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