Softball Quiz

A team goes on defense after their ______ offensive out.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

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

• Home

• Third

• Second and Third

• None of the above

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

• True

• False

Left field is between second and third base in the outfield.

• True

• False

The first pitch is hit outside the playing field in foul territory and is counted as a foul ball. This is counted as strike one on the batter.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

A softball game last for _______ innings.

• 9

• 11

• 7

• 6

How can an offensive player get out?

• Caught fly ball

• Ground out

• Strike out

• All of the above

what is it called when you hit a ball high in the air?

• Pop fly

• soar ball

• bulls eye