How to play second base effectively
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of the second baseman?
A) Covering second base
B) Coaching first base
C) Pitching
D) Catching fly balls
  • 2. What type of throw is often required when turning a double play?
A) Quick, accurate throw
B) Underhand throw
C) Slow, looping throw
D) Sidearm throw
  • 3. Which foot should be planted near the base for a double play throw to first?
A) Neither foot
B) Left foot
C) Both feet
D) Right foot
  • 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) Practice drills
B) Avoiding ground balls
C) Only practicing hitting
D) Ignoring batting practice
  • 7. How should a second baseman position themselves against a left-handed hitter?
A) Slightly towards first base
B) Slightly towards third base
C) Directly behind second base
D) In shallow center field
  • 8. What is the 'pivot' referring to in a double play?
A) The pitcher's motion
B) Footwork around the base
C) The baseball
D) The shortstop's glove
  • 9. What's the best approach to a slow roller?
A) Let the shortstop take it
B) Wait for the ball
C) Play it casually
D) Charge the ball aggressively
  • 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) To the side of the base
B) At shortstop
C) Behind the base
D) In front of the base
  • 12. What type of glove is preferred for second base?
A) First baseman's mitt
B) Catcher's mitt
C) Outfielder's glove
D) Smaller, lighter glove
  • 13. What is the most important factor when fielding a ground ball?
A) Catching with one hand
B) Closing your eyes
C) Standing straight up
D) Staying low
  • 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) Avoiding practice
B) Proper conditioning
C) Wearing no protective gear
D) Ignoring warning signs
  • 16. Against a right-handed pull hitter, where should the second baseman typically position themselves?
A) Closer to first base
B) In shallow center field
C) Right on the foul line
D) Closer to the second base bag and towards the hole
  • 17. What is the key to a successful tag at second base?
A) Slapping at the runner
B) Applying the tag quickly and firmly
C) Tagging above the runner
D) Missing the runner completely
  • 18. What does 'covering' the base mean?
A) Ignoring the base runner
B) Hiding behind the base
C) Painting the base
D) Moving to the base to receive a throw
  • 19. What is the double play depth?
A) Positioning on the pitcher's mound
B) Positioning in the dugout
C) Positioning in the outfield
D) Positioning closer to the infield than usual
  • 20. What is the most important aspect of turning the double play?
A) Showing off
B) Trying to injure the runner
C) Yelling loudly
D) Making a clean, accurate throw to first
  • 21. What is a 'rundown' situation?
A) When it starts to rain
B) When a runner is caught between bases
C) When the pitcher is tired
D) When the game is ending soon
  • 22. During a rundown between 1st and 2nd, what is the second baseman's role?
A) Shouting encouragement
B) Receiving throws and applying tags
C) Running away
D) Standing still
  • 23. What is the 'cut-off' position?
A) Cutting the grass around the base
B) Cutting off the runner
C) Cutting the baseball
D) Positioning between the outfield and infield to relay throws
  • 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 forced to advance to the next base
B) When a runner scores without a hit
C) When a runner is safe
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) To determine what to eat after the game
B) To know how many innings are left
C) Anticipate possible steal attempts
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) Back up first base
C) Chase the ball
D) Cover third base
  • 29. What drill is used to develop footwork around second base?
A) The sleeping drill
B) The pushup drill
C) The pivot drill
D) The windmill drill
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