When playing softball, you need to think about the three main rules; three strikes you're out, ways to get on base, and ways you are out. To begin, there are many ways to get out on three strikes. One way to get out on three strikes is a strikeout swinging. Another way to get out, can be drop third strike. However, depending on the throw to first or if the ball gets by the catcher, you can be safe or out. The last way to get out on three strikes is to strikeout looking. This means that you do NOT swing at the ball and the umpire calls it a strike. Secondly, there are many ways to get on base. One way being an error. An error is when a player makes an errant throw or bobbles the ball. Another way to get on base is with a line drive or a hit
