Softball Game

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Across
  1. 3. The player who receives the ball behind home plate.
  2. 6. The offensive player who attempts to hit the ball.
  3. 7. PLATE The base where the batter stands and runners score.
  4. 9. The official who enforces the rules of the game.
  5. 10. A batting technique where the batter lightly taps the ball instead of swinging fully.
  6. 13. The player who throws the ball toward the batter.
  7. 15. A situation when a batter or runner is legally retired.
  8. 16. The shape formed by the four bases on a softball field.
  9. 17. The area inside the four bases of the softball field.
  10. 18. A protective hand equipment used to catch the ball.
Down
  1. 1. A piece of equipment used by a player to hit the ball.
  2. 2. Protective headgear worn by the batter.
  3. 4. A group of players competing together against another group.
  4. 5. The defensive player positioned between second and third base.
  5. 6. A pitch that is outside the strike zone and is not swung at.
  6. 8. A period of play in which both teams have a chance to bat and field.
  7. 10. A safe station that runners must reach during the game.
  8. 11. A pitch that enters the strike zone and is not hit successfully.
  9. 12. The grassy area beyond the infield.
  10. 14. A point scored when a player successfully reaches home plate.