Softball 101
What does RBI and and BB mean?
Runs batted in/ Balls on Bases (walk)
What body part starts your swing?
Hips
Bases loaded. Where should the infield be playing?
IN
Who has priority in the outfield?
Center
Why is hitting the cutoff important even if you have a strong arm?
allow for a faster relay
gets the ball in fast
limits bad throws
Less then 2 outs and with a runner on 3nd base... there is a pop up to the outfield. what should the runner do?
Tag and run is called for
When should you look at your coach when running to second
half way,3/4, right after you touch first
3/4
If the runner is on 3nd base and the ball is hit right at the left fielder who is the cut?
Third base
Who is the cut to home when a ball is it at center field?
1st base
There is 1 out, runner on second. A single is hit to center field. The runner rounds third but stops. Where should you throw the ball?
Second base (to prevent the batter from advancing)
limit overthrows
when there is 2 outs
When should you leave the bag to start your lead off?
When you see daylight in the pitchers arm.
If the ball is hit behind first base who's ball is it?
2nd base/ right field
Back
Runner on first, 0 outs. A shallow fly ball is hit to right field. What should you do? (drive-able catch)
Keep the ball in front of you and prevent extra bases
How many outs are in a 7 inning game
21
The batter swings and misses after the 3rd strike, but the catcher drops it. What should the batter do?
Drop 3rd Strike. Run to first
If the ball is hit past the right fielder who is the cut?
Second base
Name 2/3 different times you can back someone/ something up in the outfield
back up bases when there is a pick off (1st and 3rd. back up the fielder catching the ball
What determines whether you go for a double play or just one out?
Speed of runner, speed of ball, and situation
What is the distance between home and first? What is the distance between the mound and home?
60,43
If you are on second base and the ball is hit to the shortstop what should you do?
Take a lead. Wait for the throw and get back to the bag. Wait for the throw and run to third
If there is a runner on first and the batter bunts who should cover 3rd?
Pitcher/catcher/ 3rd base if they don't field the ball
Name 3 ways you can field a ball in the outfield...
do or die
one knee down
catch a pop up
Why should infielders always move on every hit, even if it’s not to them?
To back up bases and never be catch flat footed