Softball 101
How many bases are there?
4
How many infield positions are there?
6
How many outfield positions are there?
3
What is the "Strike Zone"?
The space through which the pitch must pass in order to be called a strike.
Where does the pitcher release the ball?
At the hip
How many players are allowed on the field?
9
How do you make a "Tag Out" play?
By tagging the runner with the ball in hand/glove
What is it called when you hit the ball in the air?
Pop Fly
What does the "Count" mean?
How many balls and strikes that batter has
How do you make a "Force Out" play?
By touching your bag/base.
Name all 9 positions in order according to position #
1. Pitcher
2. Catcher
3. 1st Base
4. 2nd Base
5. 3rd Base
6. Short Stop
7. Left field
8. Center Field
9. Right Field
True or False: SS is the cut off for RF when the play is at 2B
False
Center Field is what player on the team?
The fastest player on the field
When is the runner on base allowed to leave the base?
After the ball is released.
2 Outs, 1 Ball, 2 Strikes, Runners on 1 and 3. What's the play? (2 answers)
1) Infield shoots 1, Outfield shoots 2
1) Infield shoots 2, Outfield shoots 2
What does it mean when the coaches say "What's the play?"
They are asking, how many outs, where the infield is throwing and where the outfield is throwing.
If the 3rd baseman is receiving the ball, who is covering 3B?
SS
What is your first step when the ball is it?
Back
What is a Full Count?
The batter has 3 ball and 2 strikes on them. "This is a make it or break it" count. The next pitch will either be a ball- you take a base, or strike- you are out.
Finish the sentence: This is when you are confused about what base to cover
"When all else fails...."
"... follow the ball."
How many innings are there in a softball game?
7 innings
Who covers 2B on a throw down from the catcher?
2nd Baseman
True or False: LF's cut off to 2B is SS
True
What base runners listens to the 3B coach?
2B and 3B
Name the batting line up positions (1-4)
1. Lead Off Runner
2. 2 Spot
3. 3 Hole
4. Cleanup