Softball Situations #2

The hitter strikes out when she reaches ___ strikes and walk with ___ balls

• 2,4

• 3,4

• 4,3

• 3,2

True or False? On a bunt it is the first baseman's job to cover 1st base.

• True

• False

Whose job is it to cover 2nd base on a steal?

• The 3rd baseman's

• The pitcher's

• The 2nd baseman's

• The shortstop's

When somebody bunts with a runner on 3rd, it is called a...

• Squeeze bunt

• Bunt-3rd

• Sacrifice bunt

• Runner 3- bunt

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

• True

• False

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.

You are on 3rd base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are 2 outs.

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

• Run home because 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 hit a high pop-up into right field. The ball comes down and hits the foul line and sticks right where it hit. Is the ball:

• Fair

• Foul

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 2nd base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are 2 outs.

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

• Run because 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. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.