by alex
Step onto the field and into the shoes of an umpire with this engaging quiz. Umpires are the unsung heroes of sports, making split-second decisions that can change the course of a game. Whether you’re a seasoned sports enthusiast or just curious about the rules, this quiz will put your umpiring knowledge to the test. Good luck and may your calls always be fair!
Umpire Quiz Questions Overview
1. In baseball, how many strikes result in a batter being out?
Two
Three
Four
Five
2. What is the primary role of an umpire in cricket?
To coach the players
To make decisions on the field
To score the runs
To manage the team
3. In tennis, what does the umpire call when the score is 40-40?
Deuce
Advantage
Break point
Match point
4. Which sport uses the term ‘umpire’ to refer to the official who enforces the rules?
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
Rugby
5. In American football, who has the authority to review plays using instant replay?
The head coach
The players
The umpire
The referee
6. What is the signal for a ‘no ball’ in cricket?
Raising one arm horizontally
Raising both arms above the head
Pointing to the boundary
Waving both arms
7. In which sport does the umpire call ‘Let’?
Tennis
Cricket
Baseball
Soccer
8. What is the role of a third umpire in cricket?
To coach the team
To make decisions using video replays
To keep score
To manage the crowd
9. In baseball, what does the umpire signal for a ‘home run’?
Raising both arms above the head
Pointing to the outfield
Waving a flag
Clapping hands
10. In which sport does the umpire use a whistle to signal the start of play?
Tennis
Cricket
Baseball
Soccer
