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