Infield
Outfield
Batting/Base Running
Softball Basics
Final Jeopardy
100

If there is a runner on 1st base and the ball is hit to the catcher, who covers 2nd base on a double play?

short stop

100

When the ball is hit to right-center field, which position is the cut off for the outfielder's throw?

second base

100

What body part do you lead in with when batting

hips

100

What does the acronym RBI stand for?

Runs Batted In

200
Who covers first base to make the out when the first baseman fields the ball?
second baseman
200

This position backs up first base in the event of a shallow over throw

the Right Fielder

200

With less then 2 outs, when bases are loaded and the batter hits a pop fly in the infield, what happens?

infield fly rule applies and the batter is automatically out

200

True or Falso-when base running in softball, the runner CANNOT leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand?

TRUE

300
On the throw back from the catcher, which positions primarily back up the pitcher, if the ball is overthrown?
2nd base and short stop
300

If the left fielder fields a ball right down the line and there is a play to be made at home, which position is her cut off?

Third Base

300

TRUE OR FALSE: When stealing a base the runner should ALWAYS watch the ball, instead of focusing on the base they are stealing.

FALSE!!! and if you do this, Coach will make you run laps for an entire practice. DON"T WATCH THE BALL!!! run!!!!

300

With less then 2 outs and a fly ball to the outfield, how far should a runner be off of 3rd base?

They should be looking to tag, they should have a foot on the base ready to go home.  

300

In a 1st and 3rd situation (runners on 1st and 3rd) and there is 1 OUT, ball is hit to the pitcher. What does the pitcher do?

Lets talk. 

400

This position should call for an infield fly ball that is wold land right behind the circle.

SHORTSTOP

400

If the winning run is on 3rd base, with less than 2 outs, what depth should the outfield be at?

Shallow enough to be able to throw out the runner going home.  

400

In practice, where should you place a tee if you are focusing on hitting outside pitches? 

The back outside corner of the plate.  

400

Bases are loaded with less then 2 outs.  There is a pop up on the infield right at the pitcher.  The ump has already called for the infield fly rule, the pitcher drops the ball.  What should the runners do? 

Stay put the batter is already out.  

500

With a runner on first, which infield position should cover 3rd base if there is a bunt to the 3rd baseman?

Pitcher 

500

You should always run with your glove extended out.

NO!!!!!!!! 

500

When a batter swings and misses the 3rd strike and the catcher drops the ball, what should the batter do?

RUN, since they are not automatically out, unless first base is occupied.

500

True or FALSE

Tagging up means that I have to go back to the base and touch it then I am free to move to the next base.

False....you cannot advance base before the ball is caught.