Softball Test 8A

When pitching you should keep your eyes on the target.

• True

• False

A ball that is hit into the air and caught is called a grounder.

• True

• False

If you are fielding a ball, you should move into line with the path of the ball.

• True

• False

When throwing the ball you should step toward the target with the foot opposite of your the throwing hand.

• True

• False

If you are a base runner, you may lead off the base before the ball is hit.

• True

• False

When fielding a grounder you should use your hands to absorb the force of the ball.

• True

• False

A force out is when a runner is forced to run to the next base after the ball is hit on the ground and the ball gets to the base before the runner. There is always a force at first base.

• True

• False

A fair ball is a ball hit between first base and third base foul lines

• True

• False

If you are batting you should be looking at the place on the field, where you want the ball to go.

• True

• False

When fielding a ________________you should keep your head down and watch the ball into your hands