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1. Know the basic rules of slow-pitch softball.

2. What is the meaning of Good Sportsmanship?

3. Name and demonstrate your understanding of the skills required for the ten (10) softball playing positions.

Infield

pitcher
catcher
first baseman
second baseman
shortstop
third baseman

Outfield

left fielder
center fielder
right fielder
rover: In slow pitch softball there is an extra fielder, who is specified as a rover. Normally, the defensive team will play with four outfielders, meaning there is a left fielder, left-center fielder, right-center fielder, and right fielder.

4. Identify the following:

Bat
On deck circle
Batter’s box
Outfield
Coaches’ box
Pitcher’s mound
Diamond Bags
Pitching rubber
Glove
Right field
Home base
Left field
Infield
Softball

5. Define or explain the following game terms:

Bases Loaded
Home team
Bunt
Innings
Fielder’s choice
Lineup
Fly Ball
Popup
Force Play
Run
Foul tip
Score
Grand Slam
Strike zone
Grounder
The count
Home run
Walk

6. Explain the following official’s calls or rules:

Double Play
Ground rule double
Error
Infield fly rule
Fair ball
Out
Foul ball
Safe

7. Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.

8. List and describe five (5) responsibilities of an umpire.

9. Name 5 mental and physical attributes to be gained from slow-pitch softball.

10. As a team or individual, develop a plan to practice outreach while completing the requirements for this honor. Possible options could include the following:

a. Invite 3 friends not from your church to play a game.
b. Have prayer before each game.
c. Exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play.

11. Play three (3) slow-pitch official games with an umpire and demonstrate reasonable skills.

12. Write a one page report on a famous athlete. Discuss why they are or are not a good Christian role model.

13. Discuss with your Pathfinder leader, pastor or teacher the problems facing a Seventh-day Adventist youth considering participating in sports in Jr. High, High School of college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?

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-{{Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Unpublished Requirements}}
+==1. Know the basic rules of slow-pitch softball.==
+==2. What is the meaning of ''Good Sportsmanship''?==
+==3. Name and demonstrate your understanding of the skills required for the ten (10) softball playing positions.==
+===Infield===
+:;pitcher:
+:;catcher
+:;first baseman:
+:;second baseman:
+:;shortstop:
+:;third baseman:
+===Outfield===
+:;left fielder:
+:;center fielder:
+:;right fielder:
+:;rover: In slow pitch softball there is an extra fielder, who is specified as a rover. Normally, the defensive team will play with four outfielders, meaning there is a left fielder, left-center fielder, right-center fielder, and right fielder.
+==4. Identify the following:==
+:;Bat
+:;On deck circle
+:;Batter’s box
+:;Outfield
+:;Coaches’ box
+:;Pitcher’s mound
+:;Diamond Bags
+:;Pitching rubber
+:;Glove
+:;Right field
+:;Home base
+:;Left field
+:;Infield
+:;Softball
+==5. Define or explain the following game terms:==
+:;Bases Loaded
+:;Home team
+:;Bunt
+:;Innings
+:;Fielder’s choice
+:;Lineup
+:;Fly Ball
+:;Popup
+:;Force Play
+:;Run
+:;Foul tip
+:;Score
+:;Grand Slam
+:;Strike zone
+:;Grounder
+:;The count
+:;Home run
+:;Walk
+==6. Explain the following official’s calls or rules:==
+:;Double Play
+:;Ground rule double
+:;Error
+:;Infield fly rule
+:;Fair ball
+:;Out
+:;Foul ball
+:;Safe
+==7. Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.==
+==8. List and describe five (5) responsibilities of an umpire.==
+==9. Name 5 mental and physical attributes to be gained from slow-pitch softball.==
+==10. As a team or individual, develop a plan to practice outreach while completing the requirements for this honor. Possible options could include the following:==
+:;a. Invite 3 friends not from your church to play a game.
+:;b. Have prayer before each game.
+:;c. Exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play.
+==11. Play three (3) slow-pitch official games with an umpire and demonstrate reasonable skills.==
+==12. Write a one page report on a famous athlete. Discuss why they are or are not a good Christian role model.==
+==13. Discuss with your Pathfinder leader, pastor or teacher the problems facing a Seventh-day Adventist youth considering participating in sports in Jr. High, High School of college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?==
+==References==