The Answers
Stump the Ump
Directly from the Little League Web Site.
(NCLL has deleted a few situations that do not apply to our league games)

Situation 1: False. Regulation VI (a). With the new Pitch Count Regulation the restriction on the number of pitchers a team can use has been eliminated.

Situation 2: False. Rule 2.00 – Balk. There is no balk in the Little League Majors and below divisions.

Situation 3: False. Rule 2.00 – Foul Tip. By rule the ball must go “sharp and direct from bat to the catcher’s hands”. This would be a rebound and a foul ball.

Situation 4: False. Rule 2.00 – A Strike (e). The old myth that the hands are part of the bat. The batter was swinging so it is called a strike and the ball is dead and the batter is out on strike three.

Situation 5: True. Rule 3.16. The fielder is protected from the fans as long as he/she remains on the playing field while trying to field the ball. However, if the right fielder had reached into the stands and the fans knocked the ball away from him/her it would NOT have been interference.

Situation 6: False. Rule 4.19 (d). The manager has until the umpire(s) leave the field to protest the use of an ineligible pitcher.

Situation 7: False. Rule 6.02(c). The umpire should order the pitcher to pitch and call each pitch a strike. Trust me after the first called strike the batter will set a land speed record getting back into the box.

Situation 8: False. Rule 7.05(c). By rule the batter-runner should have been protected by award to third base on the infraction but advanced to home plate at his/her own peril.

Situation 9: False. Rule 7.05(g). The lead runner should have been awarded home and the batter-runner should have been awarded second base.

Situation 10: True. Rule 7.06(b). In the umpire’s judgment the runner would have acquired third base had there been no obstruction. Good call “Blue”.

Situation 11: False. Rule 7.08(a). The runner should only be called out for “running out of the baseline” when he/she does so to avoid a tag. This is just a case of bad base running, nothing more, northing less.

Situation 12: True. Rule 7.08 (a) (3). The defensive player “has the ball” and “is waiting to make a tag” which requires the runner to slide or attempt to go around the second baseman. And another great call by the umpire.

Situation 13: False. Rule 7.08 (h). The batter-runner did the passing and should be the one called out.

Situation 14: True.  Rule 7.09(i).  The runner on third base should be called out when all play is over for the base coach's assistance or interference.

Situation 15: True. Rule 7.10(b). The batter-runner still has the requirement to touch all bases, in order, while advancing.

Situation 16: False. Rule 7.10 (b). With the defense calling “Time” the ball is dead and nothing can happen when the ball is dead. Refer to rule 5.02 which says “….While the ball is dead, no player may be put out …”

Situation 17: True. Rule 8.06 (d). Anytime a manager/coach comes on my field to talk to the defensive, whether that is the pitcher or any member of the defensive team charge that team with a visit to the pitcher. Then inform the manager/coach the number of visits that have taken place. “That’s one, coach,” or “That’s two, coach.”

Situation 18: False. Rule 9.02 (b). Just the opposite of what the rulebooks say. Rule interpretations are protestable and judgment calls are not protestable.

Situation 19: False. Rule 9.04 (a) (6). Only the plate umpire has the authority to forfeit a game. The forfeit, of course, is the last thing you want to do. Get things under control before you even think about this and then talk to your partner before making that kind of decision.

Situation 20: False. Rule 9.04 (b) (3). All umpires (except the line umpires in a six-umpire crew) have the authority to declare an infield fly. Once one calls it the rest should echo the call.