HPE Softball Review
Question 1-2: Baseball, fast pitch softball, and slow pitch softball have many similarities, but one of the most notable differences is the number of players allowed on the field.
1. In baseball and fast pitch softball there are _____ outfielders and _____ on the field (total)?
2. In slow pitch softball there are _____ outfielders and _____ on the field (total)?
3. Identify the count that would be announced by the umpire for strikes and balls if the batter swung and missed the 1st pitch, hits a foul ball on the next pitch, and the next two pitches were thrown outside the strike zone and the batter did not swing. ______balls:______strikes
4. Sam is at bat and the count is 3 balls and 2 strikes (full count).The pitcher throws a wild pitch that goes over the batter and catchers head and hits the backstop.What would happen?
5. Correct throwing sequence: ______side hip to target, reach throwing arm ______, step to target with ______side foot, rotate belly button to target, throw over your shoulder.
6. If John hits a ball that lands on the line past 3rd base and then proceeds to roll into foul territory A) Would the ball be foul or fair? ______B) If the ball is fair can the batter advance to any base or must he stay on 1st? ______
7. A batter hits a fly ball to the center fielder with bases loaded (a runner on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base); the center fielder drops the ball. He then picks up the ball and throws it to the shortstop who tags second base before the runner gets there. The batter stopped at fist and the runners that started on 2nd and 3rd both scored. What would be announced by the umpire?
8. If Sara is the pitcher and she fields a ground ball there are several ways that she could attempt to get the batter out. List them ______
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9. With one out in the inning a fly ball is caught in right field, thereis a base runner on 2nd. What is the correct base running procedure for the runner on 2nd base? ______
______
10. The following are rules or strategies for softball:
a. After getting ______outs the fielding team then becomes the batting team
b. A player may score a run by advancing around all ______bases
c. When both teams have received three outs, it makes up an ______
d. If a fly ball is hit and caught in the air the batter is ______
Label the field: Pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, third base, short stop, left field, left center field, right center field, and right field.