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