Softball Quiz

True or False? You can not run unless someone hits the ball.

• True.

• False.

Are you allowed to tag someone with the ball?

• No.

• Yes.

• Occasionally.

Am I able to steal a foul ball?

• No.

• Yes.

What is gentling tapping a pitched ball without a swing?

• Strike Out

• Bunt

• Homerun

• Foul Ball

A ball is hit in the air and the runner at 1st base leaves before the ball is caught. The 1st baseman catches the ball and touches the base before the runner is able to return to the base.

• The runner is allowed to stay at 2nd base, but the batter is out.

• It results in a double-play where both players are out.

• The runner is out, but the batter is safe at 1st.

• Both players are safe.

When playing at infield positions, fielders should not stand on the bases, but off to the side of the base.

• True

• False

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.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• 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 3rd base (running) and there is a runner on 1st but not 2nd. There are less than 2 outs.

A ground ball is hit. What should you do?

• Run home because it is a force out for all runners.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• 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 a runner on 1st. There are less than 2 outs.

A ground ball is hit. What should you do?

• Run to 3rd because it is a force out for all runners.

• Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.

• Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.

• 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 3rd base (running) and the bases are loaded. There are 2 outs.

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

• Run home because the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs.

• Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.

• Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.

• Stay at 3rd. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.