How to play second base effectively
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of the second baseman?
A) Coaching first base
B) Covering second base
C) Pitching
D) Catching fly balls
  • 2. What type of throw is often required when turning a double play?
A) Sidearm throw
B) Slow, looping throw
C) Quick, accurate throw
D) Underhand throw
  • 3. Which foot should be planted near the base for a double play throw to first?
A) Right foot
B) Neither foot
C) Left foot
D) Both feet
  • 4. What is a crucial skill for preventing stolen bases?
A) Ignoring the runner
B) Slow delivery
C) Quick release
D) High leg kick
  • 5. What should a second baseman do after a ground ball to shortstop?
A) Back up the shortstop
B) Go to the dugout
C) Cover second base
D) Cover third base
  • 6. What is a good way to improve reaction time at second base?
A) Only practicing hitting
B) Avoiding ground balls
C) Ignoring batting practice
D) Practice drills
  • 7. How should a second baseman position themselves against a left-handed hitter?
A) Directly behind second base
B) Slightly towards first base
C) In shallow center field
D) Slightly towards third base
  • 8. What is the 'pivot' referring to in a double play?
A) Footwork around the base
B) The shortstop's glove
C) The pitcher's motion
D) The baseball
  • 9. What's the best approach to a slow roller?
A) Charge the ball aggressively
B) Play it casually
C) Let the shortstop take it
D) Wait for the ball
  • 10. What's the primary reason for communication with the shortstop?
A) To determine who buys snacks
B) To confuse the runners
C) To gossip
D) To avoid collisions
  • 11. When covering second on a steal attempt, where should the second baseman be positioned?
A) At shortstop
B) Behind the base
C) To the side of the base
D) In front of the base
  • 12. What type of glove is preferred for second base?
A) Outfielder's glove
B) First baseman's mitt
C) Smaller, lighter glove
D) Catcher's mitt
  • 13. What is the most important factor when fielding a ground ball?
A) Catching with one hand
B) Closing your eyes
C) Staying low
D) Standing straight up
  • 14. What is the main benefit of knowing the opposing hitters' tendencies?
A) Cheating
B) Better positioning
C) Making friends with the other team
D) Predicting the future
  • 15. What is the best way to avoid injury at second base?
A) Wearing no protective gear
B) Proper conditioning
C) Ignoring warning signs
D) Avoiding practice
  • 16. Against a right-handed pull hitter, where should the second baseman typically position themselves?
A) In shallow center field
B) Closer to first base
C) Closer to the second base bag and towards the hole
D) Right on the foul line
  • 17. What is the key to a successful tag at second base?
A) Missing the runner completely
B) Slapping at the runner
C) Tagging above the runner
D) Applying the tag quickly and firmly
  • 18. What does 'covering' the base mean?
A) Moving to the base to receive a throw
B) Ignoring the base runner
C) Painting the base
D) Hiding behind the base
  • 19. What is the double play depth?
A) Positioning in the outfield
B) Positioning closer to the infield than usual
C) Positioning in the dugout
D) Positioning on the pitcher's mound
  • 20. What is the most important aspect of turning the double play?
A) Showing off
B) Making a clean, accurate throw to first
C) Trying to injure the runner
D) Yelling loudly
  • 21. What is a 'rundown' situation?
A) When it starts to rain
B) When the pitcher is tired
C) When a runner is caught between bases
D) When the game is ending soon
  • 22. During a rundown between 1st and 2nd, what is the second baseman's role?
A) Receiving throws and applying tags
B) Standing still
C) Shouting encouragement
D) Running away
  • 23. What is the 'cut-off' position?
A) Cutting the grass around the base
B) Positioning between the outfield and infield to relay throws
C) Cutting off the runner
D) Cutting the baseball
  • 24. When should the second baseman act as a cut-off man?
A) Never
B) Whenever the shortstop isn't there
C) On throws from the outfield to home plate or third base
D) All the time
  • 25. What is a 'force out'?
A) When a runner is tackled
B) When a runner scores without a hit
C) When a runner is forced to advance to the next base
D) When a runner is safe
  • 26. What kind of footwork allows for the quickest throws when covering second for the shortstop?
A) Running in a circle
B) Shuffle step
C) Walking slowly
D) Jumping
  • 27. What is the importance of knowing the count?
A) To know how many innings are left
B) It's not important
C) To determine what to eat after the game
D) Anticipate possible steal attempts
  • 28. What is the responsibility of the second baseman during a passed ball/wild pitch when no one is on base?
A) Chase the ball
B) Cover third base
C) Back up home plate
D) Back up first base
  • 29. What drill is used to develop footwork around second base?
A) The pushup drill
B) The windmill drill
C) The pivot drill
D) The sleeping drill
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