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How to be a good shortstop
Contributed by: Frost
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of a shortstop?
A) Catching pop-ups in foul territory
B) Playing first base
C) Pitching to the batter
D) Covering the area between second and third base
  • 2. Which throwing motion is generally preferred for quick throws?
A) Underhand
B) Over the top
C) Backwards
D) Sidearm
  • 3. What is a 'short hop'?
A) A ball caught just after it bounces
B) A slow roller
C) A throw that lands short of the target
D) A very high popup
  • 4. When covering second base on a steal attempt, where should you position yourself?
A) Halfway to first base
B) Behind the base
C) In front of the base
D) On the side of the base
  • 5. What is the double play pivot?
A) Running to first base
B) The movement of transferring the ball for a double play
C) The stance before throwing
D) The act of calling for the ball
  • 6. What is the most important skill for a shortstop?
A) Height
B) Agility and quickness
C) Slow, deliberate movements
D) Raw power
  • 7. Which base does the shortstop typically cover on a bunt towards third base?
A) Home plate
B) Third base
C) Second base
D) First base
  • 8. What type of glove is preferred for a shortstop?
A) A catcher's mitt
B) A glove with a shallow pocket
C) A glove with a deep pocket
D) A first baseman's mitt
  • 9. How should you position yourself relative to the batter's handedness?
A) Far away from the batter
B) Slightly towards the batter's pull side
C) On the opposite side of the batter's pull side
D) Directly behind the pitcher
  • 10. What is the key to making a good throw across the infield?
A) Just throwing the ball as hard as possible
B) Closing your eyes
C) Footwork and momentum
D) Ignoring the first baseman
  • 11. When is it acceptable to dive for a ball?
A) When the coach yells at you
B) Every time a ball is hit towards you
C) When you are bored
D) When it's the only way to make the play
  • 12. What is the most important attribute in communication?
A) Volume
B) Speaking quietly
C) Profanity
D) Clarity
  • 13. What is a 'force out'?
A) When a runner is tagged out
B) When a runner slides hard
C) When a runner is safe
D) When a runner is forced to advance to the next base
  • 14. What is 'range' in terms of shortstop play?
A) The area you can cover effectively
B) The amount of time you practice
C) The strength of your arm
D) The distance you can throw
  • 15. What should you do after every pitch?
A) Lay down
B) Reset your stance
C) Run to the dugout
D) Stay in the same position
  • 16. What should you communicate to the other infielders?
A) What you ate for breakfast
B) Personal insults
C) Nothing at all
D) Number of outs, runners on base, and potential plays
  • 17. How should you approach a slow roller?
A) Charge aggressively
B) Backpedal
C) Stay back and wait for the hop
D) Ask someone else to get it
  • 18. What is the most common error for a shortstop?
A) Running errors
B) Catching errors
C) Pitching errors
D) Throwing errors
  • 19. How does pitch selection impact your positioning?
A) You adjust based on likely batted ball direction
B) You take a nap
C) It doesn't matter
D) You start running around the field
  • 20. What is important to remember on a double play?
A) Try to tag both runners at once
B) Argue with the umpire
C) Fall down
D) Get the lead runner first
  • 21. When covering second base, which foot is generally on the bag first?
A) Doesn't matter
B) Both feet at the same time
C) Left foot
D) Right foot
  • 22. What is the importance of anticipation?
A) Predicting the future
B) Hoping the ball doesn't come to you
C) Reacting quickly to batted balls
D) Ignoring the game
  • 23. What is the advantage of using a 'quick release'?
A) Makes the ball curve more
B) Reduces the time for a runner to reach base
C) Increases throwing accuracy
D) It impresses the coach
  • 24. What is the best way to improve your fielding skills?
A) Eating unhealthy foods
B) Ignoring practice
C) Consistent practice
D) Watching TV
  • 25. What does it mean to 'attack the ball'?
A) Throwing your glove at the ball
B) Hiding from the ball
C) Moving forward aggressively to field the ball
D) Ignoring the ball
  • 26. What is a good warm-up routine?
A) Sleeping
B) Eating a big meal
C) Playing video games
D) Stretching and light jogging
  • 27. Why is it important to stay low to the ground?
A) To look cool
B) To avoid getting hit by the ball
C) To hide from the coach
D) To improve your reaction time and fielding range
  • 28. What is the benefit of watching professional shortstops?
A) To copy their uniform
B) To become famous
C) To waste time
D) Learning advanced techniques
  • 29. What is the most important personal trait for a shortstop?
A) Ignoring the game
B) Being tall
C) Mental toughness
D) Having a large glove
  • 30. What does good footwork do for a shortstop?
A) Helps create momentum toward their target
B) Makes the shortstop run away from the ball
C) Allows the shortstop to trip over themselves
D) Makes the shortstop look stylish
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