**Softball** Flashcards
(11 cards)
Forced out
When a defensive player gets the ball to a base before a runner who must advance to that base arrives.
Double play
When the defense records two outs in one play
Fly ball
A Ball that is hit high into the air long enough for a defensive player to catch it before it touches the ground.
Strike
A pitched ball that meets certain conditions, counting against the batter(swing and a miss)
Ball
A pitch that does not pass through the strike zone and the batter does not swing at it
Inning
A segment of the game during which both teams have a chance to bat and field
Out
A player can be called out on a strikeout, fly ball, double play and a forced out
Foul ball
A batted ball that goes outside the foul lines and lands in foul territory
Walk
Occurs when the pitcher throws four balls outside the strike zone and the batter does not swing at them. The batter is then awarded first base(a walk)
How many outs at bat before your team has to go to the outfield?
3 outs
How is the ball pitched in softball?
Pitched underhand