WorksheetsSoftball CKK PETE Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
After hitting the ball, what should be done with the bat?
a)
Gently drop it close to plate in 1st base batter’s box
b)
Toss it toward dugout
c)
Take it to first base
d)
Throw it close to backstop
2.
With runners on 1st and 2nd base and one out, a high fly ball hit to the short stop is considered:
a)
A force out
b)
An infield fly rule
c)
A sacrifice fly
d)
Against the rules in softball
3.
The best description of an efficient base running path when a triple is hit is to run in a straight line, then:
a)
Stop at each base
b)
Touch base and make a sharp turn to next base
c)
Make a sharp turn just before base is touched
d)
Swing out/round the base just before touching and turn to next base
4.
Which critical element does NOT describe correct form when overhand throwing a softball?
a)
Ball by ear/shoulder of throwing side
b)
Weight on front foot before release
c)
Point at target with non-throwing hand
d)
Follow-through across body
5.
Which set of cues most accurately describes how to perform a two-handed catch?
a)
Look, reach, grasp, collect
b)
Look, wait, squeeze, hug
c)
Look, reach, fingertips, stiff
d)
Look, wait, juggle, squeeze
6.
When assuming a hitting stance, which of the following is NOT effective?
a)
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, weight slightly more on back foot
b)
Hold bat just above the knob, dominant hand on top
c)
Elbows and hands form upside down V, bat handle between shoulder and ear
d)
Stand with hips and shoulders facing pitcher
7.
When hitting a pitched softball, which set of cues contributes to successful contact?
a)
Step/pivot opposite foot, rotate hips/shoulders, extend arms, strike ball, follow through
b)
Step/pivot opposite foot, no hip movement, extend arms, strike ball, follow through
c)
Step/pivot dominant foot, rotate hips/shoulders, flex arms, strike ball, point bat at pitcher
d)
Step/pivot dominant foot, no hip movement, flex arms, strike ball, drop bat
8.
Which list of cues is sequenced correctly to most effectively field a ground ball?
a)
Knees bent/bend at waist, reach hands down to ball with throwing hand on top, step toward ball, bring ball into body, look ball into hands
b)
Knees bent/bend at waist, step toward ball, reach hands down to ball with throwing hand on top, look ball into hands, bring ball into body
c)
Knees bent/bend at waist, look ball into hands, reach hands down to ball with throwing hand on top, bring ball into body, step toward ball
d)
Knees bent/bend at waist, bring ball into body, step toward ball, look ball into hands, reach hands down to ball with throwing hand on top
9.
With one out and a runner on 1st base, to turn a double play from a soft grounder hit in front of the 1st base player, which position could most reasonably cover 1st base?
a)
Catcher
b)
Second base
c)
Short stop
d)
Pitcher
10.
Base runners can influence defensive decisions by:
a)
Hitting only grounders
b)
Rounding bases
c)
Stopping at each base
d)
Swinging the bat as hard as possible
11.
When turning a double play from a ball hit to the 1st base player, which position covers second base?
a)
1st base
b)
2nd base
c)
Short stop
d)
Catcher
12.
When a ground ball is hit to the outfield with one out, the runner on 2nd base should:
a)
Immediately run to 3rd base
b)
Wait to see if the outfielder cleanly fields the ball before leaving 2nd base
c)
Tag up in case the outfielder has a good arm
d)
Stay on 2nd base to avoid getting tagged out
13.
A basic defensive tactic is to:
a)
Attempt to get the fastest runner out
b)
Always get lead runner out
c)
Sacrifice a run to get an easy force out
d)
Balance runners’ scoring with avoiding non-force situations
14.
Where is the best place to hit to advance a runner on 1st base?
a)
Left field
b)
Right field
c)
Over 2nd base
d)
Between short stop and 3rd base
15.
With the score tied in the last inning, two outs and a runner on 3rd base, what will most likely result in the offensive team winning the game?
a)
Hitting a grounder on the left side of the field
b)
Taking a walk
c)
Hitting a long fly ball
d)
Hitting a hard grounder between 1st and 2nd bases
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