Softball traces its roots back to the late 1800s, and George Hancock is considered the father of softball. The game is about two teams of nine players alternate take turns at batting and fielding. Currently, Eddie Feigner holds the fastest pitch on record. Are you a big softball fan or player? Test how much you know about the game below.
Batter
Shortstop
Pitcher
Centre Field
Right Field
12
9
5
10
21
4
8
6
3
2
Someone calls foul
Is not touched by the ball
A fly ball is caught by a player
They have 3 balls
The batter hits a grounder and gets to the base before the ball
2
6
7
9
5
Baseball Diamond
Baseball Field
Oval
Infield
Playing Field
7
2
5
12
3
A hit where the batter gets to 2nd base
A mistake made by a defensive player
The batter dosn't take a full swing because they are trying to keep the ball in the infield
A ball hit hight in the air, usaually to the outfield
A hit that allows the batter to touch all the bases