 25, 2010, 04:49pm
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However, D is not wrong, just not 100% inclusive.
IOW, a classic test question.
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Old Mon Jan 25, 2010, 05:45pm
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Intent............

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I gave everybody else a chance to chime in. What is your opinion on this part of the rule?

"or is discovered using an altered or non-approved bat"

Does "discovered using" also cover before you enter the better's box?

What say you?
strike4 - The bottom line here is "intent." What does the batter "intend" to do with the bat? - USE IT. That's good enough for me.
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Old Mon Jan 25, 2010, 07:49pm
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strike4 - The bottom line here is "intent." What does the batter "intend" to do with the bat? - USE IT. That's good enough for me.
Yes, he intended to use it, but tell me... What rule did he actually break?
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