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