A) Covering the hot corner and making plays on hard-hit balls. B) Playing shallow and covering first base. C) Catching pop-ups behind the plate. D) Pitching to the batter.
A) A looping, high throw to second base. B) A quick, accurate throw across the diamond to first. C) An underhand toss to the pitcher. D) A throw to home plate after fielding a bunt.
A) The home plate area. B) The area near the dugout. C) The area around third base, due to the speed of batted balls. D) The bullpen.
A) Always in the same spot, regardless of the batter. B) As far back as possible from the batter. C) As close to the batter as possible. D) Adjust based on the batter's tendencies and the game situation.
A) Getting in front of the ball and using two hands. B) Using only your glove to field the ball. C) Fielding the ball with your bare hand. D) Staying back and letting the ball come to you.
A) A completely flat-footed stance. B) A stance with their weight shifted to their heels. C) A completely upright and relaxed stance. D) An athletic stance, ready to react quickly.
A) Let the shortstop field it. B) Wait for the ball to come to you. C) Play it casually and hope for the best. D) Charge the ball aggressively and make a quick throw.
A) On steal attempts to third base and when forced. B) Never, it's always the shortstop's job. C) Only on passed balls. D) Only when the catcher is throwing to second.
A) Glove-side foot forward, creating a funnel. B) Keep both feet planted. C) Lead with the throwing-side foot. D) Step backwards to give yourself more time.
A) Only matters to the pitcher and catcher. B) Predicting potential bunt or hit-and-run situations. C) Helps determine what kind of pitch is coming. D) It doesn't affect the third baseman's play.
A) A first baseman's mitt. B) A small glove to ensure faster transfer. C) A catcher's mitt. D) A glove that is large enough to catch hard hit balls.
A) Cover third base B) Cover home plate C) Cover first base D) Run to the dugout
A) Use an overhand throw. B) Just lob the ball to first. C) Stop and compose yourself before throwing. D) Use a sidearm throw.
A) Wave your hands in the air B) Yell '3rd' to notify the catcher. C) Run to the dugout D) Ignore the runner
A) Short and quick. B) Backwards. C) As long as possible. D) Underhand.
A) Batter taking a big swing. B) Runner is at first. C) Batter squaring around early. D) The sun is in your eyes.
A) Home plate. B) First base. C) Third base. D) The pitcher's mound.
A) Plant your foot, create a clear lane, and then put the mitt down. B) Sweep at the runner. C) Close your eyes and hope to make the tag. D) Drop the mitt and make a diving tag.
A) Most of the time. B) Never. C) When the play is obvious. D) When you disagree.
A) Laugh. B) Yell at them. C) Ignore it. D) Provide encouragement.
A) Home. B) Second. C) None. D) First.
A) Practice. B) Watch TV. C) Read a book. D) Eat more snacks.
A) Height. B) Reaction time. C) Speed. D) Strength.
A) Daydream. B) Assess the situation. C) Eat sunflower seeds. D) Stretch.
A) Never. B) When the ball is clearly yours. C) Always. D) Whenever you feel like it.
A) Hide in the dugout. B) Review the inning and prepare for the next. C) Complain about calls. D) Forget about baseball.
A) Using clear, concise language. B) Ignoring them. C) Telepathy. D) Sign language only.
A) Standing still. B) Staying light on your feet. C) Wearing heavy cleats. D) Dragging your feet.
A) By being bored. B) By staying engaged and anticipating plays. C) By thinking about other things. D) By napping in the dugout. |