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