Field dimensions
What is the distance between bases in a standard fastpitch game?
60 feet
What is the specific direction a pitcher must throw the ball?
underhand
What are the three main choices a player has when they step up to the plate?
Swing, bunt, or hold
What are the two things softball builds because everyone has a role?
Teamwork and confidence
What is the standard number of innings in a professional or college game?
7
What is the geometric shape the infield is named after?
The diamond
To end a play, the pitcher must have control of the ball in this specific area.
The circle
When is a runner legally allowed to leave their base?
The release of the ball
What is the reason softball is considered a "faster" version of baseball?
It is Fast, Exciting, and Athletic.
What is the color of a softball?
Yellow and red
What is the exact measurement from home plate to second base?
84 feet
What is the term for the rubber plate the pitcher stands on, even though it's flat?
The pitchers plate/rubber
What are two batting techniques that take extra skill and are used more in softball than baseball?
Bunting and slapping
What are the two physical traits softball helps build, besides confidence?
Speed and strength
What is the name of the player who stays behind home plate to catch pitches?
The catcher
What is the number of defensive positions working together on the field?
9
This specific pitch is designed to move upward to trick the batter.
Rise ball
This action can help a runner avoid a tag and stay safe at a base.
Sliding or diving
Because the pitcher is only 43 feet away, players must have this "quick" ability.
A fast reaction time
The "Mercy Rule" occurs when a team is winning by this many runs after 5 innings.
8 runs
When an offensive player collides with a defensive player attempting to field the ball, which rule would call this runner out?
Interferance
What is the number of main pitch types?
7
A batter can get on base through a hit, a walk, or this defensive mishap.
An error
What is one reason softball is "harder" than baseball
The ball is bigger.
What was the year softball made its debut as an Olympic medal sport?
1996