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