Batter Up
Runner on 1st, batter hits fly ball to RF. What does the runner do first? If the call is caught? If the ball is missed?
Take a lead and turn to watch the ball. If caught, head back to 1st to tag up. If missed, run to 2nd and look to base coach.
One out, runner on 1st and 2nd. Where is the play if the ball is hit to infield? Or outfield?
Infield: 3rd
Outfield: cut 2 (2nd base)
How many foul balls are you allowed to him in one at bat?
What is the exception?
Unlimited (Its a BATTLE!)
Unless you bunt foul on 2 strikes.
Who backs up throws to 3rd base?
Left field
One out, bases loaded. Where is the play? Why?
Home.
Always try to stop the run but getting the lead runner out.
Runner on 3rd, ground ball to SS. What does the runner do?
Take and lead and watch the ball to see where the ball is thrown. If SS throws to 1st - RUN HOME!
No out, runner on third. What do you do?
Check the runner, throw to 1st.
Fly ball to any player. What must you do?
CALL THE BALL!
Who backs up throws to 1st base?
Right Field
Who are the oldest and youngest players on our team?
Oldest: Alana
Youngest: LeeAnn
What should the batter do on a dropped 3rd strike?
Run to 1st base
One out, runner on 1st, batter squares up for bunt. What should happen on the field? Who covers where?
1st and 3rd come toward home to cover bunt. 2nd covers 1st base, SS covers 3rd base, CF covers 2nd base, RF backs up throw to 1st.
Demonstrate what the typical strike zone is.
Fastpitch softball typically calls strikes from batters arm pits to knees. Some call shoulders to shins.
Catcher throws down to 2nd base. Who covers the bag and who is backing up?
SS covers and 2nd baseman and CF back up the throw.
No outs, runners on 1st and 2nd. Where is the play? Who is backing up?
3rd. LF backs up.
2 outs, runners on 1st and 3rd, fly ball to outfield. What do the runners do when the ball is hit?
Run!
Two outs, runners on 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Where is the play?
Closest base. (BALL FIRST)
What is the distance between bases?
What is the distance between Home to 2nd base?
60ft base path.
84ft 10in from home to 2nd base.
One out, runner on 1st, ball hit to SS who overthrows to 2nd. Who should be backing her up?
CF or RF (both should be moving feet to back up play)
What is something Coach says the most during practice or a game?
Answers may vary.
Batter has two strikes and bunts, it goes foul. What happens?
Batter is out.
One out, runner on 1st, ball hit to 3rd baseman. Where is the play?
Turn 2! Throw to 2nd then to 1st for double play.
What are the first 2 rules when on the softball field?
Have fun and Hustle
Who is the cut off for Left Field?
Short Stop
Two outs, runners on 1st and 2nd. Batter squares up to bunt, bunts to 3rd baseman. What happens?
3rd baseman moves toward home. SS covers 3rd. 3rd baseman fields the bunt, throws runner out at 3rd.