Question 1

What is the main objective in softball?

Accepted Answer

To hit the ball with a bat and run around the bases.

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To hit the ball without using a bat.

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To score points by tagging other players.

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To catch as many balls as possible.

Question 2

How many players are on each team in softball?

Accepted Answer

Nine players.

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Seven players.

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Ten players.

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Eight players.

Question 3

What happens at the end of the game if the score is tied?

Accepted Answer

Extra innings will be played until a winner is found.

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The game is declared a draw.

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A penalty shootout is held.

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Both teams win.

Question 4

How many innings are played in a softball game?

Accepted Answer

Seven innings.

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Five innings.

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Nine innings.

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Ten innings.

Question 5

What defines a strike in softball?

Accepted Answer

A batter swings and misses the ball.

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A batter hits the ball and runs.

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A pitch is caught by the catcher.

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A pitch is thrown outside the strike zone.

Question 6

What is required for a player to score a run?

Accepted Answer

The batter must hit the ball and make it around the bases.

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The batter must tag every player on the field.

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The batter must hit the ball far into the outfield.

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The batter must successfully catch the ball.

Question 7

What occurs when the batter hits the ball into the foul area?

Accepted Answer

The ball is deemed dead and the play restarts.

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The batting team scores a point.

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The game continues without interruption.

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The batter is called out immediately.

Question 8

How high must the pitch be delivered in softball?

Accepted Answer

In an arc of 6 to 10 feet.

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In a straight line at 3 feet.

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At least 12 feet high.

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In a flat throw.

Question 9

What is prohibited for pitchers in softball regarding the ball?

Accepted Answer

Using any kind of tape or substance on the ball.

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Holding the ball for too long before pitching.

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Throwing the ball underhand.

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Throwing the ball to the catcher after a pitch.

Question 10

What is the consequence of a team getting three batters out in an inning?

Accepted Answer

The inning ends and teams switch roles.

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The game is won.

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The game continues with another inning.

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The team loses a player.

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