Softball Worksheet

1. Name the person that is credited for inventing the game of softball:
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2. Describe an “inning”:
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3. Name 2 skills (key concepts) used in the game of softball:

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4. Describe 2 key points for successful batting (hitting the ball):

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5.Name 2 ways a batter may be out:

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6. How many players are on ONE team in slow-pitch softball? _______________

7. Describe what is meant by “tagging up” during a game: ______________________________

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8. If a player hits a “double”, what base will he or she be on? __________

9. When the batter swings and misses a pitch it is known as a __________________________

10. Name a key point for fielding a ground ball:

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