Softball Rules Test #3

You are a runner at third base with one out. A deep fly ball is hit. What do you do?

• Lead off just a little. If she catches go back and tag up.

• Go half way in case she drops the ball, you can score.

• Immediately go back to the bag and wait to see if she catches it.

• Take off for home when you see it is a deep fly ball.

First base is empty, but there are runners on 2nd and 3rd. Where is there a force out besides at 1st base?

• Home

• 3rd

• 2nd and 3rd

• None of the above

When attempting to get a runner out on a force play, it is necessary to touch the runner with the ball.

• True

• False

You hit a short popup between home plate and first base. The pitcher dives for the popup, but cannot make the catch and does not touch the ball. The ball spins into foul territory and stops. Is this:

• A fair ball

• A foul ball

• Ball one

• A no pitch situation

You hit a short popup between the pitcher and third baseman. The pitcher dives for it, but the ball bounces out of her glove and rolls foul. Is this:

• A fair ball

• A foul ball

• Strike one

• Ball one

You are a baserunner at first base. A ball is hit to the first baseman and she tries throwing to second, but hits you in the back as you are running to second in the base path. Are you:

• Safe

• Out

• Runner interference

• Getting to go to third because she hit you

You are at first base and a ball is hit as you are stealing second. The ball hits your foot, but you beat the throw to second. Are you:

• Safe since you beat the throw

• Out

• Is the batter out?

• Is this a do over?

You bunt a ball up the first base line and as you are running, you step on the ball in fair territory. The ball rolls foul and the catcher cannot throw you out at first. Is this:

• An out because you stepped on the ball in fair territory

• Foul ball because the catcher picked it up foul

• Safe at first since you touched it in fair territory

• A strike and you have to come back and bat again

You bunt a ball, but it lands on the plate and stops. Is this a:

• Fair ball

• Foul ball

• Strike one

• Do over

A batter earns a ‘walk’ and goes to 1st base if they are thrown ______ balls.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five