Baseball Basics: Rules, Positions, and Skills

What do foul lines in baseball extend from and to?

• Foul lines extend all the way around the infield.

• Foul lines extend from the left field foul pole to the right field foul pole.

• Foul lines extend from second base to home plate.

• Foul lines extend from home plate through first and third bases to the outfield fence.

A ball is fair if it lands on or between the foul lines.

• True

• False

How many players are on the field per team in baseball?

• 7

• 10

• 9

• 11

How many outs are there per half inning in baseball?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The batting order must remain consistent throughout the game.

• True

• False

If a batter fouls off the ball on a third strike, he/she is out.

• True

• False

A ball is a pitch outside the strike zone not swung at.

• True

• False

What is a strike out in baseball?

• A strike out is when a batter fouls off three pitches in an at-bat.

• A strike out is either a called third strike or a missed swing for strike three.

• A strike out is when a player walks to first base.

• A strike out is when a the fielder throws the ball to first base before the batter gets there.

What happens if a batter is hit by a pitched ball?

• The umpire calls the pitch a ball since it was not in the strike zone.

• The batter is called out immediately.

• The batter must continue batting with a new count.

• The batter is awarded first base.

What is a bunt in baseball?

• A bunt is a type of pitch.

• A bunt is deliberately tapping the ball with the bat for a short hit.

• A bunt is when a player steals a base.

• A bunt is fly ball that results in a run scored.