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