Metro Nashville Softball Association

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2010 2010 RatingsRatings

DistancesDistances

InfieldInfield

50 feet

90 feet

65 feet 65 feet

Questions 1 & 2 Questions 1 & 2 (Throwing)(Throwing)

OCCASIONALLY: to be able to perform the particular skill with some regularity or more often than not. (i.e. the skill can be performed 3 out of 5 times)

CONSISTENTLY: to be able to perform the particular skill with great regularity. (i.e. the skill can be performed 4 out of 5 times)

1. Occasionally throw a ball through the air 65 feet or better in the vicinity of another player?

(65 feet is the distance between bases)

2. Consistently throw a ball through the air 90 feet or better in the vicinity of another player?

(90 feet is the distance between 3rd and 1st)

OR

occasionally throw to the proper place turning accurate infield plays against runners with average base running speed?

[a “YES” to Q#2 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#1]

Rainbow ArcRainbow Arca ball that from the point of release rises vertically 10% or more of the total distance that it travels

Distance of Throw > rainbow arc ground up90 9 15'130 13 19'140 14 20'150 15 21'200 20 26'220 22 28'250 25 31'300 30 36'

Rainbow Arc ExamplesAll distances listed are in feet.

Question 3 Question 3 (Throwing)(Throwing)

OCCASIONALLY: 3 out of 5 timesCONSISTENTLY: 4 out of 5 times

Occasionally throw a ball through the air 90 feet or better without a rainbow arc in the vicinity of another player?

OR

Consistently throw to the proper place turning accurate infield plays against runner with average base running speed?

[a “YES” to Q#3 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#1, #2]

1.41 Rainbow Arc – a ball that from the point of release rises vertically 10% or more of the total distance that it travels

1.54 Vicinity – within a step in any direction laterally of the player receiving the throw

Average Speed – a runner being able to run home to first in 4 – 5 seconds.



Consistently throw a ball through the air 90 feet or better without a rainbow arc in the vicinity of another player?

[a “YES” to Q#4 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#1, #2, #3]





Consistently throw without a rainbow arc to the proper place turning accurate infield plays against aggressive runners with above average speed?

ORConsistently make long throws without a rainbow arc from the

outfield directly and accurately to the proper base completing proper plays against aggressive runners with above average speed?

[a “YES” to Q#5 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#1-4] 1.41 Rainbow Arc – a ball that from the point of release rises

vertically 10% or more of the total distance that it travels


Above Average Speed – a runner being able to run home to first in less than 4 seconds or faster.

Questions 6 & 7 Questions 6 & 7 (Fielding)(Fielding)


6. Occasionally on purpose catch balls that are thrown to the player with a rainbow arc?

7. Occasionally on purpose catch balls that are thrown to the player without a rainbow arc?



Question 8 Question 8 (Fielding)(Fielding)


Consistently on purpose field slow hit balls that are within a few steps?

OR

Consistently on purpose catch routine fly balls that are within 15 feet?

[a “YES” to Q#8 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#6, 7]

1.56 Within A Few Steps – includes balls hit to the player as well

as balls hit within a few steps of the player



Consistently on purpose field medium hit balls that are within a few steps?

OR

Consistently on purpose catch routine fly balls that are more than 15 feet away?

[a “YES” to Q#9 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#6-8]

1.56 Within A Few Steps – includes balls hit to the player as well as balls hit within a few steps of the player

1.31 Medium Hit Ball – a ball hit 55 to 80 mph or hit 150 to 250 feet in the air.

In theIn the HoleHole

a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than 12 foot

radius from the infield defender



Occasionally on purpose field medium hit balls that are in the hole?

OR

Occasionally on purpose catch fly balls that are more than 30 feet away? (Less than half the distance between 1st and 2nd)

[a “YES” to Q10 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#6-9]

1.23 In the Hole - a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than 12 foot radius from the infield defender.




11. consistently on purpose field medium hit balls that are in the hole?

OR

consistently on purpose catch fly balls that are more than 30 feet away?

[a “YES” to Q11 automatically results in a “YES” to Q6-10]



In the GapIn the Gap

a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than 30 foot radius from the outfield defender.

300 Feet


IN THE GAP DETAIL

Depth(Radius)

RadiusSquared

Times Pie is Circumference

Circumference /4 feet in outfield at

this depth

Distance between

Width of Gap

130 16900 531 133 44 -16140 19600 615 154 51 -9150 22500 707 177 59 -1160 25600 804 201 67 7170 28900 907 227 76 16180 32400 1017 254 85 25200 40000 1256 314 105 45210 44100 1385 346 115 55220 48400 1520 380 127 67230 52900 1661 415 138 78240 57600 1809 452 151 91250 62500 1963 491 164 104300 90000 2826 707 236 176

Circumference = Pie times the Radius SquaredIn the Gap



occasionally on purpose field hard hit balls that are in the hole?

