You can use a scorecard to keep score of your softball game.Try practicing a game or 2 to get the hang of it if you buy scorecards or print them out online.To begin, write down the players' names.Notes should be made regarding the players' progress and outs as the game continues.Once you know the structure of scoring in softball, it will be second nature.
Step 1: Pre-printed softball scoring cards can be used to score your game.
You can either buy a notebook with scorecards from a sports store or use the internet to print them.One scorecard per team is assigned for the home team and the visiting team.You can find scoring cards on the internet.
Step 2: The players' names should be written in the batting order.
If you start with the 1st batter, you can write one name per row.This should be used for the "Batter" and "Pitcher" columns.Team, umpire, and the date are relevant information to include on your scorecard.There is a separate section at the bottom for bench players.
Step 3: Each player's jersey number and abbreviated position should be written down.
The jersey number is listed first, followed by the players' name and position number.To keep track of your scorecard, each position is assigned a number.The positions that receive alphabetical abbreviations are not the only ones.1 is the pitcher, 2 the catcher, 3 the Shortstop, 7 the left field, 8 the center field and 9 the right field.There are two other player positions as well.Designated Hitter is a player who only plays on the field.A pinch hitter is a player who is not in the starting lineup.You can put the pitcher in your lineup if they are hitting.If you don't, the designated hitter will take your pitcher's spot.
Step 4: The grids have balls and strikes for each batter.
Take note of what someone hits for each pitch on your scorecard when they are up to bat.The number of strikes in the row with 2 squares should be recorded.Whatever feels right to you, make your marks with Xs, checks, or slashes.After each pitch, the umpire will shout out the call and hold up his hands to indicate the count so far, such as 2 balls and 2 strikes.Balls will always come before strikes when the count is given.
Step 5: After a player runs, draw a line to the correct base.
There is a small diamond shape to the right of your players' names.When a player reaches a base, draw a line.The players are doing the same things.Depending on the base, you may be completing this for multiple players at the same time.If someone makes it to 1st base, draw a line connecting the home position to the first base position.If someone hits a home run, fill the entire diamond.
Step 6: Adding abbreviations will give more details for each play.
Adding abbreviations will give more information about the player's turn.A player is capable of hitting a single, double, triple, or home run.If the pitcher throws poorly, they can earn a walk.
Step 7: If a batter gets a single, write 1B.
The most basic hit is a single.Write "1B" next to the first base on your diamond by drawing a line from the home to it.
Step 8: If the batter gets a double, record it.
A double is when a batter makes it to 2 bases in one turn.From home, draw a line from 1st to 2nd.Next to the line, write "2B".
Step 9: If a batter gets a triple, Jot down.
A triple is when a player makes it from home to third base.From home base, draw a line from 1st to 2nd and 3rd.Write "3B" for 3rd base.
Step 10: If a batter scores a home run, shade the entire diamond.
A home run is when a player successfully hits the ball far enough to run from home base to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and back to home plate.To indicate a home run, outline the entire diamond, shade it in, and write HR.
Step 11: If a batter gets a walk, record "BB" for "Base on Balls"
The batter cannot hit any of the balls the pitcher throws.The batter can walk if they were not given a decent throw.Write "BB" for "Base on Balls" from home to first base.
Step 12: The players got out by their position numbers.
Use the 1-9 positions abbreviations to write down the position number for everyone who touched the ball.1 is the pitcher, 2 the catcher, 3 the Shortstop, 7 the left field, 8 the center field and 9 the right field.If a pitch is hit to left field and then a player throws the ball to 2nd base to force the player out, it would read "7-4."
Step 13: If a player strikes out, write "K" in the batter's box.
A batter doesn't get a hit by swinging the bat 3 times.They don't get a position on the base after their turn is over.
Step 14: Write the player's position numbers on a piece of paper.
A ground out is when a player on the opposing team throws the ball to get the other player out.List the position numbers of the opposing players.circle the number in the lower left corner if you want to write the total number of outs.If a ball is thrown to the player on 1st base to get the batter out, write the position numbers on the back of the ball.Write the number 2 in the lower left corner.
Step 15: You can mark a fly out by writing a letter "F" and other players' position numbers.
A ball caught in the air is referred to as a fly out.The batter is out.Write the position number of the player who caught the ball.You can still see the number of players in the lower left corner.Write "F10" and "2" in the bottom of the piece of paper if the player caught the ball.
Step 16: Write "Sacrifice Fly" and players' position number.
When a fly ball is caught, the players run to another base.Next to the batter's name, write down "SF" if a runner makes a score after a fly ball is caught.The person caught the ball.You can still circle the number of players out in the lower left corner if you want to.
Step 17: Write "U" and players' position number on the record.
The term "unassisted outs" refers to when the batter hits the ball to someone on the ground and the other players don't throw it.If you write the position number of the opposing player and then "U", you can score this.This can be marked as 4U.
Step 18: Record "DP" and players' position numbers.
Two players get out in the same play.This can only happen if there are no more than 0 or 1 outs.When the 3rd out is made, the game is over.The position of everyone involved in the play should be written.The batter hits the ball.When a runner runs from 1st to 2nd base, the player on the field throws the ball to the second baseman.The batter is thrown out at first base by the 2nd baseman.This would be a record.
Step 19: Write "TP" and the players' position numbers on the board.
A triple play is the same as a double play, but with 3 outs.Write "TP" and the position numbers of each player involved if 3 people get out in a play.If the batter hits the ball to the 2nd baseman and the second baseman catches it in the air, the 1st out could happen.The runners on 1st and 2nd base started running after the batter hit the ball.In order to get the runner on second base, the shortstop catches the ball from the 2nd baseman.The 1st baseman gets the runner who should've stayed at first base by throwing the ball.Since this was the 3rd out, write a 3 in the lower left corner and circle it.