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