Softball Quiz Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where and when was softball first played outdoors?

Minneapolis in 1895.

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?

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Which team gets to bat first?

The visiting team bats first, in the top half of the inning. Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common ways to record outs?

Strikeout, force out, tag out, and fly out. Signup and view all the answers

A batter receives a ___ when the umpire calls 4 pitches 'balls'.

base on balls Signup and view all the answers

The ___ extends 3 feet on either side of a direct line between bases.

base path Signup and view all the answers

A ___ occurs in slow-pitch when the batter strikes the ball downward.

chopped ball Signup and view all the answers

An ___ is charged to a fielder who misplays a ball.

error Signup and view all the answers

___ are marked by two foul lines.

fair territory and foul territory Signup and view all the answers

A ___ is recorded when a batter hits a fair ball over the fence or circulates the bases.

home run Signup and view all the answers

The ___ refers to that portion of the field containing the 4 bases.

infield Signup and view all the answers

A ___ is any ball hit into foul territory.

foul ball Signup and view all the answers

___ occurs when an offensive player impedes or confuses a defensive player.

Interference Signup and view all the answers

A defensive player may be called for ___ if she hinders a batter.

obstruction Signup and view all the answers

The ___ is that portion of fair territory between the infield and the fence.

outfield Signup and view all the answers

A batter is credited with the appropriate number of ___ when his hit is responsible for one or more runners' scoring.

runs batted in (RBIs) Signup and view all the answers

A pitched ball is in a batter's ___ when it is over any part of home plate.

strike zone Signup and view all the answers

How must the pitcher pitch for it to be legal?

The pitcher must come to a complete stop for at least one second while facing the batter and then release the ball within 10 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What order do the players hit in?

Players must hit in the batting order on their lineup card. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules of the batter?

The batter must stand in the batter's box; no part of her feet may be outside the lines. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when someone is in a situation?

A defensive player who possesses the ball touches 1st base before he does. Signup and view all the answers

When must a runner tag up?

A runner must tag up before advancing on a caught fly ball. Signup and view all the answers

What does an umpire do?

Umpires govern the game of softball. Signup and view all the answers

The ___ stands behind the catcher and controls the game.

home plate umpire Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Softball Overview

Softball originated in Minneapolis, 1895.
Standard outdoor play involves 10 players per team; teams can have an 11th player who bats but does not field.

Game Structure

A typical softball game lasts for 7 innings.
Each team has 3 outs per inning.
The visiting team bats first in the top half of each inning; the home team bats last.

Outs and Scoring

Common ways to record outs include strikeouts, force outs, tag outs, and fly outs.
A batter receives a "base on balls" after the umpire calls 4 pitches as balls.
A home run occurs when a batter hits a fair ball over the fence or circles the bases on an inside-the-park hit without being out.

Game Elements

The base path extends 3 feet on either side of a direct line between bases.
A "chopped ball" is an illegal hit in slow-pitch that bounces high in the air.
An "error" is charged to a fielder who misplays a ball, prolonging a batter's at-bat or allowing a runner to advance.

Field and Players

Fair and foul territories are marked by two foul lines extending from home plate.
The infield contains the bases and is made up of the first, second, and third basemen, a shortstop, a pitcher, and a catcher.
The outfield consists of the left fielder, center fielder, right fielder, and in slow-pitch, an additional fielder.

Rules of Play

Interference occurs when an offensive player disrupts a defensive play, either physically or verbally.
Obstruction is when a defensive player hinders a batter or base runner without possession of the ball.
Players must hit in the order specified on their lineup card.
A batter must remain within the batter's box; stepping outside can result in an out if a fair or foul ball is hit.

Pitching and Batting

The pitcher must come to a complete stop for at least one second before releasing the ball, maintaining one foot on the pitcher's plate.
A pitcher has 10 seconds to release the ball after coming to a stop.
A runner must tag up before advancing on a caught fly ball.

Umpiring and Regulation

Umpires govern softball games, with the home plate umpire responsible for calling balls, strikes, and plays around the plate.

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Test your knowledge about the game of softball with these flashcards. Learn about the history, rules, and structure of the game. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of softball!