What does a short stop do in softball?

Answer 1

A short stop is the position between 3rd & 2nd .The short stop is just like the second baseman ,but cover the base only when the ball is on the 1st base side .It also backs up 3rd base and act as a cut off for the out field.

Answer 2

a SS is pretty Important J. Roll plays SS a SS is Right between 3rd and 2nd so if it gets between those 2 bases he can get it

Answer 3

The short stop position is an infielder usually stationed between 2nd base and 3rd base.

Answer 4

There is no set distance for the shortstop he is free to move anywhere

Answer 5

It is called Short Stop because it is a short distance and they help out everyone in their position......(:

Answer 6

The short stop in Baseball basically means it's a position in the infield to field balls. The short stop is located in between second and third base and is a very important position.

Answer 7

Usually either 2 or 3.

Answer 8

the spot between 3rd base and 2nd base