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