Softball rules Test

When is the infield fly rule in effect?

• When bases are loaded

• When there are 2 outs

• When there's a player on 1st

A batter earns a ‘walk’ and goes to 1st base if they are thrown ______ balls.

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Softball is a variation of the game of baseball. There are many differences such as

• Softball is only played by women

• Softball uses underhand pitching while baseball throws overhand

• Baseball is played on an all grass field while softball is played on a dirt field.

• Baseball teams wear uniforms pants and softball teams wear uniform shorts

What happens when the runner hits a fielder that is actively fielding a ball in the base path?

• Runner advances

• Runner is out

• The play starts over

A batted ball that lands in fair territory in the outfield, rolls and settles in foul territory where it is first touched, is a foul ball.

• True

• False

What 2 positions have the most action throughout the game?

• Centerfield and 3rd base

• 1st base and 2nd base

• Right field and Left field

• Pitcher and Catcher

Left field is between second and third base in the outfield.

• True

• False

Softball is a lifetime sport.

• True

• False

A softball field is usually smaller than a baseball field because the softball doesn't travel as far.

• True

• False

What happens when the runner leaves a bag early?

• They get to advance

• The play will start over

• They are out