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