(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