Glosario de Softball Slo-Pitch
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131 terms available • A-Z alphabetical listing
Last updated: enero de 2026
Safety Base (Double First Base)
Definition: A double-sized base at first base, consisting of a white portion (fair territory) and an orange portion (foul territory). Why It Matters...
Pitcher’s Box
Definition: A rectangular area (typically 2 feet wide by 10 feet deep) from which the pitcher must deliver the ball. Why It Matters: The box allows ...
Interference
Definition: An act by an offensive player (batter or runner) that hinders, obstructs, or confuses a defensive player attempting to make a play. Why ...
Force Play
Definition: A situation where a runner is legally required to advance to the next base because the batter became a runner (e.g., a runner on first whe...
On-Base Percentage (OBP)
Definition: A statistical measure of how often a batter reaches base per plate appearance. It includes hits, walks, and hit-by-pitches. Rule/Context...
Obstruction
Definition: The act of a defensive player, not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding a batted ball, impeding the progress of a runn...
Illegal Pitch
Definition: A pitch delivered outside the rules (e.g., not meeting the required arc, stepping outside the pitching area, quick pitching). Rule/Co...
Ground Rule Double
Definition: A base award that grants the batter-runner two bases due to the ball leaving the field of play in fair territory (e.g., bouncing over the ...
Foul Tip
Definition: A batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher's glove and is legally caught. Rule/Context Note: The "Foul Tip"...
Fielder's Choice (FC)
Definition: A scoring play where the fielder chooses to put out a preceding runner rather than the batter, allowing the batter to reach base safely. ...
Extra Innings
Definition: Innings played after the regulation game ends (typically the 7th inning) because the score is tied. Rule/Context Note: Many leagues use...
Earned Run
Definition: A run scored that is charged directly to the pitcher without the benefit of a defensive error or passed ball. Rule/Context Note: Used p...
Designated Hitter (DH)
Definition: A player listed on the lineup card who only bats and is replaced on defense by the Defensive Position (Flex) player. This term is preferre...
Defensive Position (Flex)
Definition: A defensive player who is listed on the lineup card but does not bat. This player usually fields for the Designated Hitter (DH). Rule/C...
Mercy Rule
Definition: A rule ending the game early when a team leads by a set number of runs after a specific inning. Rule/Context Note: SPN typically uses 1...
Infield Fly Rule
Definition: A rule that declares the batter out on a routine fair pop-up with runners on 1st and 2nd (or bases loaded) and fewer than two outs. Rul...
Home Plate Scoring Line
Definition: A chalk line extending from home plate. Runners must cross the line to score rather than touching the plate. Rule/Context Note: Touchin...
Fake Tag
Definition: A deceptive act where a fielder pretends to apply a tag without possessing the ball, attempting to slow or stop the runner. Rule/Contex...
Encroachment
Definition: A defender entering a restricted zone before the batter makes contact or before the ball is hit. Rule/Context Note: In some SPN divisio...
Dead Ball Line
Definition: The boundary marking the field’s out-of-play area. Any ball crossing this line becomes a dead ball. Rule/Context Note: Affects overthro...
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