Level: 1
Category: Recreation
Year: 2006

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 ten (10) softball playing positions.
  4. Identify the following:
    1. Bat On deck circle
    2. Batter's box Outfield
    3. Coaches' box Pitcher's mound
    4. Diamond Bags Pitching rubber
    5. Glove Right field
    6. Home base Left field
    7. Infield Softball
  5. Define or explain the following game terms:
    1. Bases loaded home team
    2. Bunt innings
    3. Fielder's choice lineup
    4. Fly ball popup
    5. Force play run
    6. Foul tip score
    7. Grand slam strike zone
    8. Grounder the count
    9. Home run walk
  6. Explain the following official's calls or rules:
    1. Double play ground rule double
    2. Error Infield fly rule
    3. Fair ball out
    4. Foul ball Safe
  7. Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.
  8. List and describe five (5) responsibilities of an umpire.
  9. Name five (5) 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 (3) 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 (3) 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 Jr. High, High School of college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?