Softball Rules Quiz

What is a force out?

• The base is tagged before the runner reaches it when the runner has to advance to the next base

• The runner is tagged out

• The ball is caught on the fly

• The batter had 3 strikes

If there are runners on 1st and 2nd, where are the force outs?

• 1st base only

• 1st and 2nd base

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd base

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and home

When can you take a lead off as a runner?

• When the ball crosses home plate

• When the catcher drops it

• When the ball leaves the pitchers hand

• Whenever you feel like it

What does it mean to tag up?

• To return to and touch the base after a caught fly ball before advancing to the next base.

• To physically tag an opposing player with the ball.

• To sign the score sheet before entering the game.

• To customize one's uniform with personal tags or symbols.

When do you need to tag up?

• Before stealing a base on a pitched ball.

• Immediately after hitting a home run.

• Immediately after hitting a home run.

• After a fly ball is caught by a fielder and before advancing to the next base.

What is the dropped strike rule?

• If the catcher drops the third strike, the batter is automatically out.

• If the catcher fails to catch the third strike cleanly, the batter can attempt to run to first base if it is unoccupied, or if there are two outs.

• If the pitcher throws three strikes but the umpire deems them unfair, the strikes are not counted.

• If the third strike is dropped, the batter is awarded a walk to first base.

What base can you always run through?

• 1st

• 1st and 2nd

• Home

• 1st and Home

What happens if a batter is hit by a pitch in 13U softball?

• The batter is out

• The batter takes first base

• The batter stays at bat with a strike added

• The play is called dead, and no bases are awarded

Who covers first base if the ball is hit short down the first base line?

• first base

• catcher

• pitcher

• second base

what is a cutoff man?

• A player who is awesome at stealing bases.

• The player behind home plate who catches pitches

• A fielder who goes in between the outfielder and the base, who receives and relays throws.

• The person who calles strikes, outs and balls