OR

occasionally on purpose stop line drives in the gaps from getting by the outfielders?

[a “YES” to Q12 automatically results in a “YES” to Q6-11] 1.23 In the Hole - a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than

12 foot radius from the infield defender.

1.22 In the Gap –a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than 30 foot radius from the outfield defender.

1.27 Line Drive – a ball that from the point of contact rises vertically less than 10% of the total horizontal distance it travels.

1.17 Hard Hit Ball – described as a ball hit at a minimum of 80 mph or greater than 250 feet in the air.



consistently on purpose field hard hit balls that are in the hole?

OR

consistently on purpose stop line drives in the gaps from getting by the outfielders?



1.22 In the Gap –a ball that is hit at a distance that is more than 30 foot radius from the outfield defender.

1.27 Line Drive – a ball that from the point of contact rises vertically less than 10% of the total horizontal distance it travels.

1.17 Hard Hit Ball – described as a ball hit at a minimum of 80 mph or greater than 250 feet in the air.



occasionally on purpose make spectacular catches?


1.48 Spectacular catch – when a player catches the ball while leaving his center of gravity or is able to overcome obstructions.

Questions 15 & 16 Questions 15 & 16 (Base Running)(Base Running)

OCCASIONALLY: 3 out of 53 out of 5

15. Go from base to base utilizing rudimentary knowledge of the rules?

16. Run with average speed and occasionally take extra bases on good hits or errors against a limited level of defense?


Average Speed – a runner being able to run home to first in 4 – 5 seconds

A limited level of defense is a theoretical set of players having the following skills: 1,2,3,6,7, 8 - (New D Defense)

Question 17 Question 17 (Base Running)(Base Running)


run aggressively with average or better speed and occasionally take extra bases on good hits or errors against an intermediate level of defense?

[a “YES” to Q#17 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#15, #16]

Average Speed – a runner being able to run home to first in 4 – 5 seconds

An intermediate level of defense is a theoretical set of players having greater skills than Limited but less that advanced.

Question 18 Question 18 (Base Running)(Base Running)


Run very aggressively and occasionally take extra bases on good hits or errors against an exceptional level of defense?

[a “YES” to Q#18 automatically results in a “YES” to Q#15-17]

An exceptional level of defense is a theoretical set of having greater skills than: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11 (Upper B or A)

Questions 19 & 20 Questions 19 & 20 (Batting)(Batting)

OCCASIONALLY: 2 OUT OF 52 OUT OF 5

CONSISTANTLY: 3 OUT OF 5CONSISTANTLY: 3 OUT OF 5

19. occasionally hit a fair ball?

20. consistently hit a fair ball?


Questions 21 & 22 Questions 21 & 22 (Batting)(Batting)

OCCASIONALLY: 2 OUT OF 52 OUT OF 5

CONSISTANTLY: 3 OUT OF 5CONSISTANTLY: 3 OUT OF 5

21. occasionally hit a fair ball with at least medium velocity?


22. consistently hit a fair ball with at least medium velocity?


1.32 Medium Velocity – a ball hit 55 to 80 mph or hit 150 to 250 feet in the air.

Question 23 Question 23 (Batting)(Batting)

OCCASIONALLY: 2 OUT OF 5

CONSISTANTLY: 3 OUT OF 5

consistently reach base safely on a batted ball against a limited level of defense? (On-base percentage of 600)

OR

occasionally reach base safely on a batted ball against an intermediate level of defense? (On-base percentage of 400)


A limited level of defense is a theoretical set of players having the following skills: 1,2,3,6,7,8 (D)

An intermediate level of defense is a theoretical set of players having skills greater than limited level but less that advanced.




consistently reach base safely on a batted ball against an intermediate level of defense? (On-Base of 600)

OR

occasionally reach base safely on a batted ball against an exceptional level of defense? (On-Base of 400)


An intermediate level of defense is a theoretical set of players having skills greater than limited level but less that advanced. (New C level)

An exceptional level of defense is a theoretical set of players having greater skills than: 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11 (Upper B & A Division)




consistently reach base safely on a batted ball with high velocity against an intermediate level of defense: (On-Base 600)

OR

consistently reach base safely on a batted ball against an exceptional level of defense? (On-Base 600)

[a “YES” to Q25 automatically results in a “YES” to Q19- 24]






consistently reach base safely on a batted ball with high velocity against an exceptional level of defense?


High Velocity Ball – a ball hit over 80 mph or hit 251 feet in the air.





Consistently reach base on an intentional hit with the ability to use all fields against an intermediate level of defense?

OR

Occasionally hit a ball over a 300’ fence?


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