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200

This Coach has been to over 25 concerts in her lifetime.

Who is Hallie?

200
This term describes a player's ability to stay focused and in control, even in stressful situations.

What is Composure?

200

There are two outs and a runner on 1. The ball is hit on the ground to the pitcher. The pitcher should throw the ball to...

What is 1st Base?

200

With less than two outs and runners on second and third, the batter hits a ball that strikes the runner from second who is still in fair territory. The shortstop was playing deep. This is the ruling.

What is the runner is out for interference; the batter is awarded first, and the play is dead?

200

This is the distance at U15 softball the pitching rubber is from home plate

What is 40 Ft?

400

This Coach has sat on an Alligator before

Who is Erika?

400

This term used for a player's belief in their ability to succeed even in the face of challeneges.

What is Confidence?

400

There is a runner on second and the ball is hit on the ground to center. The pitcher is standing behind this base. 

What is home?

400

A batter-runner overruns first base and turns left. This determines if she's liable to be tagged out.

What is an attempt or motion to second base?

400

This is the term for a pitch just outside the strike zone meant to lure a swing?
 

What is a waste pitch?

600

Coach Zoe was given this accolade following her freshman softball season at Bethany Lutheran College

What is Rookie of the Year?

600

This is used to describe things and actions that are beyond our control. Example an umpires call.

What is Uncontrollables?

600

There is a runner on 2 less than 2 out and there is a fly ball to left field that gets caught. She throws the ball to...

What is third?

600

Runner on second, batter hits ground ball to short. The runner gets hit while running. This is the call?

What is the runner is out for interference; batter gets first base?

600

What’s the primary purpose of a changeup pitch?
 

What is to disrupt timing by reducing speed?

800

This coach won 3 national softball championships in 3 different countries. 

Who is Rocky?

800

This is the mental strategy where players use positive affirmations to boost their confidence.

What is positive self-talk?

800

The batter has a 2-2 count before the pitch is thrown with a runner on 3 less than 2 out. The pitch is a changeup in the dirt that the batter swings at but the catcher fields cleanly. Where should the catcher throw the ball?

What is tag the runner?

800

A catcher obstructs the batter’s swing but the batter hits a double. This happens.

What is play stands, offense can accept the result or the obstruction?

800

This is the penalty for batting out of order.

What is the batter is out if the defense appeals before the next pitch? (must be after the batter has finished the at bat)

1000

When Rocky played in South Africa he was paid using a precious gemstone often found on rings.

What is diamonds?

1000

This term for a player's ability to learn from their mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth.

What is Grit?

1000

Less than 2 outs and the ball is hit hard (2 hops) to the right fielder who fields it cleanly. There is a runner on 2 & 3. Where should she throw the ball?

What is first base for the out and the Cut?

1000

A runner is on third. The batter hits a fly ball to right field that is caught. The runner tags up early and scores. This is what the defense does to appeal.

What is throw the ball to 3rd and ask the ump?

1000

Can the DP play defense? 

What is yes; the DP can play defense for any player except the Flex without affecting the batting order?

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