Softball IQ Test

There is a runner on 2nd base, and no runner on first. You are playing short stop. The ball is hit to you on the ground. You:

• Throw directly to first

• Glance at runner on second then throw to first

• Run to second base to hold the runner

• None of the above

On defense the ball is singled up the middle with a runner on 2b. Where is the play?

• Play is to third

• Play is to first

• There is no play

• Play is home. 2 bases ahead on a base hit.

Runner on 3rd base with less than 2 outs, the batter hits a ground ball to first base. How should the first baseman play it?

• Field the ground ball and go step on first base

• Field the ground ball, check the runner, then go step on first base.

• Field the ground ball, turn and flip the ball to the second baseman covering first base.

• Field the ground ball, run down the line and tag the batter out while keeping an eye on the runner at third base.

Winning run is on 3rd base. How should the outfielders play?

• Outfielders should play up to have a chance to get the out at home.

• Outfielders should play normal depth.

• Outfielders should play back and not allow the ball to get over their head.

If the batter bunts the ball and it hits the grass lip in foul territory then rolls fair, is it fair or foul?

• Fair

• Foul

You are batting with count of 0 balls & 2 strikes. You should

• Look for a pitch to drive.

• Expand the strike zone, shorten swing and protect.

• Lay down a bunt to surprise the defense.

• Move slightly away from the plate and look for an inside pitch to pull.

You are on base with two outs. Your teammate hits a ball into the air. You should

• Wait and see if the ball is caught before advancing to the next base.

• Go back to your base and tag up.

• Run as soon as the ball is hit.

• Stay at your base.

A runner must tag up before advancing bases on a caught fly ball.

• True

• False

You are a runner on third base with less than 2 outs. Your teammate hits a deep fly ball to center field. You should

• Immediately run for home plate.

• Go about half way home and wait to see if ball is caught or missed.

• Immediately get back to base to tag up when ball is caught.

• Take 2 steps off 3rd and watch the ball.

On a force out at second base the defensive player can:

• Tag the second base.

• Tag the runner.

• Neither is correct.

• A and B can be done, (but both is not needed.)