How to play second base effectively
  • 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) 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) Right foot
B) Left foot
C) Neither foot
D) Both feet
  • 4. What is a crucial skill for preventing stolen bases?
A) Quick release
B) Ignoring the runner
C) Slow delivery
D) High leg kick
  • 5. What should a second baseman do after a ground ball to shortstop?
A) Cover third base
B) Back up the shortstop
C) Go to the dugout
D) Cover second base
  • 6. What is a good way to improve reaction time at second base?
A) Avoiding ground balls
B) Practice drills
C) Only practicing hitting
D) Ignoring batting practice
  • 7. How should a second baseman position themselves against a left-handed hitter?
A) In shallow center field
B) Directly behind second base
C) Slightly towards first base
D) Slightly towards third 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) Charge the ball aggressively
B) Wait for the ball
C) Let the shortstop take it
D) Play it casually
  • 10. What's the primary reason for communication with the shortstop?
A) To avoid collisions
B) To confuse the runners
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) Catcher's mitt
B) First baseman's mitt
C) Outfielder's glove
D) Smaller, lighter 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) 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) 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) In shallow center field
B) Right on the foul line
C) Closer to first base
D) Closer to the second base bag and towards the hole
  • 17. What is the key to a successful tag at second base?
A) Tagging above the runner
B) Applying the tag quickly and firmly
C) Slapping at the runner
D) Missing the runner completely
  • 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) Yelling loudly
B) Making a clean, accurate throw to first
C) Trying to injure the runner
D) Showing off
  • 21. What is a 'rundown' situation?
A) When it starts to rain
B) When the game is ending soon
C) When the pitcher is tired
D) When a runner is caught between bases
  • 22. During a rundown between 1st and 2nd, what is the second baseman's role?
A) Shouting encouragement
B) Standing still
C) Running away
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 off the runner
C) Cutting the grass around the base
D) Cutting the baseball
  • 24. When should the second baseman act as a cut-off man?
A) Whenever the shortstop isn't there
B) On throws from the outfield to home plate or third base
C) Never
D) All the time
  • 25. What is a 'force out'?
A) When a runner scores without a hit
B) When a runner is tackled
C) When a runner is safe
D) When a runner is forced to advance to the next base
  • 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) Jumping
D) Walking slowly
  • 27. What is the importance of knowing the count?
A) To know how many innings are left
B) To determine what to eat after the game
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) Cover third base
B) Back up home plate
C) Back up first base
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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