Comprehensive Softball Rules,
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Terms in this set (27)
What is the primary objective To score runs by hitting the ball and
of softball? running around the bases.
How many players are Usually 9 players.
typically on a softball team?
What is the role of the Plate Stands behind home plate to make calls
Umpire? on plays.
What is a 'fair ball' in softball? A ball that lands in fair territory and is
playable.
, What does a 'strike' mean? A pitched ball that the batter swings at
and misses or doesn't swing at but is
called within the strike zone.
What is a 'home run'? A hit that allows the batter to circle all the
bases and score.
What is the significance of the The ball must rise at least 6 feet and no
'pitching arc' in slow pitch more than 12 feet.
softball?
What is the basic structure of A game usually consists of 7 innings, with
a softball game? teams alternating between batting and
fielding.
What does 'tagging up' mean? A base runner must wait until a fly ball is
caught before advancing to the next
base.
What is the definition of When an offensive player blocks a fielder.
'interference' in softball?
What is the role of the Keeps track of the score, outs, innings,
Scorekeeper in softball? runs, errors, and batting order.
Terminology, and Skills Guide | Questions
with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2026/2027
Save
Terms in this set (27)
What is the primary objective To score runs by hitting the ball and
of softball? running around the bases.
How many players are Usually 9 players.
typically on a softball team?
What is the role of the Plate Stands behind home plate to make calls
Umpire? on plays.
What is a 'fair ball' in softball? A ball that lands in fair territory and is
playable.
, What does a 'strike' mean? A pitched ball that the batter swings at
and misses or doesn't swing at but is
called within the strike zone.
What is a 'home run'? A hit that allows the batter to circle all the
bases and score.
What is the significance of the The ball must rise at least 6 feet and no
'pitching arc' in slow pitch more than 12 feet.
softball?
What is the basic structure of A game usually consists of 7 innings, with
a softball game? teams alternating between batting and
fielding.
What does 'tagging up' mean? A base runner must wait until a fly ball is
caught before advancing to the next
base.
What is the definition of When an offensive player blocks a fielder.
'interference' in softball?
What is the role of the Keeps track of the score, outs, innings,
Scorekeeper in softball? runs, errors, and batting order.
