A) Calling out plays in the outfield B) Covering second base C) Pitching to the batter D) Catching throws to first base
A) Running away from the throw B) Target step towards the throw C) Standing still D) Backpedaling
A) Stretch with the throwing arm B) Bend at the waist C) Lead with the glove foot and reach D) Keep both feet planted
A) Try to knock it down and recover B) Duck and avoid the ball C) Assume it's uncatchable D) Yell at the thrower
A) Stealing bases B) Holding runners on base C) Umpiring the game D) Calling pitches
A) Directly on the first base bag B) Towards second base C) Behind the pitcher's mound D) Slightly closer to the foul line
A) Throw the ball into the stands B) Tag first base for the out C) Hand the ball to the batter D) Run to second base
A) Anticipating the next play and potential steals B) It's irrelevant to the first baseman's play C) To know when to go to the bathroom D) Only important for the pitcher
A) Ball bounces right before reaching the glove; pick it cleanly B) A very high pitch; let it go C) A runner sliding into first; avoid it D) A fake throw; ignore it
A) Slap the runner with the bare hand B) Point the glove at the runner C) Apply the glove firmly while securing the ball D) Just touch the runner with the glove
A) Never come off the base B) Only if the pitcher tells you to C) Every time the ball is hit D) When the ground ball is hit directly to you
A) Never talk to the pitcher B) Complain about the pitching C) Coordinate pick-off plays and communicate runner tendencies D) Tell jokes
A) Charge the bunt and field it cleanly B) Hide C) Stay at first base D) Run to third base
A) Cheer them on B) Run after them C) Be ready for a throw to first for a potential out. D) Ignore them
A) Focus, practice consistently, and maintain good footwork B) Wear lucky socks C) Avoid practicing D) Blame the pitcher
A) Covering second base. B) Backing up the third baseman. C) Backing up the catcher. D) Covering first on throws from the outfield.
A) A small infielders glove. B) No glove at all C) An outfielder's glove. D) A larger, specialized first baseman's mitt.
A) Use two hands whenever possible B) Use only one hand C) Catch it with your chest D) Kick the ball
A) It's not a very physical position B) You rarely get to steal bases C) You have to run a lot D) It's the most exciting position
A) Preventing a runner from taking a large lead off first base B) Letting the runner steal at will C) Ignoring the runner D) Giving the runner a hug
A) Singing loudly B) Focus and concentration C) Juggling D) Telepathy
A) Wearing sunglasses at night B) Being too friendly to the opposing team C) Yelling at the umpire D) Taking their eye off the ball during the catch
A) Chase after the passed ball. B) Run to home plate. C) Go to the dugout. D) Cover first base to receive a throw for a possible out.
A) To start a fight B) To confuse the runner C) To catch a runner leading too far off the base D) To give the runner a head start
A) Field the ball for the pitcher B) Watch the game C) Run to the dugout D) Cover first base
A) When you're tired of playing. B) When you need to adjust your equipment during a break in play. C) When you disagree with an umpire's call. D) When you want to start an argument.
A) Stay on the base and wait for the ball. B) Let the pitcher field it. C) Charge aggressively and make a quick throw to the pitcher covering first. D) Hope someone else gets it.
A) It's not important. B) Knowing their tendencies (pull hitter, opposite field hitter) helps with positioning C) So you can talk to them D) So you can date them
A) So you can tell jokes. B) It's not important, everyone should just do what they want. C) To coordinate who covers which base on various plays. D) To argue about who is better.
A) So you can run faster to the snack bar. B) Allows for quicker reactions, better agility, and injury prevention. C) It's not, you just stand at first base. D) So you look good in your uniform. |