Infield/Outfield
If there is a runner on 1st base, and the ball is hit to the catcher, who covers 2nd base in case the catcher throws it to 2nd?
Shortstop
What does the acronym RBI stand for?
Runs Batted In
With the count 3-0, what would be the most likely occurrence that the batter should do?
Take a Pitch
How many defensive players can be on the field at a time?
9
This outfield position backs up 1st base for a potential overthrow
Right Field
The term full count refers to what kind of count?
3 Balls and 2 Strikes
You are on base with 2 outs, Your teammate hits the ball in the air. What do you do as the runner?
Run as soon as the batter makes contact
A batter is out after a third strike. But what is the specific condition under which the batter can still attempt to run to first base on a third strike?
Drop Third Strike (catcher drops it)
If the 1st baseman has to field the ball, which position more often than not, would cover 1st base?
2nd base
What is a bunt?
offensive play where the batter intentionally taps a pitched ball into the infield with the bat instead of swinging at it
After hitting a fly ball, a runner on a base must wait for a defensive player to catch it before advancing to the next base. What is this called?
Tagging Up
If you are running from 2nd to 3rd base and the ball that was just hit, hits you in your leg, what
if anything happens to you?
You are Out. You must avoid the hit ball.
If the left fielder has to field a deep hit, who is her cut off person to home?
A softball game is typically divided into seven of these, with each team getting a turn to bat.
Inning
You're a runner on 3rd base, with less than 2 outs, and your teammate hits a shallow fly ball to
right field. You should:
immediately get back to base to tag up when the ball is caught
What is it called when a pitch gets past a catcher, and a runner advances bases?
Steal/Stealing Bases
This position typically plays the deepest of all infield positions?
Shortstop
A batting team gets three of these before its turn to bat is over.
Outs
After hitting the ball, a player is allowed to overrun this base without the risk of being tagged out. What base is it?
First Base
What is it called when a fielder catches a batted ball in the air before it hits the ground?
Pop up/fly ball