Rules
How many balls create a walk?
4
Which position typically stands the farthest from the plate?
Center field
With no runners on base, where should the infield throw the ball if they field it?
First base
How far is it from home to first base?
60 feet
What position was Coach J's primary position?
Pitcher
You are a runner on first base and the batter hits a pop fly. If it gets caught, what can't you do?
Run to second
True or false: the person playing second base should always stand right on the base.
False
Which position is considered the leader of the outfield?
Center field
What does a count of 3-1 mean?
3 balls, 1 strike
Which high school did Coach J play for?
Mt. Ararat
How many innings are in a traditional MPA softball game?
7
If a runner is trying to steal second base, which position usually catches the throw from the catcher to try to tag the runner out?
Shortstop
If there are runners on first and second, which bases are your options for getting an out if the batter hits a single?
Third, second, and first
If the count is 2-1 and the batter hits a foul ball, what is the new count?
2-2
What was Coach J's secondary position?
First base
How far away from the baseline is considered out when you are a runner?
3 feet
Which position is number 7?
Left field
Who is usually the cut off person for a throw to home from left field? (There are two right answers)
Third base or short stop
If a left-handed batter swings ahead of the pitch, which part of the outfield will the ball go to?
Right field
Which team are we playing on Coach J's birthday?
What two situations are you out if you foul on the third strike?
Someone catches the foul (foul tip, foul pop up) or a bunt foul
If someone gets subbed out of the game, how many times can they be subbed back in? Assume we are not talking about DP/Flex.
One time
If the pitcher throws a pitch that goes behind the catcher and there is a runner on third, what should the pitcher do?
If the batting lineup is numbered 1-9, which number is usually called the clean up batter?
4
In sophomore year, Coach J got injured right before softball started. What was the injury?
Sprained ankle