Softball Rules & Scenarios

What happens when the runner hits a fielder that is actively fielding a ball in the base path?

• Runner advances

• Runner is out

• The play starts over

What happens when the runner leaves a bag early?

• They get to advance

• The play will start over

• They are out

what happens if a batter gets 4 balls?

• they get out
• they walk
• they run around the field
• they fight the pitcher

what is considered an out?

• tagging a runner
• watching the third strike
• all of the above
• catching a fly ball

A batter watches the 3rd strike and the catcher drops it. The batter is out.

• True

• False

You are on 3rd base (running) and the bases are loaded. Less than 2 outs.

A ground ball is hit. What should you do?

• Run home because the bases are loaded and it is a force out for all runners.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Get a good lead but wait to see if they get her out because it is not a force out for you.

You are on 3rd base (running) and there is a runner on 1st but not 2nd. There are less than 2 outs.

A ground ball is hit. What should you do?

• Run home because it is a force out for all runners.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Get a good lead but wait to see if they get her out because it is not a force out for you.

You are on 2nd base (running) and there is a runner on 1st. There are less than 2 outs.

A ground ball is hit. What should you do?

• Run to 3rd because it is a force out for all runners.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Get a good lead but wait to see if they get her out because it is not a force out for you.

You are on 3rd base (running) and the bases are loaded. There are 2 outs.

A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit. What should you do?

• Run home because the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs.

• Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.

• Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.

• Stay at 3rd. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.

You are on 3rd base (running) and the bases are loaded. There are no outs.

A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit into the outfield. What should you do?

• Run home because the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs.

• Lead off, tag up, and wait for your coach to tell you to run.

• Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.

• Stay at 3rd. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.