A) Catching pop-ups behind the plate. B) Covering the hot corner and making plays on hard-hit balls. C) Pitching to the batter. D) Playing shallow and covering first base.
A) A quick, accurate throw across the diamond to first. B) A looping, high throw to second base. C) A throw to home plate after fielding a bunt. D) An underhand toss to the pitcher.
A) The bullpen. B) The home plate area. C) The area around third base, due to the speed of batted balls. D) The area near the dugout.
A) Adjust based on the batter's tendencies and the game situation. B) Always in the same spot, regardless of the batter. C) As close to the batter as possible. D) As far back as possible from the batter.
A) Getting in front of the ball and using two hands. B) Using only your glove to field the ball. C) Staying back and letting the ball come to you. D) Fielding the ball with your bare hand.
A) A completely flat-footed stance. B) A completely upright and relaxed stance. C) An athletic stance, ready to react quickly. D) A stance with their weight shifted to their heels.
A) Play it casually and hope for the best. B) Let the shortstop field it. C) Charge the ball aggressively and make a quick throw. D) Wait for the ball to come to you.
A) On steal attempts to third base and when forced. B) Never, it's always the shortstop's job. C) Only on passed balls. D) Only when the catcher is throwing to second.
A) Step backwards to give yourself more time. B) Glove-side foot forward, creating a funnel. C) Lead with the throwing-side foot. D) Keep both feet planted.
A) It doesn't affect the third baseman's play. B) Helps determine what kind of pitch is coming. C) Predicting potential bunt or hit-and-run situations. D) Only matters to the pitcher and catcher.
A) A catcher's mitt. B) A first baseman's mitt. C) A small glove to ensure faster transfer. D) A glove that is large enough to catch hard hit balls.
A) Watch TV. B) Practice. C) Eat more snacks. D) Read a book.
A) First. B) Home. C) Second. D) None.
A) Telepathy. B) Using clear, concise language. C) Ignoring them. D) Sign language only.
A) The sun is in your eyes. B) Runner is at first. C) Batter squaring around early. D) Batter taking a big swing.
A) Home plate. B) Third base. C) First base. D) The pitcher's mound.
A) Drop the mitt and make a diving tag. B) Sweep at the runner. C) Close your eyes and hope to make the tag. D) Plant your foot, create a clear lane, and then put the mitt down.
A) When you disagree. B) Most of the time. C) When the play is obvious. D) Never.
A) By thinking about other things. B) By napping in the dugout. C) By being bored. D) By staying engaged and anticipating plays.
A) Short and quick. B) Backwards. C) Underhand. D) As long as possible.
A) Wave your hands in the air B) Run to the dugout C) Yell '3rd' to notify the catcher. D) Ignore the runner
A) Height. B) Strength. C) Reaction time. D) Speed.
A) Use a sidearm throw. B) Just lob the ball to first. C) Stop and compose yourself before throwing. D) Use an overhand throw.
A) Cover third base B) Cover first base C) Cover home plate D) Run to the dugout
A) Always. B) Whenever you feel like it. C) When the ball is clearly yours. D) Never.
A) Daydream. B) Eat sunflower seeds. C) Stretch. D) Assess the situation.
A) Laugh. B) Yell at them. C) Provide encouragement. D) Ignore it.
A) Forget about baseball. B) Complain about calls. C) Hide in the dugout. D) Review the inning and prepare for the next.
A) Wearing heavy cleats. B) Standing still. C) Staying light on your feet. D) Dragging your feet. |