WorksheetsPanther Softaball
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
To ensure leading off the base when the ball leaves the pitchers hand, what movement do you look for on the pitcher?
a)
When the pitcher is at the top of her circle?
b)
The pitchers back foot to come off the ground?
c)
The pitchers release?
d)
The pitchers glove?
2.
How many 1st & 3rd Plays do we have?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
3.
1st & 3rd play #1, where does the ball get thrown
a)
Pitcher
b)
Second Baseman as the cut
c)
Third Base
d)
All the way through to Shortstop covering the base
4.
Defense set 31, which positions are covering the bunt?
a)
Pitcher
b)
Third
c)
First
d)
Catcher
5.
Defense set 51, which positions are covering the bunt?
a)
Pitcher
b)
Third
c)
First
d)
Catcher
6.
In defense sets 31 & 51 where do our strikes need to be thrown?
a)
Inside
b)
Outside
c)
In the dirt
7.
When the catcher is giving the 1st & 3rd sign to the Defense, which tap is the sign?
a)
1st Tap
b)
Last Tap
c)
3rd Tap
d)
Every tap
8.
1st & 3rd play, where is the catcher throwing the ball when she touches her belt?
a)
Back to the pitcher
b)
To second base
c)
Third Base
d)
2nd base as the cut
9.
What part of your swing should you be in when the pitcher is releasing the ball?
a)
Starting your load
b)
Toe Touch
c)
Heel down, Heel Up
d)
Extension
10.
What part of your swing should you be in when the ball is half way?
a)
Starting your load
b)
Toe Touch
c)
Heel down, Heel Up
d)
Extension
11.
When you finish your swing, you should not be able to say where the ball was hit.
a)
true
b)
false
12.
When a ball is hit to you on defense that is not directly at you, what should your first step be?
a)
Forward
b)
To the side
c)
Away from the ball
d)
Straight Back
13.
What helps you hit change-ups?
a)
Separation
b)
Hips & Shoulders stay square
c)
Balance Stance
d)
All of the Above
14.
When we lead off from 3rd Base, we should always lead off in Foul Territory.
a)
true
b)
false
15.
What is the NCAA Strike Zone?
a)
Top of ball at the Bottom of the sternum
b)
Bottom of the ball at the top of the knees
c)
Depends on the umpire
d)
As long as it crosses the plate
16.
If a baserunner is running and gets hit by a thrown ball, the play is still live.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
The baserunner on 3rd base on a 1st and 3rd should read what?
a)
If there is a cut
b)
Height of the throw if it goes to 2B
c)
The catcher's body
d)
All of the above
18.
When can a base runner leave the base after she tags up on a fly ball?
a)
When the ball is at it's highest point
b)
When the ball hits the fielder's glove
c)
When the fielder catches the ball
d)
When the fielder starts to throw the ball
19.
When the count is 0-2 what is the most likely next pitch
a)
Rise ball out of the zone
b)
Change Up in the Dirt
c)
Something outside off the plate
d)
Depends on the pitcher and the batter
20.
What direction should a dropball spin?
a)
spin should be toward the plate forward/down
b)
spin should be sideways
c)
spin should be toward the pitcher/backspin
d)
I should see a red dot in the middle of the ball
21.
A curveball should be thrown
a)
on the inside corner
b)
on the outside corner
c)
depends if the pitcher is right or left handed
d)
down the middle
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