Understanding Softball Player Roles

Who throws the ball to the batter and tries to prevent hits?

• Catcher

• Pitcher

• Batter

• Shortstop

Who catches the pitches and communicates with the pitcher?

• First Baseman

• Catcher

• Right Fielder

• Center Fielder

Which player fields balls near first base and gets outs at that base?

• Second Baseman

• First Baseman

• Third Baseman

• Pitcher

What role covers the area between first and second base?

• Left Fielder

• Catcher

• Second Baseman

• Shortstop

Who fields balls hit between second and third base and helps turn double plays?

• Shortstop

• Second Baseman

• Pitcher

• Right Fielder

Who stands behind the batter to receive pitches?

• Outfielder

• Pitcher

• Catcher

• Base coach

Who is positioned furthest from the batter in the outfield?

• Left Fielder

• Right Fielder

• Center Fielder

• Pitcher

Who typically backs up the second baseman on plays to the right side of the infield?

• Left Fielder

• Shortstop

• Right Fielder

• Third Baseman

What is the main job of the batter?

• To tag runners

• To catch fly balls

• To hit the ball and get on base

• To call plays

Who signals and controls the pace of pitches during the game?

• Umpire

• Pitcher

• Catcher

• First Baseman