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Test your softball knowledge

If you follow the game, then this should be a cinch, but if you’re completely new to the game then have a go of these testers of your knowledge after you have checked out our other softball articles.

Q1

The first softball ever used when the game was effectively born in 1887 was made of what?
- A rolled up sock
- A boxing glove
- A baseball
- A cricket ball
Q2

A softball is larger than a baseball. True or false?
- True
- False
Q3

What product that you will typically find at home is said to be good at helping break your softball glove in?
- Tooth Paste
- Shaving cream
- Salt
- Vinegar
Q4

A team’s innings automatically ends when how many of its batters are out?
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Seven
Q5

What happens if the scores are tied after the seventh innings?
- The game ends as a tie
- The number of outs is counted up
- A tiebreaker takes place to decide a winner
- The game is decided by the toss of a coin
Q6

How many bases are there on a softball field of play?
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
Q7

A runner attempting to run between bases runs 5ft (approximately 1.5m) outside of the baseline in an attempt to avoid being tagged. Is this allowed?
- Yes
- No
Q8

The pitcher must pitch the ball into a specific area to enable the batter a fair chance of hitting it? What is this area called?
- Strike zone
- Hitting area
- Target space
- Body zone
Q9

Softball made its debut as an Olympic sport at which Olympic Games?
- Los Angeles 1984
- Barcelona in 1992
- Atlanta in 1996
- Sydney 2000
Q10

Softball is included in the programme for the 2012 Olympic Games. True or false?
- True
- False

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A team’s innings automatically ends when how many of its batters are out?

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The first softball ever used when the game was effectively born in 1887 was made of what?

A softball is larger than a baseball. True or false?

What product that you will typically find at home is said to be good at helping break your softball glove in?

A team’s innings automatically ends when how many of its batters are out?

What happens if the scores are tied after the seventh innings?

How many bases are there on a softball field of play?

A runner attempting to run between bases runs 5ft (approximately 1.5m) outside of the baseline in an attempt to avoid being tagged. Is this allowed?

The pitcher must pitch the ball into a specific area to enable the batter a fair chance of hitting it? What is this area called?

Softball made its debut as an Olympic sport at which Olympic Games?

Softball is included in the programme for the 2012 Olympic Games. True or false?

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