Softball
___ are marked by two foul lines. Each line extends from the home plate.
fair territory and foul territory
A ___ is recorded when a batter hits a fair ball over the fence or circles the bases on an inside-the-park hit without being thrown out.
home run
The ___ refers to that portion of the field containing the 4 bases. The infield is made up of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd basemen, and the shortstop, the pitcher, and catcher ("battery") is positioned in the infield
infield
A ___ is any ball hit into foul territory.
Foul ball
___ occurs when an offensive player impedes or confuses a defensive player as she is trying to make a play. This can be physical or verbal.
Interference
Where and when was softball first played outdoors?
Minneapolis in 1895.
A batter receives a ___ when the umpire calls 4 pitches "balls"
base on balls
The ___ extends 3 feet on either side of a direct line between bases.
base path
A ___ occurs in slow-pitch when the batter strikes the ball downward to bounce the ball high in the air intentionally. This is illegal and the batter is ruled out.
chopped ball
An ___ is charged to a fielder who misplays a ball (e.g., dropping a fly ball or throw, or fumbling a ground ball), thus prolonging an at-bat for the batter or the life of a base runner, or permitting a runner to advance one or more bases.
error
How many players are there per team on the field?
10; 11 if using an extra player who bats but doesn't field.
How long is a typical game?
7 innings.
How many outs are there for each team?
3...for a number of outs per inning.
Which team gets to bat first?
The visiting team bats first, in the top half of the inning; the home team bats in the bottom half of the inning.
What are the most common ways to record outs?
Strikeout, force out, tag out, and fly out.
What country is softball most popular in?
Japan
Who is the fastest softball pitcher ever?
Monica Abbott(She Pitched 77mph)
Who was the first female softball player?
Marconi Lyle Alberga
Who is the best softball player in history?
Jennie Finch
How many pro softball teams are they?
5
Is softball harder than baseball?
Yes, it is scientifically proven that softball is harder than baseball.
Is softball an Olympic sport?
Yes
Can you go pro in softball?
Yes
Who is the highest-paid softball player?
Monica Abbott
Do pro softball players get paid?
Yes