Softball Rules Quiz

What is the basic objective in the game of softball?

• Catch the ball in the glove

• Run around the outfield

• Throw the ball to the pitcher

• Hit the ball with a bat

How is a strike given to a batter in softball?

• If they catch the ball

• If they run to all bases

• If they hit a home run

• If they swing and miss

How is the winner decided at the end of a softball game?

• Team with the most runs

• Team with the most strikeouts

• Team with the most home runs

• Team with the most fouls

How is a run scored in softball?

• By hitting a home run

• By catching the ball

• By running around the bases without getting out

• By throwing the ball to the pitcher

How many players are there in each team in softball?

• 5 players

• 11 players

• 7 players

• 9 players

How many innings are there in a softball game?

• 9 innings

• 7 innings

• 5 innings

• 3 innings

When does each team's innings end in softball?

• After 4 batters are called out

• After 1 batter is called out

• After 2 batters are called out

• After 3 batters are called out

What happens after each team has batted once in each inning?

• The side switch

• The game ends

• Extra innings are played

• The players switch positions

Where is the foul area located in softball?

• In the outfield

• Behind home plate

• Down the first and third base line

• Between the bases

What is scored when the batter hits the ball over the outfield wall?

• A triple

• A double

• A home run

• A single