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