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