How to pitch to right and left-handed batters
  • 1. What is the primary goal when pitching to any batter?
A) Always throwing strikes.
B) Throwing the fastest pitch possible.
C) Preventing the batter from getting a hit.
D) Showing off your best pitch.
  • 2. For a right-handed pitcher, where is a good starting point to pitch to a right-handed batter?
A) Outside.
B) Inside.
C) High and tight.
D) Down the middle.
  • 3. Why is pitching inside effective against same-sided batters?
A) Crowds them and makes it harder to extend their arms.
B) It automatically induces a ground ball.
C) It's unexpected.
D) It's easier to throw strikes there.
  • 4. For a right-handed pitcher, where is a good starting point to pitch to a left-handed batter?
A) Outside.
B) Down the middle.
C) Behind them.
D) Inside.
  • 5. What is the danger of leaving a pitch over the middle against a same-sided batter?
A) They can drive the ball with power.
B) It's an automatic strike.
C) It usually results in a pop-up.
D) It's an easy bunt.
  • 6. When should you adjust your pitching strategy during an at-bat?
A) Always on the 3rd pitch.
B) Never, stick to your plan.
C) Based on the batter's tendencies and the game situation.
D) Only after the batter gets a hit.
  • 7. What pitch is effective against a left-handed batter if thrown low and away from a right-handed pitcher?
A) Slider
B) Change-up
C) Curveball
D) Fastball
  • 8. What is the general strategy when a batter is crowding the plate?
A) Pitch them outside to give them more room.
B) Walk them.
C) Pitch them down the middle.
D) Pitch them inside to make them uncomfortable.
  • 9. Why is it important to change speeds while pitching?
A) To conserve energy.
B) To disrupt the batter's timing.
C) To confuse the catcher.
D) To show off your different pitches.
  • 10. What should you consider when determining if you should pitch inside?
A) The batter's comfort level and ability to handle inside pitches.
B) How tired you are.
C) The catcher's signal.
D) The umpire's strike zone.
  • 11. What is the purpose of setting up a batter with one pitch before throwing another?
A) To waste pitches.
B) To make the second pitch more effective.
C) To confuse the defense.
D) To give the batter a chance to adjust.
  • 12. What's important to understand about each batter's tendencies?
A) Where they typically hit the ball and what pitches they struggle with.
B) What their batting average was last year.
C) What their jersey number is.
D) What their favorite color is.
  • 13. How does the count (balls and strikes) affect your pitching strategy?
A) You might be more aggressive in the strike zone with a favorable count.
B) You should always throw a curveball on the second pitch.
C) The count doesn't matter.
D) You should always throw a fastball on the first pitch.
  • 14. What does 'working the corners' mean?
A) Practicing your fielding.
B) Pitching to the edges of the strike zone.
C) Cleaning the bases.
D) Talking to the third base coach.
  • 15. What type of pitch can a right-handed pitcher throw to a left-handed batter to make the ball move inside?
A) Cut fastball
B) Curveball
C) Two-seam fastball
D) Changeup
  • 16. What is the advantage of pitching to the batter's weakness?
A) Get the batter to change their stance.
B) Show off your pitching skills
C) Make the batter angry.
D) Increase the chances of a weak hit or an out.
  • 17. What is the risk of always pitching away to an opposite-handed batter?
A) They may adjust and drive the ball to the opposite field.
B) The catcher might get bored.
C) You might get tired.
D) It's not a risky strategy.
  • 18. What should you do if a batter is consistently fouling off pitches?
A) Walk the batter.
B) Complain to the umpire.
C) Keep throwing the same pitch.
D) Try a different location or pitch.
  • 19. What is a general rule about throwing breaking balls in certain counts?
A) Always throw them on the first pitch.
B) Never throw them with two strikes.
C) Only throw them to left-handed batters.
D) Throw them when ahead in the count.
  • 20. What's the best approach when pitching to a power hitter?
A) Try to intimidate them.
B) Always pitch around them.
C) Give them your best stuff.
D) Keep the ball low in the zone and avoid mistakes over the middle.
  • 21. What does it mean to 'establish the inside corner'?
A) Having the best inside fastball.
B) Building a clubhouse in the infield.
C) Consistently throwing inside pitches to keep the batter off balance.
D) Winning an argument with the umpire.
  • 22. Which type of pitch is known for its late, downward break?
A) Fastball
B) Changeup
C) Slider
D) Curveball
  • 23. What is the purpose of a 'brushback' pitch?
A) To get ejected from the game.
B) To actually hit the batter.
C) To move the batter off the plate and make them uncomfortable.
D) To show off your velocity.
  • 24. What is the biggest danger of repeatedly throwing the same pitch in the same location?
A) Your arm will get tired.
B) The catcher will get bored.
C) The umpire will start calling balls.
D) The batter will adjust and anticipate the pitch.
  • 25. Why is important to know the strike zone?
A) To argue with the umpire more effectively.
B) To throw strikes more consistently.
C) To impress the scouts.
D) To know when to walk a batter.
  • 26. What is the advantage of having a good defensive team behind you?
A) They will catch all your bad pitches.
B) You can pitch more confidently, knowing they'll make plays.
C) You can blame them for your mistakes.
D) You don't have to try as hard.
  • 27. What is the most important quality of any pitch?
A) Its spin rate.
B) Its speed.
C) Its location.
D) Its grip.
  • 28. When pitching to a batter with two strikes, what is the primary goal?
A) To make them swing and miss or hit a weak ground ball.
B) To throw a strike.
C) To hit them.
D) To walk them.
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