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Test yourself! Take this Softball Quiz | Sports Other

This is just a little quiz about my all time favorite sport!

A multiple-choice quiz by shakira13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shakira13

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
2571

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (2/5), Guest 202 (1/5), Guest 121 (3/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. What is the maximum number of umpires you will see on a diamond at one time in a proper game of softball? Hint

Three

Two

Four

Six

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Question 2 of 5

2. In the 1996 Olympics when Australia and the US were playing in the rounds. What controversial event happened for the US team? Hint

The pitcher refused to pitch

The coach got ejected

A US Batter/Runner missed home plate on a over the fence home run!

A runner missed home plate

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Question 3 of 5

3. In the 2000 Summer Olympics, which Australian realised that the U.S. player had missed home plate and got the Australian team to tag the runner? Hint

Brooke Wilins, the Pitcher

Bob Crudginton, the Coach

Kerry Dienelt, the First Base

Joanne Brown, the Catcher

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the maximum number of innings you can have in a softball match, without having a tie-breaker? Hint

Nine

Seven

Five

Six

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Question 5 of 5

5. What are the three grades played at National Championships in Australia? Hint

Under 16's, Under 19's and Under 23's

Under 15's, Under 18's and Under 23's

Under 16's, Under 19's and Opens

Under 17's, Under 19's and Opens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the maximum number of umpires you will see on a diamond at one time in a proper game of softball?

Answer: Six

The Umpires would be at Home, First Base, Second Base, Third Base, Left Field Line and Right Field Line. The game would get a bit boring for the umpires though as there is no rotation!

2. In the 1996 Olympics when Australia and the US were playing in the rounds. What controversial event happened for the US team?

Answer: A US Batter/Runner missed home plate on a over the fence home run!

This led to Joanne Brown hitting a home run for Australia, hitting home plate with two feet and winning the game for Australia.

3. In the 2000 Summer Olympics, which Australian realised that the U.S. player had missed home plate and got the Australian team to tag the runner?

Answer: Kerry Dienelt, the First Base

It was Kerry Dienelt, who was playing first base, and she got her team to tag the runner out. Australia went on to win the bronze medal.

4. What is the maximum number of innings you can have in a softball match, without having a tie-breaker?

Answer: Seven

You can have Seven innings, and if the score is still tied after seven you can have a tie-breaker.

5. What are the three grades played at National Championships in Australia?

Answer: Under 16's, Under 19's and Opens

These three grades are played at both mens and womens Championships, usually throughout the first three months of the year.

Source: Author shakira13

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