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