Softball Skills Quiz

Check all of the best strategies of catching a fly ball:

• The first step should be forwards.

• The first step should be back.

• Saying "mine!" or "ball!" when you decide you want to try and catch the ball.

• Assume that one of your teammates will catch the ball if it's between the two of you.

On a ground ball, what is the best strategy for properly fielding the ball?

• Bend over at the waist to grab the ball.

• Wait for the ball to come to you so it has time to slow down.

• Charge towards the ball then go down to one knee and use your body as a shield, in case the ball doesn't end up in your glove.

• Let the ball go by you so one of your teammates can grab it.

On a line drive, what is the best strategy for properly fielding the ball?

• Reach for the the ball with your glove pointed downwards.

• Put the glove in front of you and use your bare hand to secure the ball.

• Shout out, "Watch out!" and duck away from the ball.

• Throw your glove at the ball.

What are some good strategies when gripping a softball?

• Gripping the "horseshoe" section of the ball.

• Using only two fingers on the ball.

• Place the thumb under the ball.

• Try not to allow any spin on the ball.

When throwing a softball what direction should your arm move from start to finish?

• Straight back and forward, like a bow and arrow.

• In a circle.

• Side to side.

• Below the waist to above the head.

When throwing, outfielders should make a bigger motion with their arms than infielders and catchers.

• True

• False

When a right handed person throws a softball, the left side of the body is the directional side and the right side of the body is the power side.

• True

• False

When aiming your throw, list two options to primarily focus on as an aiming assist.

• Your knees

• Your feet

• Your elbow

• Your glove

• Your forehead

Using your lower body and stepping towards your target is an important step in throwing.

• True

• False

Which of the following are important with the follow through when throwing a softball?

• Point your back foot shoelaces to the ground.

• Bring your throwing arm all the way to your opposite hip.

• Allow your throwing side hip to come through.

• Keep running towards your target after releasing the ball.