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How to play second base effectively
Contributed by: Frost
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of the second baseman?
A) Catching fly balls
B) Coaching first base
C) Pitching
D) Covering second base
  • 2. What type of throw is often required when turning a double play?
A) Underhand throw
B) Sidearm throw
C) Quick, accurate throw
D) Slow, looping throw
  • 3. Which foot should be planted near the base for a double play throw to first?
A) Left foot
B) Neither foot
C) Both feet
D) Right foot
  • 4. What is a crucial skill for preventing stolen bases?
A) Ignoring the runner
B) High leg kick
C) Quick release
D) Slow delivery
  • 5. What should a second baseman do after a ground ball to shortstop?
A) Go to the dugout
B) Back up the shortstop
C) Cover third base
D) Cover second base
  • 6. What is a good way to improve reaction time at second base?
A) Ignoring batting practice
B) Practice drills
C) Avoiding ground balls
D) Only practicing hitting
  • 7. How should a second baseman position themselves against a left-handed hitter?
A) Slightly towards first base
B) Directly behind second base
C) In shallow center field
D) Slightly towards third base
  • 8. What is the 'pivot' referring to in a double play?
A) The baseball
B) The shortstop's glove
C) Footwork around the base
D) The pitcher's motion
  • 9. What's the best approach to a slow roller?
A) Let the shortstop take it
B) Charge the ball aggressively
C) Play it casually
D) Wait for the ball
  • 10. What's the primary reason for communication with the shortstop?
A) To determine who buys snacks
B) To gossip
C) To avoid collisions
D) To confuse the runners
  • 11. When covering second on a steal attempt, where should the second baseman be positioned?
A) At shortstop
B) Behind the base
C) To the side of the base
D) In front of the base
  • 12. What type of glove is preferred for second base?
A) Catcher's mitt
B) Outfielder's glove
C) First baseman's mitt
D) Smaller, lighter glove
  • 13. What is the most important factor when fielding a ground ball?
A) Catching with one hand
B) Staying low
C) Standing straight up
D) Closing your eyes
  • 14. What is the main benefit of knowing the opposing hitters' tendencies?
A) Making friends with the other team
B) Cheating
C) Predicting the future
D) Better positioning
  • 15. What is the best way to avoid injury at second base?
A) Avoiding practice
B) Proper conditioning
C) Ignoring warning signs
D) Wearing no protective gear
  • 16. Against a right-handed pull hitter, where should the second baseman typically position themselves?
A) In shallow center field
B) Closer to the second base bag and towards the hole
C) Right on the foul line
D) Closer to first base
  • 17. What is the key to a successful tag at second base?
A) Tagging above the runner
B) Missing the runner completely
C) Slapping at the runner
D) Applying the tag quickly and firmly
  • 18. What does 'covering' the base mean?
A) Moving to the base to receive a throw
B) Ignoring the base runner
C) Hiding behind the base
D) Painting the base
  • 19. What is the double play depth?
A) Positioning closer to the infield than usual
B) Positioning in the outfield
C) Positioning on the pitcher's mound
D) Positioning in the dugout
  • 20. What is the most important aspect of turning the double play?
A) Yelling loudly
B) Showing off
C) Trying to injure the runner
D) Making a clean, accurate throw to first
  • 21. What is a 'rundown' situation?
A) When it starts to rain
B) When the pitcher is tired
C) When the game is ending soon
D) When a runner is caught between bases
  • 22. During a rundown between 1st and 2nd, what is the second baseman's role?
A) Receiving throws and applying tags
B) Standing still
C) Shouting encouragement
D) Running away
  • 23. What is the 'cut-off' position?
A) Positioning between the outfield and infield to relay throws
B) Cutting the grass around the base
C) Cutting the baseball
D) Cutting off the runner
  • 24. When should the second baseman act as a cut-off man?
A) Never
B) Whenever the shortstop isn't there
C) On throws from the outfield to home plate or third base
D) All the time
  • 25. What is a 'force out'?
A) When a runner is forced to advance to the next base
B) When a runner is tackled
C) When a runner scores without a hit
D) When a runner is safe
  • 26. What kind of footwork allows for the quickest throws when covering second for the shortstop?
A) Jumping
B) Running in a circle
C) Shuffle step
D) Walking slowly
  • 27. What is the importance of knowing the count?
A) It's not important
B) To know how many innings are left
C) Anticipate possible steal attempts
D) To determine what to eat after the game
  • 28. What is the responsibility of the second baseman during a passed ball/wild pitch when no one is on base?
A) Cover third base
B) Back up home plate
C) Chase the ball
D) Back up first base
  • 29. What drill is used to develop footwork around second base?
A) The windmill drill
B) The pivot drill
C) The sleeping drill
D) The pushup drill
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