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What happens in softball when a fly ball is hit and the base runner is not on a base?
Baserunner is out. Can't leave base til ball is hit.
What is a base runner in softball?
after you hit the ball, you run to first base and you are a baserunner..
What happens if a baseball hits a runner?
If a batted ball hits a baserunner in fair territory, the baserunner is out and the batter is awarded first base. If the baserunner is in foul territory and is hit by a batted ball it is just a foul ball. If a baserunner is hit by a thrown ball the ball is still in play, unless it is determined that the baserunner purposely moved into the path of the thrown ball, or is running out of the base path, then the baserunner is out for interference.
Define a stolen base in softball?
when a baserunner decides to sprint to the next base right after the pitcher releases the ball. It is a risk. But once the catcher catches the ball that was just pitched, the catcher can very quickly decide to throw the ball to the base and try to get the baserunner, or stealer, out.
What happens if a base runner leaves the base or is standing off the base and the pitcher releases the ball in softball?
runner is out
If a batted ball hits a base runner who is on the bag but is in foul ground what happens?
If a baserunner is in foul ground and is hit by a batted ball, the ball is declared foul and all runners return to their previously occupied base, regardless of whether or not the runner that was hit was standing on the base.
What is a forceout in baseball?
A baserunner may lose his right to occupy a base when a batter becomes a baserunner. The original baserunner could be thrown out when forced to advance, this becomes a force out. Example: Baserunner on first, batter hits a ground ball, the baserunner on first must try to advance, so the batter may try to advance to first, should a fielder field the ground ball and throw to another fielder at 2nd base, who then tags the base for the out, this is a force out of the runner who originally occupied first base.
Outfielder knocks ball out of play baserunner past second what base does he go to?
Third
Do other runners advance if a base runner hinders a fielder in fielding a batted ball?
no, it is an immediate dead ball and baserunner is out
What if a ball hits a baserunner while standing on a base?
Nothing, as long as the runner is touching the base. A runner is out only if touched by a batted ball that is still in play if he is off the base.
What is a baserunner?
In the game of baseball, a baserunner is a player who is on base, ready to run to the next base.
In softball when are the fielders able to use a force out?
Hello. A force out can be used when the runner is 'forced' to move to the next base. For example, when there's a baserunner at first and the batter hits the ball, there are force outs at both first (where the batter must go) and second (since the batter is coming to first, it forces the baserunner to second). However, if the ball is caught, the baserunner may stay at first since the batter is out. If the baserunner is not 'forced' to move to the next base, a force out cannot be used. For example, when there's a baserunner at second, first is empty and the batter hits the ball, there is only a force out at first. Since the baserunner on second does not have to yield her base to a runner directly behind her, she must be tagged to make the out if she tries to take third. Even in a situation where a force out will work, a tag is also an out. So IMO if the runner is off base and you can tag her, do it, then look to see if there are other outs that could be made.
