SOFTBALL

What happens when the runner hits a fielder that is actively fielding a ball in the base path?

• The Runner Advances

• The Runner is Out

• The Play Starts Over

What happens when a runner leaves a bag early?

• The runner advances to the next base

• The play starts over

• The runner is out

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

• Home Plate

• Second and Third

• Third Base

• 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, but the batter is out

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

• The result is a double play where both players are out

• Both players are safe

True or False:

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

• True

• False

True or False:

A batted ball lands in fair territory in the outfield but rolls and settles in foul territory where it is first touched. This is a foul ball

• True

• False

True or False:

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

• True

• False

The count is 2 balls & 2 strikes on the batter. The pitch is hit in foul territory. This counts as strike 3 and the batter is out

• True

• False

Where is Position 1 in the field?

• First Base

• Centerfield

• Pitcher

• Catcher

Which positions are part of the outfield? (Check all that apply)

• Centerfield

• Shortstop

• Left Field

• Right Field

• 2nd Base