Softball Basics
When can you lead off the base?
When the ball leaves the pitchers hand.
what does WPF stand for?
Women's Professional fast pitch
what was the first ever glove made out of?
A rolled up boxing glove
how many balls and strikes do you need for it to be a full count?
3 balls and 2 strikes
when was the first jeopardy game played?
march 30, 1964
what does K stand of in softball?
strike
who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game?
Monica Abbott
true or false: softball is the first sport officially made by the United States
True
what is it called when the ball gets caught in the outfield and the runner runs?
A tag-up
who the the first person to run jeopardy game?
Art Fleming
How many players are on the field at once?
9 players
what was the most runs scored in a professional game?
35 runs
when the catcher drops the third strike can you run to first?
Yes you can the catcher has to tag you or throw to first to get you out
true or false: on the third strike when the batter is trying to bunt they are not out.
False the batter would be out
who was the president during the first jeopardy game?
Lyndon B. Johnson
when the catcher throws down to second who covers the base?
The shortstop and the second baseman covers behind
who is the pitcher to throw the fastest pitch?
Karlyn Pickens
When was softball invented?
1887
if there is a runner on second base and they hit a grounder to the short spot what would they do?
They should throw the ball to the third baseman to get the lead runner
What is the most popular sport in the world?
football or (soccer)
Where does the infield go on a bunt?
The third base man and first baseman crash in and it is easier to get the bunt.
when was softball added to the Olympics?
1996
Who has the highest career batting average?
Natasha Watley
if the batter bunts and it goes foul and stays foul what would happen to the batter?
The batter would be out
what percentage of people play sports in the world?
32%