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