Infield
Outfield
Batting/Base Running
Softball Basics
Advanced and Challenged
100
If there is a runner on 1st base and the ball is hit to the catcher, who covers 2nd base on a double play?
short stop
100
When the ball is hit to centerfield, which position is the cut off for the outfielder's throw?
second base
100
What body part do you lead in with when batting
hips
100
What does the acronym RBI stand for?
Runs Batted In
100
This average is calculated by dividing total hits by total at bats
batting average
200
Who covers first base to make the out when the first baseman fields the ball?
second baseman
200
This position backs up first base in the event of a shallow over throw
the Right Fielder
200
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
200
True or Falso-when base running in softball, the runner CANNOT leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand?
TRUE
200
When bases are loaded and the batter
300
On the throw back from the catcher, which positions primarily back up the pitcher, if the ball is overthrown?
2nd base and short stop
300
If the left fielder fields a deep hit, which position is her cut off?
Third Base
300
TRUE OR FALSE: When stealing a base the runner should ALWAYS watch the ball, instead of focusing on the base they are stealing.
FALSE!!! and if you do this, Coach Trish will make you run laps for an entire practice. DON"T WATCH THE BALL!!! run!!!!
300
For any runner on a base when there is only ONE OUT, when a ball is hit pop fly, what should the runner do?
Only leave the base a third, no more than half way, watch that the fly is caught or dropped and either run back to their original base or advance to the next base.
300
In a 1st and 3rd situation (runners on 1st and 3rd) and there is 1 OUT, ball is hit to the pitcher. What does the pitcher do?
Quickly turn and get the forced runner out at second. 2nd baseman needs to come off the bag to hold runner at 3rd from going home
400
This position usually plays the deepest of all infield positions
SHORTSTOP
400
When there is a very FAST pitcher, what can a batter do to allow time for the ball to drop or even slow down in order to hit it.
Move as far back in the batters box without going out of the box
400
How many players can be on the field in a game?
9
500
Which infield position has the farthest throwing distance to reach first and make an out?
THIRD base
500
When a batter swings and misses the 3rd strike and the catcher drops the ball, what should the batter do?
RUN to first, since they are not automatically out.
500
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