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100

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

short stop

100

When the ball is hit to centerfield, which position is the cut off for the outfielder's throw?

short stop (or second)

100
What body part do you lead in with when batting
hips
100
What does the acronym RBI stand for?
Runs Batted In
100

This average is calculated by dividing total hits by total at bats

batting average

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

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. (good question, what is the infield fly rule?)

200
True or Falso-when base running in softball, the runner CANNOT leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand?
TRUE
200

What is the "Hit by Pitch" rule?

In high school softball, this rule allows a batter to advance to first base if they are hit by a pitch, as long as they do not make an attempt to avoid it.

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 deep hit, which position is her cut off?

Short stop 

300

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

False

300
For any runner on a base when there is only ONE OUT, when a ball is hit pop fly, what should the runner do?
Only leave the base a third, no more than half way, watch that the fly is caught or dropped and either run back to their original base or advance to the next base.
300

What does it mean to leave a base early? 

If a base runner leaves a base before the pitcher releases the ball, she has left early and may be called out by the umpire. 

400
This position usually plays the deepest of all infield positions
SHORTSTOP
400

Where is your first step when making a move in the outfield? 

First step is always back. 

400

When there is a fast pitcher, what can a batter do to allow time for more time to watch the ball in order to hit it.

Move as far back in the batters box without going out of the box. 

Same with slower pitchers, you can move up in the box. 

400
How many players can be on the field in a game?
9
400

How many innings are there in softball? 

7 innings; top and bottom 

500
Which infield position has the farthest throwing distance to reach first and make an out?
THIRD base
500

When deciding where to make a play, what is the "rule of thumb" for an outfielder?

Two bases ahead of the runner. 

500

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

RUN to first! You are not automatically out if the catcher drops the 3rd strike. 

500

What is an umpire? How many umpires are there typically? What does an umpire do? 

An umpire is the referee in baseball & softball; often times called an "ump" or "blue" 

There are usually 2 umpires; a field ump and a plate ump. 

500

What is the name of the attitude that encourages playing fair and respecting your opponents, even in the most heated of situations? 

Sportsmanship