Infield
Outfield
Batting/Base Running
Softball Basics
Advanced and Challenged
100
If the ball is hit and the first baseman comes up to field it, who covers 1st?
2nd base
100
This position backs up 3rd base
left field
100

How many steals do we have per inning?

Two

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 3rd base to make the out when the 3rd baseman fields the ball?
short stop
200

This position backs up first base in the event of a shallow over throw

the right fielder

200
What bases can you overrun?

First and home

200
True or False-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 hits an infield popup what do the runners do?

Freeze!

300

When the ball is hit to third base, who covers 2nd?

2nd baseman

300

If the ball is hit to right/left center or left field, where do they throw the ball? 

2nd 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! You put your head down and run as fast as you can to the base

300

Create a model of the field and name all the positions 

See drawing

300

There are runners are 1st and 3rd. The ball is hit, and the runner on 3rd goes home. Do you touch the base or tag for the out?

You must tag, it it not a force

400
This position plays between 2nd and 3rd base
SHORTSTOP
400

This position backs up the throwdown to 2nd base

Center field (right or left)

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?

10
400

There is a runner on second, and the ball is hit to third base. The runner is running to third base. If you touch the base, are they out?

No, you have to tag the runner.

500
Which infield position has the farthest throwing distance to reach first and make an out?
THIRD base
500
If the outfield has to make a play at home they have to throw to a _________________ who then throws it home
What is a cutoff
500

When you hit the ball, what should you do? Run, even though it might be foul, or watch the ball?

RUN!

500
The distance between each base
What is 60 feet
500
How many strikes and balls are a full count
What is 2 strikes and 3 balls
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