Softball History
Softball is played in two ways; in both styles, the pitcher throws underhand.
What is slow-pitch and Fast-pitch?
In what direction do base runners run the bases?
What is counterclockwise?
A fielder uses this technique to get an advancing runner out by touching them with the ball.
What is a Tag
In a suicide squeeze, the runner on third starts running home as the pitch is thrown, and the batter must do this
What is bunt the ball?
This year marks the founding of Missouri Valley College in Marshall.
What is 1889?
Where was softball first played?
What is Chicago?
This term describes a runner advancing to the next base without the ball being hit.
What is a bunt?
With a runner on third and fewer than two outs, and a big scoring gap, the corners play closer to home plate to prevent a run from scoring, and middles play back.
What is a triangle?
To surprise a hitter, a pitcher may start the at-bat with this pitch to keep them off balance.
What is a change-up?
Originally known as "Old Main," this Victorian-era building was the sole structure on campus for six years.
What is Baity Hall?
What year was softball invented?
What was 1887
This rule violation occurs when a batter-runner runs outside the three-foot lane during the last half of the distance to first base and interferes with a throw.
What is a runner's lane?
To defend a slap hitter, the infielders, especially the corner players, should adjust their positioning by moving in closer.
What is wrist?
This tactic is used by a left-handed slapper who intentionally drops the ball softly just in front of a deep-playing defense
What is a drag bunt or softslap?
This 28,000-square-foot facility, which opened in 2019, houses the Markowitz Center for Strength Training and Wrestling
What is the Fletcher building?
What pitcher has the longest winning streak?
Who is Jennie Finch?
How many seconds does a batter have between pitches?
What is 12 Seconds?
11.2.1 The batter must be within the batter’s box and the catcher within the catcher’s box within 12 seconds after the pitcher receives the ball in preparation to pitch or after the umpire calls, “Play ball.”
In a first-and-third situation, the defense might intentionally throw to second on a steal, baiting the runner on third to attempt this play.
What is a run-down?
When a batter hits a long fly ball, a cutoff player is used to relay the throw from the outfielder to the infield to prevent this from happening
What is an extra base taken by the runner?
This alumnus, known as "Pop," is credited with naming the sports teams the Vikings and coining the phrase "Valley Will Roll".
Who is William Ira Ferguson?
What was the nickname of the 2004 USA Team that competed in the Athens Olympics?
Who is the "Real Dream Team"?
When a batter-runner is on first base and the catcher drops the third strike, the batter is out only if this is not in effect
What is a drop 3rd strike?
When there is a runner on second base and a hit to the outfield, this defensive player can cut the ball to prevent the batter from advancing.
Who is a middle infielder?
On a hit to the outfield, this defensive player is responsible for "lining up" the cutoff person for an accurate throw to the correct base
Who is the player covering the base?
He became the college's first president in 1890, having previously served as a pastor in St. Louis.
Who is Reverend Dr. William H. Black?