Infield/Outfield
Softball Terms
Situations
Softball Rules
100

If there is a runner on 1st base, and the ball is hit to the catcher, who covers 2nd base in case the catcher throws it to 2nd?

Shortstop

100

What does the acronym RBI stand for?

Runs Batted In

100

With the count 3-0, what would be the most likely occurrence that the batter should do?

Take a Pitch

100

How many defensive players can be on the field at a time?

9

200

This outfield position backs up 1st base for a potential overthrow

Right Field

200

The term full count refers to what kind of count?

3 Balls and 2 Strikes

200

You are on base with 2 outs, Your teammate hits the ball in the air. What do you do as the runner?

Run as soon as the batter makes contact

200

A batter is out after a third strike. But what is the specific condition under which the batter can still attempt to run to first base on a third strike?

Drop Third Strike (catcher drops it)

300

If the 1st baseman has to field the ball, which position more often than not, would cover 1st base?

2nd base

300

What is a bunt?

offensive play where the batter intentionally taps a pitched ball into the infield with the bat instead of swinging at it

300

After hitting a fly ball, a runner on a base must wait for a defensive player to catch it before advancing to the next base. What is this called?

Tagging Up

300

If you are running from 2nd to 3rd base and the ball that was just hit, hits you in your leg, what
if anything happens to you?

You are Out. You must avoid the hit ball.

400

If the left fielder has to field a deep hit, who is her cut off person to home?

3rd baseman
400

A softball game is typically divided into seven of these, with each team getting a turn to bat.  

Inning

400

You're a runner on 3rd base, with less than 2 outs, and your teammate hits a shallow fly ball to
right field. You should:

immediately get back to base to tag up when the ball is caught

400

What is it called when a pitch gets past a catcher, and a runner advances bases?

Steal/Stealing Bases

500

This position typically plays the deepest of all infield positions?

Shortstop

500

A batting team gets three of these before its turn to bat is over.

Outs

500

After hitting the ball, a player is allowed to overrun this base without the risk of being tagged out. What base is it?

First Base

500

What is it called when a fielder catches a batted ball in the air before it hits the ground?

Pop up/fly ball

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