SA Softball General Knowledge

How long is a typical game of fast pitch softball?

• 5 innings

• 6 innings

• 7 innings

• 9 innings

Answer explanation

A regulation game is seven innings in length. Tournaments and sub-varsity games may have time limits established by the host school.

What is the width of the home plate?

• 12 inches

• 17 inches

• 19 inches

• 24 inches

Answer explanation

What is the distance between bases?

• 60 feet

• 75 feet

• 90 feet

Answer explanation

What is the position number for first base player?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

Answer explanation

A player is designated in the scorebook by name, jersey number, and by fielding position.

What is the position number for the short stop player?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Answer explanation

A player is designated in the scorebook by name, jersey number, and by fielding position.

What is the position number for the center fielder?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Answer explanation

A player is designated in the scorebook by name, jersey number, and by fielding position.

What is the position number for the catcher?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

A player is designated in the scorebook by name, jersey number, and by fielding position.

When a DP/Flex lineup is used, who is included in the batting order?

• DP

• Flex

Answer explanation

The DP's (designated player) name is indicated on the lineup as one of the nine hitter in the batting order. The name of the player for whom the DP is batting (Flex) will be placed in the 10th position in the lineup.

Select all players who can utilize a courtesy runner once they reach base?

• Pitcher

• Catcher

• Injured Batter Runner

• Anyone who is speed challenged

Answer explanation

Courtesy runners can only be used for the pitcher and catcher. Eligible players to be courtesy runners are listed substitutes who have not entered the game in the lineup.

Players and substitutes can enter the game two times, but they will be done for the remainder of the game if they leave the game for a second time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Any player, starter or substitute may be withdrawn from the game and re-entered once, provided such player occupies the same batting position whenever in the lineup. A starter and any substitute for that starter may not be in the game at the same time.