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