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Softball Trivia
100
When a coach gives their signs what is an indicator?

The sign that comes right before the sign for the play.  For example, if the chin is the indicator and a touch of  the hat is the sign for bunt, you are only bunting when the indicator comes right before the bunt sign. 

100

Who covers first base to make the out when the first baseman fields the ball?

Who is second base

100

If no one is on and the ball is hit to left field, who is the cut off person?

Short Stop

100
What is a sacrifice bunt?

When a player drops down a bunt to move the runner on base ahead, sacrificing themselves for the out. 

100

What is a backwards K?

Strike out looking

200

When there is a very fast pitcher, what can a batter do to allow time to hit the ball?

Move as far back in the batters box without going out of the box

200

Which infield position has the farthest throwing distance to reach first and make an out?

Who is third base
200
Which outfielder should take control when calling for balls?

Centerfield

200

What is a lefty drag bunt?

Left-handed hitter lays down a bunt last minute while in a running position.

200

Where will the 2021 Olympics be held?

Tokoyo

300

When a batter swings and misses the 3rd strike and the catcher drops the ball, what should the batter do?

Run to first-drop third strike is on

300

What play is a 6-4-3?

Double play-ball hit to short stop and throw to second base (covered by second baseman) and then she throws to first base

300

What is the best way for an outfielder to field a hard hit grounder in the outfield?

Get on one knee in order to stop the ball

300

What is the difference between a safety squeeze and a suicide squeeze?

Both have runners at third.  Safety squeeze- runner doesn't go to home until the ball is thrown to first base. Suicide squeeze-player breaks for home no matter what.  Bunter must put the ball in play.

300

Who is the oldest player on the Olympic team?

Cat Osterman
400

When bases are loaded and the batter hits a pop fly in the infield, what happens?

Infield fly rule applies and the batter is automatically out

400

On the throw back from the catcher, which positions primarily back up the pitcher, if the ball is overthrown?

Who is second base and short stop?
400

If there is a runner on first base and the ball is hit into the outfield where is the play?

Third base
400

What is a slash?

When the batter shows bunt and then pulls back to swing-. usually trying to get the infield out of position

400
Name one of the players on the Olympic team that is also currently in college?

Rachel Garcia, Bubba Nickles, Dejah Mulipola

500

You are on third base with no one else on and the are no outs.  The ball is hit to the pitcher, what should you do?

Wait to see if the pitcher throws to first base for the out before breaking for home.  Don't automatically run home.  

500

A player is showing bunt with no runners on base, what is the infield coverage?

Third and first base come in, second covers first base and SS covers second base

500

If the ball is hit into right field and there is a runner on second base with the play at home, who is the cut off?

First base

500

When someone is lefty slapping, where do they usually try to hit the ball?

In the 5/6 hole (between third and short stop)

500

What is the international tie breaker?

When the seven innings or the allotted time has run out and the game is tied, the team that is up to bat will put the player who made the last out in the previous inning at second base  

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