A) Covering second base B) Catching throws to first base C) Calling out plays in the outfield D) Pitching to the batter
A) Running away from the throw B) Backpedaling C) Standing still D) Target step towards the throw
A) Bend at the waist B) Keep both feet planted C) Stretch with the throwing arm D) Lead with the glove foot and reach
A) Try to knock it down and recover B) Yell at the thrower C) Assume it's uncatchable D) Duck and avoid the ball
A) Holding runners on base B) Stealing bases C) Calling pitches D) Umpiring the game
A) Behind the pitcher's mound B) Slightly closer to the foul line C) Directly on the first base bag D) Towards second base
A) Tag first base for the out B) Hand the ball to the batter C) Run to second base D) Throw the ball into the stands
A) It's irrelevant to the first baseman's play B) To know when to go to the bathroom C) Only important for the pitcher D) Anticipating the next play and potential steals
A) A fake throw; ignore it B) A runner sliding into first; avoid it C) Ball bounces right before reaching the glove; pick it cleanly D) A very high pitch; let it go
A) Apply the glove firmly while securing the ball B) Slap the runner with the bare hand C) Point the glove at the runner D) Just touch the runner with the glove
A) Only if the pitcher tells you to B) Every time the ball is hit C) When the ground ball is hit directly to you D) Never come off the base
A) Complain about the pitching B) Coordinate pick-off plays and communicate runner tendencies C) Tell jokes D) Never talk to the pitcher
A) Taking their eye off the ball during the catch B) Wearing sunglasses at night C) Being too friendly to the opposing team D) Yelling at the umpire
A) Run to the dugout B) Cover first base C) Watch the game D) Field the ball for the pitcher
A) When you disagree with an umpire's call. B) When you need to adjust your equipment during a break in play. C) When you want to start an argument. D) When you're tired of playing.
A) So you can tell jokes. B) To argue about who is better. C) To coordinate who covers which base on various plays. D) It's not important, everyone should just do what they want.
A) Run after them B) Ignore them C) Cheer them on D) Be ready for a throw to first for a potential out.
A) It's not, you just stand at first base. B) So you look good in your uniform. C) So you can run faster to the snack bar. D) Allows for quicker reactions, better agility, and injury prevention.
A) Telepathy B) Singing loudly C) Focus and concentration D) Juggling
A) Blame the pitcher B) Wear lucky socks C) Focus, practice consistently, and maintain good footwork D) Avoid practicing
A) Covering second base. B) Backing up the catcher. C) Backing up the third baseman. D) Covering first on throws from the outfield.
A) Hope someone else gets it. B) Stay on the base and wait for the ball. C) Let the pitcher field it. D) Charge aggressively and make a quick throw to the pitcher covering first.
A) Charge the bunt and field it cleanly B) Run to third base C) Stay at first base D) Hide
A) You rarely get to steal bases B) It's not a very physical position C) You have to run a lot D) It's the most exciting position
A) No glove at all B) A small infielders glove. C) An outfielder's glove. D) A larger, specialized first baseman's mitt.
A) Catch it with your chest B) Use only one hand C) Use two hands whenever possible D) Kick the ball
A) Chase after the passed ball. B) Run to home plate. C) Cover first base to receive a throw for a possible out. D) Go to the dugout.
A) Knowing their tendencies (pull hitter, opposite field hitter) helps with positioning B) So you can date them C) So you can talk to them D) It's not important.
A) Preventing a runner from taking a large lead off first base B) Letting the runner steal at will C) Ignoring the runner D) Giving the runner a hug
A) To confuse the runner B) To give the runner a head start C) To catch a runner leading too far off the base D) To start a fight |