Softball IQ Quiz

In softball, a 6 represents what position?

• Third Base

• Left Field

• Shortstop

• First Base

True or False: The person playing second base stands directly on top of second base.

• True

• False

A runner must tag up before running to the next base after a caught fly ball with less than two outs.

• True

• False

On a force out at second base the defensive player can ______ to get the runner out.

• Tag the runner

• Tag second base

• Neither is correct.

• Both tagging the runner or the base could work

A hit ball traveling in foul territory is a strike.

• True

• False

You may overrun third base without fear of being tagged out.

• True

• False

Batters who bunt foul on the third strike are out.

• True

• False

What is the drop third strike rule?

• When the catcher catches the ball on the third strike, the batter tries to run to first base

• When the catcher misses the ball on ball 4 and the batter takes their base

• When the catcher drops the ball on the third strike, the batter tries to run to first base

• When the catcher drops the ball on the third strike, the batter tries to run to third base

Who is usually the cut to home?

• Shortstop

• 3rd Base

• Centerfield

• 1st Base

The batter has two strikes and three balls. Choose the strategy she should NOT use.

• The batter should swing at every ball if she thinks she can hit it.

• The batter should leave a ball that looks as if it is out of the strike zone.

• The batter should bunt.