Softball Terminology Flashcards

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What is a legally pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone called?

InPlay

Strike

Foul

Ball (correct)

What are the bases in softball numbered?

First base, second base, third base

What does it mean when the bases are loaded?

Runners on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base

What is the name of the box where a batter must stay while batting?

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What is a lightly tapped ball used strategically during a game called?

Bunt Signup and view all the answers

What is a play in which the defense records two outs called?

Double Play Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used when a defensive player misplays the ball?

Error Signup and view all the answers

What is the area within the first and third base foul lines called?

Fair Territory Signup and view all the answers

What is a ball hit up in the air to the outfield called?

Fly Ball Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a runner has to advance to make room for the following base runner?

Force Out Signup and view all the answers

What are the two lines that distinguish fair territory from foul territory called?

Foul Lines Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes fair territory from foul territory at the end of each foul line?

Foul Poles Signup and view all the answers

What is a home run hit when the bases are loaded called?

Grand Slam Signup and view all the answers

What is a ball that is hit on the ground called?

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What is it called when a batter hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game?

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What is a batted ball that allows a batter to safely reach base called?

Hit Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a fair ball is hit over the outfield fence?

Home Run Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname for the third base position?

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What portion of the field includes areas normally covered by infielders?

Infield Signup and view all the answers

What happens with less than two outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, or all bases?

Infield Fly Rule Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the order in which players hit?

Lineup Signup and view all the answers

What is a hard hit ball with a trajectory almost parallel to the ground called?

Line Drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the next batter waiting to hit?

On Deck Signup and view all the answers

What part of the field is occupied by the outfielders?

Outfield Signup and view all the answers

What must the defense create to switch to offense?

Three outs Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a base runner gets caught between two bases?

Pickle Signup and view all the answers

What is the spot from where the pitcher throws the ball?

Pitcher's Mound Signup and view all the answers

What is a ball hit up in the air to the infield called?

Pop Up Signup and view all the answers

What is scored when an offensive player safely tags home plate?

Run Signup and view all the answers

What does run batted in (RBI) signify?

A statistic indicating a batter's effectiveness in driving in runs Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a batter strategically hits the ball to advance a runner?

Sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

What is the area where the ball must pass to be called a strike?

Strike Zone Signup and view all the answers

What must runners do with less than two outs when a fly ball is caught?

Tag up Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when a base runner is tagged while not on a base?

Tag Out Signup and view all the answers

What is a play during which the defense records three outs called?

Triple Play Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a player advances to 1st base when 4 consecutive pitches are called as balls?

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Study Notes

Softball Terms

Ball: A legally pitched ball outside the strike zone; four balls result in a walk.
Bases: Numbered counter-clockwise as first, second, and third base; home plate is the scoring point.
Bases Loaded: Occurs when there are runners on first, second, and third bases simultaneously.
Batter's Box: The chalk-marked area near home plate where the batter must remain when hitting.
Bunt: A lightly tapped ball, typically used for strategic plays.
Double Play: A defensive play resulting in two outs recorded.
Error: A mistake by a defensive player, either misplaying the ball or making a poor throw.
Fair Territory: Area of the field within the first and third base foul lines to the outfield fence and upward.
Fly Ball: A ball that is hit high into the air, typically directed towards the outfield.
Force Out: Occurs when a runner must advance to the next base; the defense can tag the base to register an out.
Foul Lines: Lines marking the boundary between fair and foul territory at first and third bases.
Foul Poles: Poles located at the ends of the foul lines, used to determine fair versus foul territory.
Grand Slam: A type of home run hit while the bases are loaded, resulting in four runs.
Ground Ball: A ball hit and rolling on the ground.
Hit for the Cycle: Achieving a single, double, triple, and home run in one game.
Hit: A batted ball that allows the batter to safely reach a base.
Home Run: A fair ball hit over the outfield fence; can also denote an inside-the-park home run if the runner touches all bases.
Hot Corner: The nickname for the third base position, known for fast-paced plays.
Infield: The part of the field within fair territory commonly covered by infielders.
Infield Fly Rule: A rule that results in an automatic out for the batter if a pop fly is hit with less than two outs and runners on first and second (or all three bases); runners may advance at their own risk.
Lineup: The predetermined order in which players will bat; batting out of order results in an out.
Line Drive: A hard-hit ball that travels nearly parallel to the ground.
On Deck: Refers to the next batter scheduled to hit.
Outfield: The area of grass beyond the infield, where outfielders position themselves.
Out: Achieved when the defense records three outs before switching to offense; methods include strikeout, force out, fly out, or tag out.
Pickle: A situation where a base runner finds themselves between two bases, attempting to avoid getting tagged.
Pitcher's Mound: The central area of the diamond where the pitcher throws the ball from.
Pop Up: A ball hit high into the air towards the infield.
Run: Scored when a player successfully touches home plate.
Run Batted In (RBI): Statistics reflecting the number of runs a player helps to score through their batting.
Sacrifice: A strategic hit made to advance or score a runner, which can be a sacrifice bunt or sacrifice fly.
Strike Zone: The area that the ball must pass through to be called a strike, located above the plate between the batter's chest and knees.
Tagging Up: The requirement for base runners to return and touch the base after a fly ball is caught before advancing at their own risk.
Tag Out: Occurs when a base runner not on a base is touched by a player holding the ball.
Triple Play: An uncommon play resulting in three outs in one continuous play by the defense.
Walk: When a batter advances to first base after receiving four balls.

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Explore essential softball terms with our flashcards. Each card features a term and its definition, helping you to understand the fundamentals of the game. Perfect for players and fans alike looking to enhance their knowledge of softball rules and gameplay.