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WorksheetsStriking & Fielding Assessment
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Choose ALL striking and fielding sports from the list below.
Rounders
Football
Baseball
Badminton
Softball
A play where a base runner MUST move to a new base when the ball is hit but the fielder gets the ball to the base first is called?
Pop fly.
Ground ball.
Horse play.
Force play.
The bowler is...
a fielder who sends the ball to the batter so they can hit it.
a fielder positioned behind the batter, who tries to catch the ball when the batter misses a hit.
a batter waiting to hit.
None of the above.
What mistakes can Softball batters do to receive an out? (More than one answer)
Stepping outside the batting box before they have hit the ball.
Using shortcuts when running between bases.
Tossing your bat away dangerously after hitting.
Hitting very far.
Which are fielding strategies?
covering the open spaces and being in ready position always.
anticipating where the batter will hit and moving towards the ball quickly
running fast to score more runs.
positioning myself to trap the ball so it doesn't get past me.
Which are the offensive strategies?
Sending the object to an open space where it will not be caught.
Advancing bases fast and stopping when it's not safe to move to the next base (to avoid being tagged out).
Using different hits to try and send the object away from the fielders.
Catching and sending the object to the bases.
When you bat,
run and don't look at the ball or the fielders until you get to the last base.
run fast and be aware of where the ball is to help you make decisions on whether to advance or stop at a base
ask your teammates what you should do because they can see better.
ask your coach what to do.
Fielders make some mistakes that lead to batters earning points. These mistakes are..
fielder obstructing a runner
bowler/pitcher delivering no balls
bowler stepping out of their bowling area while delivering balls
Fielder running with the ball.
How should you stand when attepmting to hit a baseball or softball?
In your face
Shoulders squared
Side On
After contacting the ball, you should continue your swing by completing the ______?
Follow Through
Contact Completion
Swing Vector
Which numbered player is playing Pitcher?
1
2
12
8
Which numbered player is playing First Base?
1
2
4
6
Which numbered player is playing Left Field?
7
5
3
8
Which numbered player is playing Short Stop?
1
5
3
8
What is a Force Out?
defense can tag the base by stepping on it while holding the ball before the runner touches the base.
defense tells you to get out
defense must tag the runner while holding the ball before the runner touches the base.
None of the above
In Softball, what is a Tag Out?
defense can tag the base by stepping on it while holding the ball before the runner touches the base.
defense tells you to get out
defense must tag the runner while holding the ball before the runner touches the base.
None of the above
If the ball is hit past the boundary without bouncing the team get
8 runs
4 runs
6 runs
10 runs
How many teams play in a game of cricket?
2 teams
5 teams
11 teams
1 team
With what materials is Cricket played?
Wicket, bat, ball
Bat, ball
Baseball bat, ball
Basketball, hoop
How many balls are there in one over?
five
ten
one
six
When you hit the ball and run to the opposite crease in cricket you get
1 run
2 runs
0 points
4 runs
Which country is called "Birth of Cricket game?"
Pakistan
India
England
New Zealand
