Softball quiz3

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

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

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

• 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 play by the fielding team in which two base runners are put OUT.

• foul ball

• home run

• double play

• strike

Position 1 is the

• first base

• center field

• pitcher

A pitched ball that does not enter the strike zone and is not swung at by the batter.

• foul ball

• strike

• ball

Another name for a two base hit is called a single.

• True

• False

Position nine is

• second base

• right field

• catcher