Bristol Softball Association Scoring the game Bristol Softball Association Benedict Bermange

Bristol Softball AssociationBristol Softball Association

Scoring the gameScoring the gameBristol Softball AssociationBristol Softball Association

Benedict BermangeBenedict Bermange

Bristol Softball AssociationBristol Softball AssociationBenedict BermangeBenedict Bermange

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Why keep score?Why keep score?

Be involvedBe involved Keep a record of what happenedKeep a record of what happened Keep track of the score and outs during a gameKeep track of the score and outs during a game Analyse team performanceAnalyse team performance Maintain player statisticsMaintain player statistics Improve batting, pitching and baserunningImprove batting, pitching and baserunning

It’s fun!!!It’s fun!!!


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The scorecardThe scorecard


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The scorecard featuresThe scorecard features

General information (date, time, weather)General information (date, time, weather) Batting line-up with fielding positionsBatting line-up with fielding positions Play by play actionPlay by play action

• Batted ballsBatted balls• Base-runningBase-running• FieldingFielding

Tally each player’s at-bats, hits, runs etcTally each player’s at-bats, hits, runs etc List the pitchers and their statsList the pitchers and their stats


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The scorecard - afterThe scorecard - afterLee Richmond’s perfect game

Worcester Ruby Legs v Cleveland Blues (1880)


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Learn the fielding codeLearn the fielding code

1.1. PitcherPitcher2.2. CatcherCatcher3.3. First BaseFirst Base4.4. Second BaseSecond Base5.5. Third BaseThird Base6.6. ShortstopShortstop7.7. Deep Left FieldDeep Left Field8.8. Left FieldLeft Field9.9. Right FieldRight Field10.10. Deep Right FieldDeep Right Field


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Keeping score – the key pointsKeeping score – the key points

Write in batting order and fielding positionsWrite in batting order and fielding positions If an out is recorded:If an out is recorded:

• Record the combination of fielders making the outRecord the combination of fielders making the out If a batter reaches base:If a batter reaches base:

• Draw the basepath from home to their baseDraw the basepath from home to their base• Write how the player reaches baseWrite how the player reaches base

If a runner advances:If a runner advances:• Note the batter advancing the runnerNote the batter advancing the runner

If a runner scores:If a runner scores:• Fill in the diamondFill in the diamond


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Scoring the ‘safes’Scoring the ‘safes’ Safe hitsSafe hits

• 1B, 2B, 3B, HR1B, 2B, 3B, HR• If a home run, shade in the centre (run)If a home run, shade in the centre (run)

WalkWalk• BB (Base on Balls)BB (Base on Balls)

Fielders ChoiceFielders Choice• FC (player reaching a base due to the FC (player reaching a base due to the

defense's attempt to put out another runner)defense's attempt to put out another runner)

Errors (eg by Deep Left Field)Errors (eg by Deep Left Field)• E7E7

Ground Rule DoubleGround Rule Double• GBDGBD


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Scoring the safes on paperScoring the safes on paper


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Scoring the outs – batter retiredScoring the outs – batter retired StrikeoutStrikeout

• K or Ks (swinging) or Kc (called)K or Ks (swinging) or Kc (called)

Caught by DLFCaught by DLF• F7 (fly out in fair territory)F7 (fly out in fair territory)• FO7 (caught in foul territory – foul out)FO7 (caught in foul territory – foul out)

Line out to 3B (or pop out)Line out to 3B (or pop out)• L5 (line out) or P5 (pop out)L5 (line out) or P5 (pop out)

Hit to 1B who steps on the baseHit to 1B who steps on the base• U3 (unassisted)U3 (unassisted)

Hit to 3B who throws to 1BHit to 3B who throws to 1B• 5-35-3

Infield FlyInfield Fly• IFR (closest fielder gets credit)IFR (closest fielder gets credit)

Keep track of the outs! 1 – 2 – 3Keep track of the outs! 1 – 2 – 3


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Scoring the outs on paperScoring the outs on paper


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Scoring the outs – runner retiredScoring the outs – runner retired Force out or a tag SS to 2BForce out or a tag SS to 2B

• 6-46-4

Run down C – 2B – 1B – 2BRun down C – 2B – 1B – 2B• 2-4-3-42-4-3-4

Note the number of the outNote the number of the out


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Scoring the outs – double playsScoring the outs – double plays We need two entries hereWe need two entries here

• Runner out (show the batter responsble)Runner out (show the batter responsble)• Batter outBatter out


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Keeping score – miscellaneousKeeping score – miscellaneous

End of an inning:End of an inning:• Rule off and put runs and hits at the bottomRule off and put runs and hits at the bottom

Extra innings:Extra innings:• Use the extra columns in the scoresheetUse the extra columns in the scoresheet

Substitutions:Substitutions:• Draw a vertical line after the last at-bat for the Draw a vertical line after the last at-bat for the

previous playerprevious player• Write the new player's name and number in the Write the new player's name and number in the

second line of the Player Information sectionsecond line of the Player Information section Batting around:Batting around:

• Use the next columnUse the next column


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Keeping score – an exampleKeeping score – an example

Top of the first inningTop of the first inning

Left fieldLeft field

Second baseSecond base

CatcherCatcher

Right fieldRight field


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Smith singles to left fieldSmith singles to left field

Draw a line to first baseDraw a line to first base Write 1B to signify it was a singleWrite 1B to signify it was a single If you like, draw a line showing the direction of If you like, draw a line showing the direction of

the hitthe hit


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Lawson Strikes outLawson Strikes out

Put K for a strike-outPut K for a strike-out You can put Kc (called) or Ks (swinging)You can put Kc (called) or Ks (swinging)

Show it was the first out of the inningShow it was the first out of the inning


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Henry walks, Smith goes to second baseHenry walks, Smith goes to second base

Draw a line showing Smith going to secondDraw a line showing Smith going to second Show it was batter 17 who got him thereShow it was batter 17 who got him there

Draw a line to first for Henry and put BB (walk)Draw a line to first for Henry and put BB (walk)


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Keeping score – an exampleKeeping score – an example Jones hits into a double play: SS-2B-1BJones hits into a double play: SS-2B-1B

Henry out between 1B and 2BHenry out between 1B and 2B It was batter 33 who got him out (the 2It was batter 33 who got him out (the 2nd nd out)out)

The 6-4-3 double play is put in Jones’ boxThe 6-4-3 double play is put in Jones’ box Third out and rule off for the end of the inningThird out and rule off for the end of the inning


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Keeping score – an exampleKeeping score – an example Here’s how the scorebook looksHere’s how the scorebook looks


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Keeping score – substitutionsKeeping score – substitutions

Draw a line after the last scorebox of the previous batter and the Draw a line after the last scorebox of the previous batter and the first scorebox of the new batterfirst scorebox of the new batter

Write the new player’s name in the box below the old playerWrite the new player’s name in the box below the old player Put the new player’s position in the box (PH = pinch hitter)Put the new player’s position in the box (PH = pinch hitter)


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Now go and score the game!Now go and score the game!

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