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Bristol Softball Association

Bristol Softball Association. Scoring the game. Why keep score?. Be involved Keep a record of what happened Keep track of the score and outs during a game Analyse team performance Maintain player statistics Improve batting, pitching and baserunning It’s fun!!!. The scorecard.

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Bristol Softball Association

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  1. Bristol Softball Association Scoring the game Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  2. Why keep score? Be involved Keep a record of what happened Keep track of the score and outs during a game Analyse team performance Maintain player statistics Improve batting, pitching and baserunning It’s fun!!! Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  3. The scorecard Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  4. The scorecard features General information (date, time, weather) Batting line-up with fielding positions Play by play action Batted balls Base-running Fielding Tally each player’s at-bats, hits, runs etc List the pitchers and their stats Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  5. The scorecard - after Lee Richmond’s perfect game Worcester Ruby Legs v Cleveland Blues (1880) Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  6. Learn the fielding code Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Deep Left Field Left Field Right Field Deep Right Field Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  7. Keeping score – the key points Write in batting order and fielding positions If an out is recorded: Record the combination of fielders making the out If a batter reaches base: Draw the basepath from home to their base Write how the player reaches base If a runner advances: Note the batter advancing the runner If a runner scores: Fill in the diamond Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  8. Scoring the ‘safes’ Safe hits 1B, 2B, 3B, HR If a home run, shade in the centre (run) Walk BB (Base on Balls) Fielders Choice FC (player reaching a base due to the defense's attempt to put out another runner) Errors (eg by Deep Left Field) E7 Ground Rule Double GBD Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  9. Scoring the safes on paper Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  10. Scoring the outs – batter retired • Strikeout • K or Ks (swinging) or Kc (called) • Caught by DLF • F7 (fly out in fair territory) • FO7 (caught in foul territory – foul out) • Line out to 3B (or pop out) • L5 (line out) or P5 (pop out) • Hit to 1B who steps on the base • U3 (unassisted) • Hit to 3B who throws to 1B • 5-3 • Infield Fly • IFR (closest fielder gets credit) • Keep track of the outs! 1 – 2 – 3 Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  11. Scoring the outs on paper Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  12. Scoring the outs – runner retired • Force out or a tag SS to 2B • 6-4 • Run down C – 2B – 1B – 2B • 2-4-3-4 • Note the number of the out Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  13. Scoring the outs – double plays • We need two entries here • Runner out (show the batter responsble) • Batter out Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  14. Keeping score – miscellaneous End of an inning: Rule off and put runs and hits at the bottom Extra innings: Use the extra columns in the scoresheet Substitutions: Draw a vertical line after the last at-bat for the previous player Write the new player's name and number in the second line of the Player Information section Batting around: Use the next column Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  15. Keeping score – an example Top of the first inning Left field Second base Catcher Right field Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  16. Keeping score – an example Smith singles to left field • Draw a line to first base • Write 1B to signify it was a single • If you like, draw a line showing the direction of the hit Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  17. Keeping score – an example Lawson Strikes out • Put K for a strike-out • You can put Kc (called) or Ks (swinging) • Show it was the first out of the inning Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  18. Keeping score – an example Henry walks, Smith goes to second base • Draw a line showing Smith going to second • Show it was batter 17 who got him there • Draw a line to first for Henry and put BB (walk) Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  19. Keeping score – an example Jones hits into a double play: SS-2B-1B • Henry out between 1B and 2B • It was batter 33 who got him out (the 2nd out) • The 6-4-3 double play is put in Jones’ box • Third out and rule off for the end of the inning Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  20. Keeping score – an example Here’s how the scorebook looks Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  21. Keeping score – substitutions Draw a line after the last scorebox of the previous batter and the first scorebox of the new batter Write the new player’s name in the box below the old player Put the new player’s position in the box (PH = pinch hitter) Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

  22. Now go and score the game! Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

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