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What base does a fielder never have to tag a base runner in softball?
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First base.
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If it is not forced out what must happen to a base runner to be called out in softball?
the fielder must tag the base runner
What can't a base fielder do in softball?
the base fielder cant catch
If a player is in the line of the runner and the runner runs into the player are they out?
If the fielder is attempting to make a play on a batted ball, and the base runner runs into the fielder, then the runner is out. If there is no play to be made on the ball, and the fielder is standing in the base line and is run into by the base runner, then it is interference on the fielder, and the runner is awarded the next base.
What is the difference between a softball and baseball field?
A baseball field is larger and it has a pitching mound. A softball field has an extended first base to protect the fielder and runner.
Does a fielder have to step on the base before making a tag out on the runner?
No, the fielder does NOT have to touch the base before tagging a runner out. The fielder only touches the base on a forced play.
Definition of play first in softball?
It's a play where in the fielder throws the ball to 1st base to get the batter-runner out. This play is always done when there are no runners on base.
What is a rundown in softball?
When the ball is thrown to a base where the runner is trying to advance. The runner instead of continuing to the base stops and tries to return to the base from which they came. The fielder then throws the ball to that base causing the runner to change their direction again and so forth until the runner is tagged out or safely reaches a base.
If a runner has to return to a base on a caught flyball is that a force out?
Yes. The fielder covering the base does NOT have to tag the runner. The runner is forced out when the fielder steps on the base before the runner can make it back. Got that.
Is a runner out on a force out at second base if the fielder drops the ball after touching second base for the out?
Yes, if the fielder had full possession of the ball when he touched the base the runner is out.
If the runner is tagged out then the fielder drops the ball and the runner touches the base is he out?
No
A runner not touching the base and a fielder touches him with a glove and ball is?
The runner is out as long as the fielder you touches has the ball in his glove
In softball if a runner on 3rd scores before a batter running to 1st is tagged instead of the fielder touching 1st base does the run count?
As long as it isn't the third out.
