Question

softball
across

1. softball pitchers pitch __________
2. where a runner gets one base but not from a hit
3. material that the bat is made out of
4. four balls = a ____
5. position between 2nd and 3rd
6. shoes that the players wear
7. an inaccurate pitch
8. # of positions on field
9. name of the field

down

1. pitch that curves
2. what the players wear
3. three strikes = one __
4. what the pitcher throws
5. person who directs the team
6. when a pitch goes over the fence
7. what the 3rd base coach does

word bank
shortstop pitches signals diamond uniforms aluminum
out walk nine ball coach homerun
steal cleats curveball underhand

Explanation:

Each clue is matched to the correct term from the word bank based on softball terminology:

1. A curving pitch is a curveball.
2. Softball pitchers use an underhand delivery.
3. A runner advancing without a hit is a steal.
4. Players wear uniforms.
5. Three strikes result in an out.
6. Softball bats are often aluminum.
7. The pitcher throws a ball.
8. The team leader is a coach.
9. A pitch over the fence is a homerun.
10. Four balls equal a walk.
11. The position between 2nd and 3rd is shortstop.
12. 3rd base coach gives signals.
13. Players wear cleats.
14. An inaccurate pitch is a wild pitch, but from the bank, pitches fits as a general term for errant throws, but more accurately, the only match is pitches.
15. There are nine field positions.
16. The field is called a diamond.

Answer:

Across:

1. underhand
2. steal
3. aluminum
4. walk
5. shortstop
6. cleats
7. pitches
8. nine
9. diamond

Down:

1. curveball
2. uniforms
3. out
4. ball
5. coach
6. homerun
7. signals