Match the term with the description. (3 points)

Question

Occurs when a
fielder fails to
make a play

A pitcher can
throw three of
these to get a
batter out

When a pitcher
throws out a base
runner

The player
responsible for the
area between
2 and 3 base

A ball hit outside
the 1 or 3 base
lines

A pitch thrown
outside the strike
zone

The player
positioned behind
home plate

The player on the
mound in the
middle of the field

Area over home plate
between the armpits
and the knees

The official behind
home plate

1Pick-off
2Catcher
3Strike
5nd rd
6Error
7st rd Ball
8Umpire
9Foul Ball
10Shortstop
11Pitcher
12st rd Strike zone

Answer 1

1- Pick-off: When a pitcher throws out a base runner.
2- Catcher: The player positioned behind home plate.
3- Strike: A pitch thrown outside the strike zone.
5- 2nd or 3rd rd: The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base.
6- Error: Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play.
7- 1st rd Ball: A ball hit outside the 1 or 3 base lines.
8- Umpire: The official behind home plate.
9- Foul Ball: A ball hit outside the foul lines.
10- Shortstop: The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base.
11- Pitcher: The player on the mound in the middle of the field.
12- 1st rd Strike zone: The area over home plate between the armpits and the knees.