Level 2 Softball Quiz

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    In coach pitch, who does the pitching?

    • A coach from the team in the field
    • A coach from the team batting
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  • 2. 

    In slow-pitch softball, how many players are on the field at a time?

    • 10 

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 10 
    Explanation
    Slow-pitch softball typically has 10 players on the field at a time. This includes the pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, and four outfielders. This differs from fast-pitch softball, which has only 9 players on the field. The extra player in slow-pitch is usually an extra outfielder, often positioned in the outfield between the shortstop and second base.  Sources and related content

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  • 3. 

    What is a safety base?

    • A free base is given to the batter

    • It is the orange base that is attached to first base

    • When each player is allowed to advance a base

    Correct Answer
    A. It is the orange base that is attached to first base
    Explanation
    This is to prevent the runner and person on first base from colliding. Special Olympics Minnesota uses a safety base at the fields that have them.

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  • 4. 

    An inning of softball consists of three outs or 10 batters whichever comes first.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An inning of softball consists of three outs or 10 batters whichever comes first. This means that an inning can end after three outs have been made or if 10 batters have had their turn at bat. This rule ensures that each team has a fair chance to score runs and prevents one team from dominating the game by having an excessive number of at-bats in one inning. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 5. 

    A softball team may bat their entire roster if and only if the opposing team agrees to allow it.  If the opposing team does not allow it, the maximum number of batters allowed is 11.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A softball team can only bat their entire roster if the opposing team agrees to it. If the opposing team does not allow it, then the maximum number of batters allowed is 11. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 6. 

    A 3-ball, 2-strike count with one courtesy foul is used in all Traditional and Unified softball games.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In Traditional and Unified softball games, a 3-ball, 2-strike count with one courtesy foul is used. This means that the batter will have three balls and two strikes before being considered out. Additionally, they are allowed one courtesy foul, which means if they hit a foul ball on their last strike, they will be given another chance to hit. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 7. 

    When can a coach physically assist an athlete run the bases?

    • When they need to tag up

    • When they are rounding third

    • Physically assisting an athlete on base is not allowed

    Correct Answer
    A. Physically assisting an athlete on base is not allowed
    Explanation
    While running the bases athletes cannot be touched and encouraged to run in a certain direction by a coach.If a coach touches or encourages a player with physical actions, the batter/runner will be declared out.

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  • 8. 

    What is not a skills station in the Individual Skills event?

    • Hitting

    • Fielding

    • Bunting

    • Throwing

    • Base race

    Correct Answer
    A. Bunting
    Explanation
    Bunting is not a skills station in the Individual Skills event. The other options, such as hitting, fielding, throwing, and base race, are all skills stations that are typically included in the event. Bunting, on the other hand, is not commonly included as a separate station in this type of event.

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  • 9. 

    Coach Pitch and T-ball have been combined into one event?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Athletes in Coach Pitch that need a tee may use a tee when they are batting. T-Ball assistance is meant for athletes that are unable to hit a pitch.

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  • 10. 

    How many pitches are allowed per batter in coach pitch?

    • Six pitch, three-swing rule

    • Four pitch, three-swing rule

    • Six pitch, two-swing rule

    • Four pitch, two-swing rule

    Correct Answer
    A. Six pitch, three-swing rule
    Explanation
    A six-pitch, three-swing rule will be enforced in coach pitch softball. After six pitches or three
    swings, whichever comes first, the batter will be declared out. Players cannot be walked.

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