Building Softball IQ

Front

There is a runner on first with one out, and a ground ball to the right fielder. What base should the right fielder throw to?

Back

3rd

Front

Imagine you are the left fielder, there is a baserunner on third base, and a ground ball is hit to you. Where are you throwing the ball?

Back

Second

Front

When there is a person on second and we are in regular defense, who covers second base if the batter bunts?

Back

Centerfielder

Front

Who covers second on a double play when the ball is hit to the pitcher?

Back

Shortstop

Front

How should an outfielder throw a ball to a base? Options: Untouchable for the cutoff person to reach, through your cutoff, to your cutoff

Back

through your cutoff

Front

Defense Situation: You are playing Center Field (CF). There is a runner on third base. There is 1 out. The batter hits a fly ball to you that you catch. The runner is tagging up from third base. Where should you throw the ball? Who is the cut that you should throw through?

Back

Home Plate through 1st Base Cut

Front

Defense Situation: You are playing Right Field (RF). There are no runners on base. There are 0 outs. The batter gets a base hit down the right field line that gets past the first baseman. You retrieve the ball. Who is your cut off man that you should throw the ball to?

Back

Second Baseman

Front

Defensive Situation: You are playing First Base (1B). There is a runner on third base. There are 2 outs. The batter hits a ground ball to you that you catch. What should you do?

Back

Step on first base

Front

When attempting to get a runner out on a force play, is it necessary to touch the runner with the ball?

Back

False

Front

When playing at infield positions, fielders should not stand on the bases, but off to the side of the base.

Back

True