Trivia Questions On Softball!
Explore key rules and scenarios in softball with this engaging trivia quiz! Assess your understanding of game mechanics like base running, force plays, and outfield catches. Perfect for players and enthusiasts aiming to enhance their strategic knowledge of softball.
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When you overrun First Base and are called safe, The proper way to turn is towards the field of play?
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
B. FALSEExplanation
When a player overruns first base after hitting the ball and is called safe, the proper way to turn is towards foul territory, not towards the field of play. If the player turns towards the field of play, it can be interpreted by the umpires that the player is making an attempt to advance to second base, making them liable to be tagged out. Turning towards foul territory clearly indicates that the player is not attempting to advance to the next base.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is a Force Play?
- A.
A fly ball when their is a runner on base?
- B.
A base-runner who is required to run
- C.
A runner who is not required to run
- D.
A play when the fielder must apply a tag to get the runner out
Correct Answer
B. A base-runner who is required to runExplanation
A force play is a situation in baseball where a base-runner is required to advance to the next base because the batter has hit the ball and is running towards first base. This usually happens when there are already runners on base and the bases are occupied. The base-runner is "forced" to run to the next base to create space for the following runners. In a force play, the fielder must touch the base with the ball or tag the runner before they reach the base in order to get them out.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to the Ottawa CO-ED softball rules what happens, the batter is walked?
- A.
Batter is awarded 1st base
- B.
Batter is Awarded 2nd base
- C.
Batter is awarded 1st base but a run is added to the batting teams score
- D.
No walks are rewarded and the batter must hit
Correct Answer
B. Batter is Awarded 2nd baseExplanation
According to the Ottawa CO-ED softball rules, when the batter is walked, they are awarded 2nd base.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When there are 2 outs and runners on base, a fly ball is caught in the outfield the play is dead after the catch?
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
Correct Answer
A. TRUEExplanation
The play is dead because that would become the 3rd out. However, if there is less then 2 outs get the ball into the infield because the runners can tag up.Rate this question:
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- 5.
If a runner is tagging from 1 base to the next after a fly ball is caught, The team fielding must _____________________________________ to get the runner out?
- A.
Get the ball and touch the base the runner is running to before the runner is there?
- B.
Get the ball and touch the base where the runner is coming from before the runner makes it to the next base
- C.
Tag the runner before he/she touches the base?
- D.
Throw the ball at the runner. and if the runner is hit he/she is considered out
Correct Answer
C. Tag the runner before he/she touches the base?Explanation
You must tag the runner because it is not a force play. however, the runner is not allowed to run to the next base until the ball is caught. The only way this rule doesn't apply is if the runner is running home because all the catcher has to do is have their foot on home plate and no tag is necessary.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If Josh is on the 1st base ( as in the runner) and Alison is up to bat. Alison hits a ground ball and the team opts to get the runner out at 1st base first. The team then realizes they have a chance to get Josh out at 2nd base. Does Josh have to run to second or can he go back to first?
- A.
Josh Must run to second base
- B.
Josh has the option of going back to first
Correct Answer
B. Josh has the option of going back to firstExplanation
Nice guess to whoever chose B. Since Alison was out at first base Josh has the option to run back to first if they try and make a play at 2nd. They must however tag Josh to get him out because they have taken the force playoff by choosing to get the secondary runner rather than the lead runner. if u need this explained again I will.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where is the Commitment Line Located in this League?
- A.
Between 1st and 2nd base Only
- B.
Between 2nd and 3rd base only
- C.
Between 3rd and Home Plate Only
- D.
In between Every single base including home plate
Correct Answer
C. Between 3rd and Home Plate OnlyExplanation
The commitment line is between 3rd and home only because in most cases to get the runner out going home a tag must be applied. To make sure there are no collisions between the runner and the catcher they install a commitment line and once the runner crosses that line the runner must run all the way home and therefore making it a force play and the catcher just has to have his/her foot on home plate to get them out?Rate this question:
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- 8.
What happens when you foul a ball when you have 2 strikes according to the Ottawa CO_ED softball league?
- A.
Nothing. You are allowed as many fouls as u want with 2 strikes
- B.
You are only allowed 1 foul ball with 2 strikes and the next one you foul you are called out?
- C.
You are called out and is considered a strike out when you foul the ball with 2 strikes on you
- D.
You are awarded 1st base because fouls are hard to do
Correct Answer
C. You are called out and is considered a strike out when you foul the ball with 2 strikes on youExplanation
In actual baseball, you are allowed as many as you want. But in this league, a foul ball on 2 strikes is in fact a strikeout. If you hit a foul ball it is considered a strike when you don't have any strikes on you when your up to bat or have 1 strike against you. Just not when there is 2 outs.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If you are on base and you do not tag when a fly ball is caught? What is the most simple play to get the runner out?
- A.
Throw the ball and touch the base that the runner was standing on before they took off?
- B.
Throw the ball and touch the base that the runner is running to?
- C.
They Must Tag the runner
- D.
Nothing. The runner is automatically called out because the runner must be standing on the base when the ball is caught
- E.
All you have to do is touch the base if the runner is not back there yet. It is okay to leave the base once the ball is caught to try and go 2 the next base but if ur off the base and already running before the ball is caught you must retreat back to that base before the ball gets there.
Correct Answer
A. Throw the ball and touch the base that the runner was standing on before they took off?Explanation
If the runner on base does not tag when a fly ball is caught, the most simple play to get the runner out is to throw the ball and touch the base that the runner was standing on before they took off. This is because if the runner leaves the base before the ball is caught, they must return to that base before the ball gets there. By touching the base before the runner can reach it, they are considered out.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the maximum amount of runs one team can score in an inning according to the Ottawa CO-ED softball league?
- A.
All 7 innings is 5 runs
- B.
First 6 Innings is 7 runs and the last is unlimited
- C.
All 7 innings is 7 runs
- D.
All 7 innings is unlimited
Correct Answer
B. First 6 Innings is 7 runs and the last is unlimitedExplanation
If a team scores 7 runs in an inning the inning is over and the fielding team does not have 2 records 3 outs. Which means the fielding teams suck balls. Except for the last inning where the team must record 3 outs no matter whatRate this question:
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- 11.
Now everybody should know you must not touch the home plate when you are running home but to the right of it. Not only does the run not count but you are called out! Does everybody understand? Alright Good. Here is the question. What is the new team rule if you touch the home plate while running home?
- A.
Everybody says " awwww nice try"
- B.
Everybody says " Ohhh well, next time"
- C.
You must March your ass to the Beer Store IMMEDIATELY and pick up a fresh case of Brew for the team to enjoy.
Correct Answer
C. You must March your ass to the Beer Store IMMEDIATELY and pick up a fresh case of Brew for the team to enjoy.Explanation
It is such an easy rule to remember so this will help everybody think when they are rounding the 3rd base and heading home.Rate this question:
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