Chalk Talk Softball Quiz
What is the distance between each base? 90 ft60 ft 65 ft 70 ft
Correct!! 60 ft is the distance between each base 60 ft is the distance between each base
How far is the pitchers mound from home plate? 40 ft 43 ft45 ft 35 ft
Correct!! The distance from the back of home plate the pitchers mound is 40 feet in high school softball The distance from the back of home plate the pitchers mound is 40 feet in high school softball
True or False on a drop third strike the batter is allowed to run to first base? TrueFalse
Correct!! True – If the catcher drops the ball on a third strike you are allowed to run to first base as long as the base is not occupied True – If the catcher drops the ball on a third strike you are allowed to run to first base as long as the base is not occupied
The infield-fly rule is in effect… Only when there are 2 outs Only with runners on 1st and 2nd All the time Doesn’t count if an outfielder catches the ball
Correct!! The infield fly rule is only in effect with runners on first and second base. The infield fly rule is only in effect with runners on first and second base. It eliminates the defense from intentionally dropping the ball to make a triple play It eliminates the defense from intentionally dropping the ball to make a triple play
As a base runner, a pop fly is hit and caught, you need to tag up… Sometimes Never Always Whenever you feel like it
Correct!! If the ball doesn’t touch the ground you ALWAYS need to tag up on any ball caught in the air (even a line drive) If the ball doesn’t touch the ground you ALWAYS need to tag up on any ball caught in the air (even a line drive)
A full count is when the batter has… 3 Balls 2 Strikes 4 Balls 3 Strikes 1 Ball 1 Strike 2 Balls 2 Strikes
Correct!! 3 balls and 2 strikes which means the batter will either get a walk a hit or possibly an out 3 balls and 2 strikes which means the batter will either get a walk a hit or possibly an out
As a batter you have 2 balls and 2 strikes on you. You bunt and it goes foul… Nothing happens to your count It’s a strike and your out If it landed fair it’s a fair ball It’s a ball
Correct!! It’s a strike and your out. It’s a risk to bunt with two strikes but sometimes you have to take that risk It’s a strike and your out. It’s a risk to bunt with two strikes but sometimes you have to take that risk
RBI stands for Runs Before Inning? TrueFalse
Correct RBI stands for Run Batted In. RBI stands for Run Batted In.
How many stitches are on a softball?
Correct!! There are 88 stitches on a softball There are 88 stitches on a softball
The End GOOD JOB!!!
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