Softball

For your Final Exam make sure you can diagram the softball field with positions as you see below. Know the definitions of the terms below.

Look at the diagram above for softball positions.

SOFTBALL TERMS:

1. Innings 6. Offense 11. Fly Ball 16. Single 21. Backstop

2. Outs 7. Defense 12. Ground Ball 17. Double 22. Roster

3. Strike Zone 8. Force Out 13. Error 18. Triple 23. Line Up

4. Strikes 9. Foul Ball 14. Steal 19. Home Run 24. Infield

5. Balls 10. Tagging Up 15. Hits 20. Pickle 25. Outfield

26. Offense

27. Defense

28. Tag Out

29. Base on Balls

30. Fielder's Choice

Today we discussed the differences between softball and baseball in both rules, field dimensions, and equipment.

As a lead up to a real softball game we will be playing kickball. The rules and strategies are very similar and for those who are not as skilled in hitting and catching right now, you can learn the how the game is played through kickball.