Softball Quiz Middle School

How many players are there on each softball team?

• 10 players

• 7 players

• 11 players

• At least 9 players

How many innings are there in a softball game?

• 10 innings

• 9 innings

• 5 innings

• 7 innings

What is the correct order of fielding positions mentioned?

• First baseman, second baseman, pitcher, catcher

• Catcher, pitcher, third baseman, shortstop

• Pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman

• Shortstop, left fielder, center fielder, right fielder

What is the role of the shortstop?

• To bat first

• To pitch the ball

• To catch fly balls

• To cover the area between second and third base

What motion does the pitcher use to throw the ball?

• Sidearm

• Overhanded

• Underhanded

• No specific motion

How can a batter be declared out?

• By hitting a home run

• By catching the ball

• By missing three pitches

• By running to first base

How many bases must a batter run to be safe after hitting the ball?

• At least 1 base

• All 4 bases

• 2 bases

• 3 bases

Which of the following is NOT a way a batter can get out?

• Running between bases without being tagged

• Swinging and missing the pitch three times

• Hitting the ball in the air and it's caught before touching the ground

• Hitting a foul ball

What happens after three batters or base runners are put out?

• A timeout is called

• The teams switch roles

• The inning continues

• The game ends

What determines the winning team in softball?

• The team with the most home runs

• The team with the least outs

• The team with the most runs after seven innings

• The team with the fastest runners