Slow Pitch Softball Quiz

10 Questions | By KateTrnka | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 2069

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Softball is quite an exciting game, are you a member of a softball team? This quiz will go over the fundamental concepts in the game of slow pitch softball, including terminology, positions, and concepts. It is perfect for helping you get a shot when it comes to tryouts this year. All the best and hope you make the team!

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1.

How many innings are played in a slow pitch softball game?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  9
- E.
  
  21
2.

If there is a runner on 1st and another runner on 2nd and there are no outs - where are there force outs?
- A.
  
  Only 1st base
- B.
  
  1st and 2nd base
- C.
  
  1st, 2nd and 3rd base
- D.
  
  Only 2nd base
- E.
  
  Only 3rd base
3.

Which of the following is illegal in the game of slow pitch softball?
- A.
  
  Stealing a base
- B.
  
  Leading off from the base
- C.
  
  Bunting
- D.
  
  Pitching overhanded
- E.
  
  All of the above are illegal
4.

Which base always has a force out play?
- A.
  
  1st base
- B.
  
  2nd base
- C.
  
  3rd base
- D.
  
  Home plate
- E.
  
  None of the above
5.

A batter is called "out" when s/he has _______ strikes.
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
- E.
  
  None of the above
6.

Besides the pitcher and catcher, there are ________ infielders on the field at one time.
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Six
- E.
  
  You can have as many infielders are you want
7.

A game is being played between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers in the city of Milwaukee. It's the top of the 3rd inning. Which team is up to bat?
- A.
  
  There is no way to determine this with this information
- B.
  
  Whoever is winning
- C.
  
  The Chicago Cubs
- D.
  
  The Milwaukee Brewers
8.

A batter/runner is ____________ when the ball that s/he hits is caught on a "fly".
- A.
  
  Out
- B.
  
  Safe
- C.
  
  Reserved
- D.
  
  Walked
9.

The person who tosses the ball so that the batter can hit it, is called the _______________.
- A.
  
  Catcher
- B.
  
  Pitcher
- C.
  
  Shortstop
- D.
  
  Umpire
- E.
  
  First base person
10.

What is needed to be done to get a runner out in a force-out situation?
- A.
  
  The ball has to be thrown and caught near the base the runner is advancing to and that player has to step on the base before the runner gets to the base
- B.
  
  The ball is thrown at the runner and if they runner is hit, they are out
- C.
  
  The fielder has to force the runner off the base and then tag them
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above