AY Honors/Slow-Pitch Softball/Answer Key
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1. Know the basic rules of slow-pitch softball.
2. What is the meaning of Good Sportsmanship?
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Good Sportsmanship
3. Name and demonstrate your understanding of the skills required for the ten (10) softball playing positions.
Infield
- pitcher
- catcher
- first baseman
- second baseman
- shortstop
- third baseman
Outfield
- left fielder
- center fielder
- right fielder
- rover
- In slow pitch softball there is an extra fielder, who is specified as a rover. Normally, the defensive team will play with four outfielders, meaning there is a left fielder, left-center fielder, right-center fielder, and right fielder.
4. Identify the following:
- Bat
- On deck circle
- Batter’s box
- Outfield
- Coaches’ box
- Pitcher’s mound
- Diamond Bags
- Pitching rubber
- Glove
- Right field
- Home base
- Left field
- Infield
- Softball
5. Define or explain the following game terms:
- Bases Loaded
- Home team
- Bunt
- Innings
- Fielder’s choice
- Lineup
- Fly Ball
- Popup
- Force Play
- Run
- Foul tip
- Score
- Grand Slam
- Strike zone
- Grounder
- The count
- Home run
- Walk
6. Explain the following official’s calls or rules:
- Double Play
- Ground rule double
- Error
- Infield fly rule
- Fair ball
- Out
- Foul ball
- Safe
7. Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.
8. List and describe five (5) responsibilities of an umpire.
9. Name 5 mental and physical attributes to be gained from slow-pitch softball.
10. As a team or individual, develop a plan to practice outreach while completing the requirements for this honor. Possible options could include the following:
- a. Invite 3 friends not from your church to play a game.
- b. Have prayer before each game.
- c. Exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play.
11. Play three (3) slow-pitch official games with an umpire and demonstrate reasonable skills.
12. Write a one page report on a famous athlete. Discuss why they are or are not a good Christian role model.
13. Discuss with your Pathfinder leader, pastor or teacher the problems facing a Seventh-day Adventist youth considering participating in sports in Jr. High, High School or college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Problems faced by SDA sports participants
