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