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Softball

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many balls does it take to get to first base for free?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

2.

John is a runner on third base with less than 2 outs; Carlos hits a deep fly ball to center field. What should John do in regards to base running?

a)

immediately run for home plate

b)

go about half way home and wait to see if the ball is caught or missed

c)

stay on the base to tag up when the ball is caught run to home

d)

run to second base

3.

Kyle is on second base and his teammate hits a single to centerfield. Kyle goes to third base; the center fielder throws the ball to the catcher and the ball goes to the backstop. What should Kyle do?

a)

run to third base

b)

help the catcher with the ball

c)

stay on second

d)

run back to first

4.

Each batting team gets how many outs before their offensive turn is up?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

1

5.

In Softball a what occurs when a runner has to advance to the next base because the batter becomes a runner?

a)

dead ball

b)

fake tag

c)

force play

d)

foul ball

6.

Jeanne is on second base, her teammate hits a pop up to the shortstop. While the shortstop is attempting to catch the ball, Jeanne runs into her. What is the rule on the play?

a)

the runner is safe due to obstruction

b)

the runner is out due to interference

c)

the runner is safe due to interference

d)

the runner is out due to obstruction

7.

After the game is over between the two teams; what would be the proper way to demonstrate care of equipment?

a)

leave the field of play

b)

pick up only their equipment

c)

store all equipment properly

d)

leave the equipment in the dugout

8.

During a Softball game,Jorge feels that a third strike call that was made against him was incorrect. Jorge gets upset over the call; what would be the best way for him to handle this situation?

a)

ignore the call and take first base

b)

argue with the teacher

c)

accept the call and go back to the dugout

d)

kick dirt at the teacher because he is upset

9.

A new student enters your class, the teacher asks you to review with the new student the critical elements of batting. Which grouping of elements would be correct?

a)

face the catcher, knees bent and separate your hands

b)

side to the pitcher, legs together, elbows out and hands together

c)

side to the pitcher, knees bent, elbow in a "v", hands together, and step towards pitcher

d)

face the pitcher, feet apart, legs straight, step toward pitcher with swing

10.

A game of softball is divided into 7 sections; what are these sections called?

a)

innings

b)

halves

c)

period

d)

quarter

11.

Which bases in softball may be over run when running to them?

a)

home and second

b)

first and home

c)

first and third

d)

home and third

12.

What is the distance between bases?

a)

90 feet

b)

45 feet

c)

60 feet

d)

50 feet

13.

Abby is on first base with two outs, her teammate hits the ball in the air to right field. What is the best strategy for when running the bases?

a)

stay on first base

b)

run as soon as the ball is hit

c)

run back to home plate

d)

go half way to see if the ball is caught then tag up

14.

What is the position called that is played between second and and third base?

a)

shortstop

b)

third base

c)

second base

d)

utility base

15.

Which of the following best describes what a strike is in Softball?

a)

across the plate above the knees

b)

across the plate above the armpits

c)

outside the plate above the knees

d)

outside the plate below the armpits

16.

Jose is playing defense at third base, there is only a runner on second with one out, the ball is hit to the shortstop and the runner at second runs to third base. What does Jose need to do in order to get the runner out?

a)

tag the base with his foot

b)

tag the runner with the ball

c)

throw the ball back to the second baseman

d)

hold the runner from getting to third base

17.

Richard is a runner at first base, no outs and the ball is hit on the ground. What should the runner do in regards to baserunning?

a)

run to second base because it is a tag play

b)

go half way and see if the ball is going to be fielded

c)

run to second base because it is a force play

d)

tag up after the ball is fielded

18.

Marcel is at the plate, he has swung three times and missed the ball all three times; what is this called in softball?

a)

put out

b)

strike out

c)

walk

d)

double play

19.

How many feet outside the bath path may someone legally run?

a)

no limit

b)

0 feet

c)

4 feet

d)

3 feet

20.

When fielding a fly ball that is above your waist how should your glove be positioned?

a)

fingers down to the ground

b)

fingers up to the sky

c)

fingers parallel to to ground

d)

fingers closed

21.

Which of the following would be a safety procedure for softball?

a)

Holes in field are OK if not too big

b)

throw the ball with your partner in a different direction of your teammates

c)

be careful when walking near someone with a bat

d)

not important to wear a catching mask in softball

22.

In analyzing the fielding what is mechanically wrong?

a)

the glove should be on his right side

b)

the ball should be in the middle of his body

c)

his knees should be straight

d)

glove should be between his legs

23.

What is mechanically wrong with the swing?

a)

Right hand should be on top of the left hand

b)

Contact with the ball should be in front of the plate

c)

Feet should not be parallel to the plate

d)

rear foot should be up in the air

24.

What mechanically would you correct with the throwing technique?

a)

Point non throwing hand at the target

b)

Eyes should be looking down

c)

Knees should be locked,not bent

d)

Throwing arm should be behind the head

25.

What is it called when a player swings at a ball and it does not go between first and third?

a)

strike out

b)

out

c)

redo

d)

foul

26.

Which of the following is part of the infield?

a)

first baseman,right fielder, catcher

b)

first baseman, second baseman, left fielder

c)

catcher, pitcher, third baseman

d)

left fielder, right fielder, shortstop

27.

When does a batter become a baserunner in Softball?

a)

After they strike out

b)

After hitting a foul ball

c)

After a ball is caught by a fielder

d)

After a walk

28.

When is a base runner allowed to leave the base in slow pitch softball?

a)

As the ball leaves the pitchers hand

b)

Can be off the base before it is hit

c)

When the batter swings

d)

When the ball is halfway to the plate

29.

Which of the following is an outfield position?

a)

Right center field

b)

left right field

c)

right left field

d)

Center left field

30.

How many players on a softball team?

a)

12

b)

9

c)

10

d)

11