How to be a good outfielder
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of an outfielder?
A) Catching fly balls
B) Calling plays
C) Pitching strikes
D) Stealing bases
  • 2. What is the best first step after the ball is hit?
A) Reading the ball off the bat
B) Covering the base
C) Running forward immediately
D) Looking at the coach
  • 3. When should an outfielder use a drop step?
A) When the ball is hit over their head
B) When running to 1st base
C) When the ball is hit to their side
D) When the ball is hit directly at them
  • 4. What is the proper way to catch a fly ball above your waist?
A) Glove up, thumbs together
B) Glove sideways
C) With one hand
D) Glove down, thumbs together
  • 5. What is the proper way to catch a fly ball below your waist?
A) Glove sideways
B) Glove down, pinkies together
C) Glove up, pinkies together
D) With one hand
  • 6. What should an outfielder do after catching a fly ball?
A) Walk slowly
B) Get into a good throwing position
C) Celebrate
D) Drop the ball
  • 7. What is the priority when throwing the ball back into the infield?
A) Accuracy
B) Style
C) Maximum power
D) Speed
  • 8. What type of throw is typically used to get the ball back into the infield quickly?
A) Underhand toss
B) Crow hop throw
C) Behind-the-back throw
D) Slow pitch
  • 9. What is the purpose of backing up another outfielder?
A) To get closer to the play
B) To give the other outfielder a break
C) To confuse the runners
D) To prevent runners from advancing if the ball is misplayed
  • 10. What weather condition most impacts outfield play?
A) Barometric Pressure
B) Humidity
C) Temperature
D) Wind
  • 11. Why is communication important in the outfield?
A) To show off
B) To confuse the other team
C) To avoid collisions and ensure someone catches the ball
D) To argue
  • 12. What should an outfielder shout when calling for a fly ball?
A) "He's got it!"
B) "I got it!"
C) "Look out!"
D) "Mine!" (unless truly alone)
  • 13. When should an outfielder attempt to dive for a ball?
A) Never
B) When the coach tells them to
C) When they are sure they can catch it
D) Whenever possible
  • 14. What is the ideal number of hands to catch a fly ball with?
A) Zero
B) Three
C) One
D) Two
  • 15. What does it mean to "charge" a ground ball?
A) To throw it hard
B) To ignore it
C) To avoid it
D) To aggressively run towards it
  • 16. What is the 'glove side'?
A) The side of the field where the sun is
B) The side of your body with your glove
C) The side of the field with the most grass
D) The side of the field closest to the dugout
  • 17. What is an outfielder's responsibility on a base hit?
A) Back up the play and prevent extra bases
B) Do nothing
C) Yell at the runner
D) Go get a drink
  • 18. What does it mean to 'play the hitter'?
A) Argue with the hitter
B) Try to distract the hitter
C) Position yourself based on the hitter's tendencies
D) Ignore the hitter
  • 19. How should an outfielder practice reading fly balls?
A) By taking fly balls during practice
B) By reading about it
C) By watching baseball on TV
D) By playing video games
  • 20. What is the role of the center fielder?
A) To cover the most ground and direct the other outfielders
B) To argue with the umpire
C) To get all the glory
D) To do the least amount of work
  • 21. What should an outfielder do before each pitch?
A) Daydream
B) Get into an athletic ready position
C) Relax completely
D) Talk to the fans
  • 22. What is a good strategy to deal with sun interference?
A) Blame someone else
B) Close your eyes
C) Run away from the sun
D) Use your glove or hat to shield your eyes
  • 23. What kind of fitness training is important for outfielders?
A) Eating junk food
B) Weightlifting only
C) Sitting and resting
D) Sprinting and agility drills
  • 24. If a ball is hit right at the outfield wall, what should the outfielder prioritize?
A) Safety
B) Ignoring the ball
C) Making the catch at all costs
D) Showing off
  • 25. When is it acceptable to throw behind a runner?
A) Almost never - prioritize leading runners
B) When you are angry
C) When the coach tells you to
D) Always
  • 26. What piece of equipment, besides a glove, can be crucial for an outfielder?
A) Cleats
B) Sunglasses
C) A bat
D) A baseball
  • 27. What should an outfielder do if they lose sight of the ball in the sun?
A) Pretend they saw it
B) Give up
C) Try to relocate it quickly, listen to teammates
D) Blame the sun
  • 28. What is a 'cut-off'?
A) A type of baseball pitch
B) Cutting the grass
C) A middle infielder intercepting a throw from the outfield
D) A type of sandwich
  • 29. If a runner is on third base with less than two outs, what should the outfielder prioritize on a fly ball?
A) Making an accurate throw to home plate
B) Ignoring the runner
C) Throwing to second base
D) Making a catch, no matter what
  • 30. What is the best way to prevent injury in the outfield?
A) Ignoring pain
B) Proper stretching and warm-up
C) Not playing at all
D) Drinking soda
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