Across
- 3. The fundamentals of softball are the same as this sport
- 5. The grassy area beyond the bases
- 7. Type of out when throwing the ball to a base before the runner gets there
- 13. This team bats in the bottom of an inning
- 14. This type of softball requires pitches to be between 6–12 feet high
- 15. Softball was originally called __________ baseball
- 17. The team that is fielding is playing _______________
- 19. Where the batter stands and runs are scored
- 20. Number of players per side on defense
- 21. The team with the most number of these wins the game
- 23. The player that wears a mask and is positioned behind home plate
Down
- 1. These are made of aluminum, composite, or wood
- 2. Players wear these to catch the ball
- 4. Number of called "balls" before a player walks to first base
- 6. The standard softball size in inches
- 8. Players wear these to help with traction and prevent slipping on dirt or grass
- 9. The area where the pitcher throws from
- 10. The number of bases on a field (including home)
- 11. The pitcher wants the ball to pass through this zone
- 12. The city where softball began
- 14. Usual number of innings
- 16. In 1996, softball was added to the ____________
- 17. The shape of a playing field
- 18. Each team bats until there are this many outs
- 22. How a softball is pitched