The Field & Positions
Question: How many bases are on a baseball or softball diamond, including home plate?
4
What piece of protective gear MUST a batter wear on their head while at the plate and running bases?
helmet
How many strikes does a batter get before they are out?
3
How many outs does a team get during their turn at bat in a single inning?
3
How does a pitch get thrown in regulation softball—overhand or underhand?
underhand
Question: Which player stands in the center of the infield dirt and throws the ball to the catcher?
pitcher
What glove does a catcher wear that has extra padding compared to regular fielder gloves?
catcher's mitt
How many balls must a pitcher throw outside the strike zone for a batter to get a walk?
4
What type of out occurs when a batter hits the ball into the air and a fielder catches it before it touches the ground?
fly out (or pop out)
What should both teams do at the very end of a game to show good sportsmanship?
high-five / shake hands and say "good game"
Question: Which outfield position stands directly behind second base in the deep grass?
center field
What item do fielders wear on their hand to catch the ball safely?
a glove (or mitt)
What is it called when a batter hits the ball over the outfield fence for an automatic run?
home run?
What type of play occurs when a fielder tags a base while holding the ball before a forced runner reaches it?
force out
True or False: A softball is actually larger in size than a standard baseball.
True
Question: Which infield position stands between second base and third base?
shortstop
True or False: You should always drop the bat gently after hitting, never throw it.
True
Which direction do base runners run around the bases—clockwise or counter-clockwise?
counter-clockwise
What is it called when the defense turns two outs in a single play
double play
What line on the field determines whether a hit ball is playable or out of bounds?
the foul line
Question: What shape does the infield make when you connect all four bases?
a diamond (or square)
Name TWO pieces of safety gear worn by the catcher during a game.
face mask, chest protector, or shin guards
What is it called when a runner advances to the next base while the pitcher is throwing to the plate?
stealing a base
f a ball is hit into the air and caught, what must a runner on base do before they can run to the next base?
tag up (touch their original base)
What single word or call does an umpire make when a hit ball lands outside the foul lines in the outfield?
"Foul ball"