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