Level: 1
Category: Recreation
Year: 2006

Slow-Pitch Softball

  1. Know the basic rules of slow-pitch softball.
  2. What is the meaning of "good sportsmanship"?
  3. Name and demonstrate your understanding of the skills required for the 10 softball playing positions.
  4. Identify the following:
    1. Bat
    2. On deck circle
    3. Batter's box
    4. Outfield
    5. Coaches' box
    6. Pitcher's mound
    7. Diamond Bags
    8. Pitching rubber
    9. Glove
    10. Right field
    11. Home base
    12. Left field
    13. Infield
    14. Softball
  5. Define or explain the following game terms:
    1. Bases Loaded
    2. Home team
    3. Bunt
    4. Innings
    5. Fielder's choice
    6. Lineup
    7. Fly Ball
    8. Popup
    9. Force Play
    10. Run
    11. Foul tip
    12. Score
    13. Grand Slam
    14. Strike zone
    15. Grounder
    16. The count
    17. Home run
    18. Walk
  6. Explain the following official's calls or rules:
    1. Double Play
    2. Ground rule double
    3. Error
    4. Infield fly rule
    5. Fair ball
    6. Out
    7. Foul ball
    8. Safe
  7. Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.
  8. List and describe five responsibilities of an umpire.
  9. Name five 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 honour. Possible options could include the following.
    1. Invite three friends not from your church to play a game.
    2. Have prayer before each game.
    3. Exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play.
  11. Play three 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 junior high, high school, or college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?