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