SOFTBALL STUDY SHEET

The Game: The object of the game is to outscore the opponent. Each team is allowed 3 outs per inning in a seven (7) inning game.

The Positions: 7 8 9

1. Pitcher 6. Shortstop 10

2. Catcher 7. Left Field

3. First Base 8. Center Field 6 4

4. Second Base 9. Right Field

5. Third Base 10. Short Center

5 1 3

Rules & Regulations:

Equipment - Four (4) bases, bat and ball

Fundamentals- 2

Throwing – Step forward with opposite foot of throwing hand.

Grip – Place dominant hand on top.

The higher the grip – the more control.

The lower the grip – the more power.

Fielding – Place body in front of the ball.

Ground ball (below waist) fingers face downward.

Fly ball (above waist) fingers face upward.

Tagging Up – On a fly ball, the base runner returns to the base, waits for the ball to be touched-then may advance.

Force Out – When a runner must advance and the fielder tags the base before the runner does.

Infield Fly Rule – Occurs when runners are on 1^st and 2^nd, or 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd with one (1) out or less. The batter hits a catchable fly ball,

the batter is then called out and all runners may advance at their own risk.

Base Running – Runners should make fists when running.

Touch the inside corners of the bases.

Avoid contact or slide coming to a base