**Softball** Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

Forced out

A

When a defensive player gets the ball to a base before a runner who must advance to that base arrives.

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2
Q

Double play

A

When the defense records two outs in one play

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3
Q

Fly ball

A

A Ball that is hit high into the air long enough for a defensive player to catch it before it touches the ground.

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4
Q

Strike

A

A pitched ball that meets certain conditions, counting against the batter(swing and a miss)

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5
Q

Ball

A

A pitch that does not pass through the strike zone and the batter does not swing at it

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6
Q

Inning

A

A segment of the game during which both teams have a chance to bat and field

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7
Q

Out

A

A player can be called out on a strikeout, fly ball, double play and a forced out

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8
Q

Foul ball

A

A batted ball that goes outside the foul lines and lands in foul territory

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9
Q

Walk

A

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)

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10
Q

How many outs at bat before your team has to go to the outfield?

A

3 outs

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11
Q

How is the ball pitched in softball?

A

Pitched underhand

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