Softball Rules Quiz.docx

Softball Rules Quiz – 03 11 15 with answers in RED‐ ‐

1) The "slot" position for the plate umpire allows you to see the pitch from the pitchers hand to

the catches glove ? T of F

2) On a batted ball into fair territory the plate umpire should exit to the catchers left & trail the

batter Softball Rules Quiz – 03 11 15 with answers in RED 1) The "slot" position for the plate umpire ‐ ‐allows you to see the pitch from the pitchers hand to the catches glove ? T of F 2) On a batted ball into fair territory the plate umpire should exit to the catchers left & trail the batter / runner ? T of F 3) With no runners on base , the base umpires starting position is 18 21 feet behind 1st base, in fair territory.‐ T or F 4) On a tag play, the base umpire takes a position 45 degrees to the path of the runner, 10 12 feet ‐from the play ? T of F 5) Plate umpire should trail the batter / runner 2/3rds down the 1st base line ? T or F/ runner ? T of F

3) With no runners on base , the base umpires starting position is 18 21 feet behind 1st base, in‐

fair territory. T or F

4) On a tag play, the base umpire takes a position 45 degrees to the path of the runner, 10 12‐

feet from the play ? T of F

5) Plate umpire should trail the batter / runner 2/3rds down the 1st base line ? T or F

Softball Rules Quiz – 03 4 15‐ ‐

1. The pitcher shall not throw to a base while a foot is in contact with the pitchers plate after

having taken the pitchers position? T or F What is the penalty?

2. The pitcher must take a position with shoulders in line with 1st & 3rd base and the ball in only

the pitching hand. T or F

3. When in the pitching position prior to the pitch , both the pivot foot and non pivot foot must‐

start in contact with the pitchers plate and with in the 24" pitchers plate ? T or F‐

4. Before the pitchers hands come together the pitcher may legally step back from the pitchers

plate with only the non pivot foot?‐

5. While the pitcher stands behind ( totally off ) the pitchers plate she takes the sign from the

catcher, then legally takes position on the pitchers plate , stops , simulates taking a sign the

pitches the ball . Legal or Illegal?


1. The DP/FLEX option can be used provided it is made known to the home plate umpire, prior

to the start of each inning. T or F

2. The name of the player for whom the DP is batting (FLEX) will be placed in the 10th position in

the lineup. T or F

3. The DP can only play defense for the FLEX. T or F

4. Once the game has started the player in the FLEX position on the lineup card can bat for any

of the 9 players listed as starters.

T or F

5. Starting "2015" the DP/FLEX option is no longer permitted for Jr. High games. Only high school

JV & Varsity are permitted to use this. T or F


1. Upon arriving at the softball field it is up to the umpire’s discretion whether to check team

Player’s equipment or not, it is only required to verify with the coaches in the pre game if their‐

team is legally and properly equipped T or F

2. Teams lineup cards shall include the first initial and last name, jersey number, position and

batting order of each starting player and each eligible substitute. T or F

3. Umpires shall decide whether the grounds and other conditions are suitable for starting the

game. T or F

4. The home team can warm up on the field while the pre game coaches / umpire meeting takes‐

place. T or F

5. The home plate umpire should always deliver the ground rules. T or F


1. Obstruction is the act of the defense of team member that hinders or impedes a batters

attempt to make contact with a pinched ball or that impedes the progress of a runner or batter/

runner who is legally running bases, unless the Fielder is in possession of the ball or is making

the initial play on a batted ball. T or F

2. Obstruction is only called when the runner intentionally impedes the fielders ability to field a

batted ball. T or F

3. Interference is only defined as an act of physical contact by a runner that can be intentional or

unintentional. T or F

4. When there is interference called by the umpire ( with runners on 1st & 2nd base) , only 1 out

can be called and the play is dead. T or F

5. OnlKICKBALL/SOFTBALL QUIZ

Read each question carefully. Write “T” for true or “F” for false on the line next to the question.

1. _______ A player running the bases may over run any base and still be safe.

2. _______ A player on 1st base must advance to 2

nd base if the ball is put into

play as a ground ball.

3. _______ Ball players need good reaction time and agility.

4. _______ Base runners can lead off their base before the ball is contacted by the

kicker or batter.

5. _______ Fielders cannot throw the ball at the base runner to get them out.

6. _______ A fielder must tag a base runner going to another base if there was no

force.

7. _______ Fair territory is defined by the line going from home plate through 1st

and 3rd base extended.

8. _______ A base runner must tag up before running to the next base if the fielding

team catches the kicked or batted ball on the fly.

9. _______ An official softball or kickball game is 7 innings.

10. _______ An inning is called once everyone on your team has had a chance to kick

or bat the ball.

11. _______ In softball or kickball, you are out if you foul the third strike.

12. _______ If a batted or kicked ball contacts a base runner as they are moving around the

they are still safe and the pitch is replayed.

EXTRA CREDIT:

What is the infield fly rule?y the Base umpire can call obstruction when it occurs between 1st & 2nd or 2nd & 3rd

base. T or F

. How many innings are played in a slow pitch softball game?A.3B.5C.7D.9E.21

2. If there is a runner on 1st and another runner on 2nd and there are no outs - where are there force outs?

A.

Only 1st base

B.

1st and 2nd base

C.1st, 2nd and 3rd baseD.

Only 2nd base

E.Only 3rd base

3. Which of the following is illegal in the game of slow pitch softball?

A.Stealing a base

B.

Leading off from the base

C.BuntingD.Pitching overhandedE.All of the above are illegal

4. Which base always has a force out play?

A.1st baseB.

2nd base

C.

3rd base

D.Home plateE.None of the above

5. A batter is called "out" when s/he has _______ strikes.

A.OneB.TwoC.ThreeD.FourE.None of the above

6. Besides the pitcher and catcher, there are ________ infielders on the field at one time.

A.ThreeB.FourC.FiveD Six

.E.You can have as many infielders are you want

7. A game is being played between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers in the city of Milwaukee. It's the top of the 3rd inning. Which team is up to bat?

A.There is no way to determine this with this information

B.Whoever is winning

C.

The Chicago Cubs

D.The Milwaukee Brewers

8. A batter/runner is ____________ when the ball that s/he hits is caught on a "fly".

A.OutB.SafeC.ReservedD.Walked

9. The person who tosses the ball so that the batter can hit it, is called the _______________.

A.

Catcher

B.PitcherC.ShortstopD.

Umpire

E.First base person

10. What is needed to be done to get a runner out in a force-out situation?

A.

The ball has to be thrown and caught near the base the runner is advancing to and that player has to step on the base before the runner gets to the base

B.

The ball is thrown at the runner and if they runner is hit, they are out

C.

The fielder has to force the runner off the base and then tag them

D.All of the above

E.None of the above

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