Softball 1
How many innings is a regulation softball game?
7
How many players are there in the field in fast pitch?
9
What is the mercy rule in softball?
How many umpires are there in a game of fast pitch?
2
A batter is out after how many strikes?
3
What does a K stand for?
Strike out
A backwards K means the person struck out by not swinging at the last pitch.
What color are softballs?
Yellow or white.
What does hitting a double mean?
The batter got to 2nd base on their hit.
Name the three types of Bunts.
bunt, slap bunt, and a sacrifice bunt.
If a hit ball lands in the outfield in fair territory, and bounces foul, the ball is ______ ?
Fair.
Which player throws the ball over the home plate to the batter?
Pitcher
The pitcher throws the ball underarm over the home plate to the batter. They attempt to pitch a maximum of 7 balls, to the batter, with a combination of strikes and balls, allowing a pitcher 4 balls, 3 strikes (this count excludes fouls).
After how many balls does a batter walk to 1st base?
4
A batter can have a combination of 4 balls and 3 strikes pitched to them, but when the batter gets 4 balls, they automatically walk to 1st base. A ball is considered to be above the underarm, and below the knee. The area in between is the strike zone.
What is position number 8?
Centerfield
What happens if the runner gets "hit" by the ball while running the bases?
They are out
When is a foul ball not a strike?
If it is the 3rd strike
Who helps the pitcher decide what to pitch (makes the calls)?
Catcher
What is the position between 3rd and 2nd base?
shortstop
What does a backwards K mean in a score book?
Strick without swinging
What word is used when 3 players are batted or run out in one pitched ball?
Triple-play
3 players to get out, eg. 1. The batter hits a flyball, and its caught, 2. A runner attempts to run to second base, the ball is caught and the player tagged out,3. A runner attempts to run to home plate to score a run, the catcher catches the ball and tags the runner before touching home plate. Three Out = Triple Play!
What is the orange bag for on first base?
To avoid running into the first baseman.
When can you take a lead off base?
When the pitcher releases the ball
Since the running distance is shorter than in baseball, you have to wait till the pitcher releases.
What position is 7 on the softball field?
Left field
What is the name of the softball area that the game is played on?
Diamond
A softball diamond consists of home plate, a 1st base, 2nd base, and a 3rd base.
HP or HBP or stands for?
Hit by pitch
What is position 9 called?
Right Fielder.