(Unit 3) Quiz 3.7 Softball and Baseball

How many innings does a softball game usually last

7

How many innings does a baseball game usually last

9

How many players are on the field during a traditional softball/baseball games?

9

If a player hits the ball and runs to second base, this is called

A double

A ball that never goes in to the field of play or does not remain in play before it passes first or third base is called

A foul

If the ball is hit over the back fence in the outfield, it is called

A homerun

The batter swings at a ball and misses it. What is this called?

A strike

When a batter is holding a bat, their non-dominate hand is on top of their dominate hand

False

While playing defense, the first baseman stand directly on first base.

False

The area around the bottom of the batter's shoulders to the bottom of the batter's knees is called

The strike zone

A right-handed baseball player should step with which foot when throwing a ball

Their left

Softball if pitched underhand

True

The "referee" of a baseball game is actually called an umpire

True

When a batter is holding a bat, their dominate hand is on top of their non-dominate hand

True

When fielding a fly ball, your first step is always backwards

True

If a player hits a foul ball after two strikes, it counts as an out

False

Softball fields are larger than baseball fields

False

Another name for a mistake made by the defense is

An error

The period of time in which both teams have a chance on the field and a chance to bat is called

An inning

4 strikes equal an out in softball

False

Baseball is pitched underhand

False