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