Trivia Questions On Softball!

1. When there are 2 outs and runners on base, a fly ball is caught in the outfield the play is dead after the catch?

TRUE

FALSE

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.

Explanation

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.

2. What is a Force Play?

A fly ball when their is a runner on base?

A base-runner who is required to run

A runner who is not required to run

A play when the fielder must apply a tag to get the runner out

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.

Explanation

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.

3. When you overrun First Base and are called safe, The proper way to turn is towards the field of play?

TRUE

FALSE

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.

Explanation

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.

4. 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?

Everybody says " awwww nice try"

Everybody says " Ohhh well, next time"

It is such an easy rule to remember so this will help everybody think when they are rounding the 3rd base and heading home.

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.

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?

Get the ball and touch the base the runner is running to before the runner is there?

Tag the runner before he/she touches the base?

Throw the ball at the runner. and if the runner is hit he/she is considered out

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.

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.

6. 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?

Throw the ball and touch the base that the runner was standing on before they took off?

Throw the ball and touch the base that the runner is running to?

They Must Tag the runner

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.

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.

7. 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?

Josh Must run to second base

Josh has the option of going back to first

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.

Explanation

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.

8. What is the maximum amount of runs one team can score in an inning according to the Ottawa CO-ED softball league?

All 7 innings is 5 runs

First 6 Innings is 7 runs and the last is unlimited

All 7 innings is 7 runs

All 7 innings is unlimited

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 what

Explanation

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 what

9. Where is the Commitment Line Located in this League?

Between 1st and 2nd base Only

Between 2nd and 3rd base only

Between 3rd and Home Plate Only

In between Every single base including home plate

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?

Explanation

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?

10. What happens when you foul a ball when you have 2 strikes according to the Ottawa CO_ED softball league?

Nothing. You are allowed as many fouls as u want with 2 strikes

You are only allowed 1 foul ball with 2 strikes and the next one you foul you are called out?

You are called out and is considered a strike out when you foul the ball with 2 strikes on you

You are awarded 1st base because fouls are hard to do

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.

Explanation

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.