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Who invented the game of softball?

James Naismith

Abner Doubleday

George Hancock

William Morgan

George Hancock

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When were the first rules of softball written?

1885

1889

1893

1900

1889 

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What does the pitcher do?

Throws the ball to the batter

Guards first base

Catches fly balls Calls outs

Throws the ball to the batter

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What does offense mean in softball?

The team in the field

The team that is batting

The team that is pitching

The umpire's decision

The team that is batting

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What year was softball invented?

1885

1887

1890

1901

1887

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What organization was created in 1933 to standardize softball rules?

NCAA

ASA

MLB

WSA

ASA (Amateur Softball Association)

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The player behind the home plate is called?

Catcher

Umpire

Batter

Shortstop

Catcher

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A pop fly is

A ball that rolls slowly on the ground

A ball hit into the air

A ball that bounces once

A wild pitch

A ball hit into the air

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Where was softball first played?

Chicago

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When did women's softball become an Olympic sport?

1996

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What does the shortstop do?

Guards the area between second and third

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What does tagging up mean?

Staying on base until a pop fly is caught before running

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What object was first used as a softball?

Boxing Glove

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How many strikes does it take for a batter to be out?

3

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What position covers the left side of the outfield?

Left fielder

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What is a force out?

When a fielder tags a base before a forced runner gets there

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What was softball first originally called?

Indoor baseball

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In Palomar softball rules, how many pitches does a batter get to hit the ball fair?

3

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In slow pitch softball, what is a rover or rovers?

Extra outfielders playing between others

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What is a free runner?

A runner who doesn't have to advance to the next base