Pitching
What is our fastball grip called
"c" grip
Where does your bare hand go when catching the pitch?
Behind my back
A quick meeting between the pitcher, catcher, and coach
Mound visit
When we are throwing the ball to make a force out where to we aim?
At the chest
What size is 8/10u ball? 12u and up?
11 inch; 12 inch
What is the white part (where we stride out to) of our pitching mat called?
Power line
The technique used to prevent a ball from getting past the catcher.
Blocking
Where does the pitcher go on a wild pitch/pass ball when there is a runner on 3rd?
What do you do as a baserunner when there is a line drive.
Freeze
What does a backwards "K" mean?
Strikeout looking
If the batter is standing close to the plate where do I want to throw the pitch?
Inside
This term describes when a catcher subtly moves their glove to make a pitch look more like a strike
Framing
Who takes charge on a pop up in between catcher and pitcher?
This type of pitch is thrown to trick the batter.
BONUS: When is the best time to throw this?
Change Up; With 2 strikes
How fast is the fastest recorded pitch?
77mph
In 10u, how far is the pitching rubber from the plate? BONUS: 12u?
3x points: 14u?
35 feet; 40 feet; 43 feet
What is it called when a batters bat hits the catchers glove during her swing?
BONUS: What happens to the hitter?
Catchers interference; they get 1st base
What should a catcher do when your pitcher has thrown too many balls in a row?
Call time and hype her up!
How do we run when going for a pop up?
With gove tucked
Will accept: drop step
What does ITB mean?
International Tie Breaker
You have 2 strikes and 0 balls, where do you want to throw the pitch?
Outside of the strike zone
The catcher’s stance when there are runners on base is called this.
Secondary stance
If you know the runner is stealing 2nd, where do we want the pitch thrown?
High
Finish this phrase.. "Ball in the air _______"
Back to the bag
Where was softball invented? BONUS: what year?
Chicago, Illinois; 1887