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