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How to be a good outfielder
Contributed by: Frost
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of an outfielder?
A) Calling plays
B) Catching fly balls
C) Pitching strikes
D) Stealing bases
  • 2. What is the best first step after the ball is hit?
A) Looking at the coach
B) Reading the ball off the bat
C) Running forward immediately
D) Covering the base
  • 3. When should an outfielder use a drop step?
A) When the ball is hit directly at them
B) When running to 1st base
C) When the ball is hit to their side
D) When the ball is hit over their head
  • 4. What is the proper way to catch a fly ball above your waist?
A) Glove down, thumbs together
B) Glove up, thumbs together
C) With one hand
D) Glove sideways
  • 5. What is the proper way to catch a fly ball below your waist?
A) Glove down, pinkies together
B) Glove up, pinkies together
C) With one hand
D) Glove sideways
  • 6. What should an outfielder do after catching a fly ball?
A) Drop the ball
B) Walk slowly
C) Celebrate
D) Get into a good throwing position
  • 7. What is the priority when throwing the ball back into the infield?
A) Accuracy
B) Style
C) Maximum power
D) Speed
  • 8. What type of throw is typically used to get the ball back into the infield quickly?
A) Behind-the-back throw
B) Crow hop throw
C) Slow pitch
D) Underhand toss
  • 9. What is the purpose of backing up another outfielder?
A) To confuse the runners
B) To give the other outfielder a break
C) To prevent runners from advancing if the ball is misplayed
D) To get closer to the play
  • 10. What weather condition most impacts outfield play?
A) Temperature
B) Wind
C) Humidity
D) Barometric Pressure
  • 11. Why is communication important in the outfield?
A) To confuse the other team
B) To argue
C) To avoid collisions and ensure someone catches the ball
D) To show off
  • 12. What should an outfielder shout when calling for a fly ball?
A) "He's got it!"
B) "Mine!" (unless truly alone)
C) "I got it!"
D) "Look out!"
  • 13. When should an outfielder attempt to dive for a ball?
A) When they are sure they can catch it
B) Whenever possible
C) Never
D) When the coach tells them to
  • 14. What is the ideal number of hands to catch a fly ball with?
A) Two
B) Three
C) One
D) Zero
  • 15. What does it mean to "charge" a ground ball?
A) To throw it hard
B) To aggressively run towards it
C) To ignore it
D) To avoid it
  • 16. What is the 'glove side'?
A) The side of your body with your glove
B) The side of the field with the most grass
C) The side of the field closest to the dugout
D) The side of the field where the sun is
  • 17. What is an outfielder's responsibility on a base hit?
A) Go get a drink
B) Back up the play and prevent extra bases
C) Yell at the runner
D) Do nothing
  • 18. What does it mean to 'play the hitter'?
A) Ignore the hitter
B) Position yourself based on the hitter's tendencies
C) Try to distract the hitter
D) Argue with the hitter
  • 19. How should an outfielder practice reading fly balls?
A) By taking fly balls during practice
B) By watching baseball on TV
C) By reading about it
D) By playing video games
  • 20. What is the role of the center fielder?
A) To get all the glory
B) To cover the most ground and direct the other outfielders
C) To do the least amount of work
D) To argue with the umpire
  • 21. What should an outfielder do before each pitch?
A) Get into an athletic ready position
B) Relax completely
C) Talk to the fans
D) Daydream
  • 22. What is a good strategy to deal with sun interference?
A) Run away from the sun
B) Blame someone else
C) Close your eyes
D) Use your glove or hat to shield your eyes
  • 23. What kind of fitness training is important for outfielders?
A) Weightlifting only
B) Sprinting and agility drills
C) Sitting and resting
D) Eating junk food
  • 24. If a ball is hit right at the outfield wall, what should the outfielder prioritize?
A) Ignoring the ball
B) Making the catch at all costs
C) Showing off
D) Safety
  • 25. When is it acceptable to throw behind a runner?
A) Always
B) When the coach tells you to
C) Almost never - prioritize leading runners
D) When you are angry
  • 26. What piece of equipment, besides a glove, can be crucial for an outfielder?
A) Sunglasses
B) A baseball
C) Cleats
D) A bat
  • 27. What should an outfielder do if they lose sight of the ball in the sun?
A) Blame the sun
B) Try to relocate it quickly, listen to teammates
C) Give up
D) Pretend they saw it
  • 28. What is a 'cut-off'?
A) Cutting the grass
B) A middle infielder intercepting a throw from the outfield
C) A type of baseball pitch
D) A type of sandwich
  • 29. If a runner is on third base with less than two outs, what should the outfielder prioritize on a fly ball?
A) Ignoring the runner
B) Making an accurate throw to home plate
C) Throwing to second base
D) Making a catch, no matter what
  • 30. What is the best way to prevent injury in the outfield?
A) Drinking soda
B) Not playing at all
C) Proper stretching and warm-up
D) Ignoring pain
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