Understanding Softball

How many players are there in each softball team?

• 11 players

• 10 players

• At least 9 players

• 7 players

How long is a typical softball game?

• 9 innings

• 5 innings

• 10 innings

• 7 innings

What is the role of the pitcher in softball?

• To hit the ball

• To catch fly balls

• To throw the ball to the batter

• To run bases

What is the main goal of the batter?

• To hit the ball into fair territory and run bases

• To pitch the ball

• To catch the ball

• To tag other players

How can a batter be declared out?

• By running to all bases in one hit

• By catching the ball

• By hitting a ground ball and being tagged before reaching a base

• By missing the pitch once

Which of the following is NOT a way a batter can get out?

• By running out of the baseline

• By missing three pitches

• By hitting a fly ball that is caught

• By tagging the first baseman

What must a batter do after hitting the ball into fair territory?

• Run to at least first base without getting out

• Tag the pitcher

• Immediately stop at the home plate

• Leave the field

How many bases must a batter run to be safe?

• At least one

• Exactly two

• Three

• All four bases

What happens when the fielding team puts out three batters?

• The inning continues

• A timeout is called

• The game ends

• The teams switch roles

What happens at the end of seven innings?

• A new game starts

• Teams switch fields

• Extra innings are played if tied

• The team with the most runs wins