How to play second base effectively
  • 1. What is the primary responsibility of the second baseman?
A) Catching fly balls
B) Pitching
C) Coaching first base
D) Covering second base
  • 2. What type of throw is often required when turning a double play?
A) Slow, looping throw
B) Sidearm throw
C) Quick, accurate throw
D) Underhand 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) Quick release
B) High leg kick
C) Slow delivery
D) Ignoring the runner
  • 5. What should a second baseman do after a ground ball to shortstop?
A) Back up the shortstop
B) Go to the dugout
C) Cover third base
D) Cover second base
  • 6. What is a good way to improve reaction time at second base?
A) Practice drills
B) Only practicing hitting
C) Avoiding ground balls
D) Ignoring batting practice
  • 7. How should a second baseman position themselves against a left-handed hitter?
A) Slightly towards first base
B) In shallow center field
C) Slightly towards third base
D) Directly behind second base
  • 8. What is the 'pivot' referring to in a double play?
A) The pitcher's motion
B) Footwork around the base
C) The baseball
D) The shortstop's glove
  • 9. What's the best approach to a slow roller?
A) Wait for the ball
B) Play it casually
C) Let the shortstop take it
D) Charge the ball aggressively
  • 10. What's the primary reason for communication with the shortstop?
A) To determine who buys snacks
B) To gossip
C) To confuse the runners
D) To avoid collisions
  • 11. When covering second on a steal attempt, where should the second baseman be positioned?
A) Behind the base
B) In front of the base
C) At shortstop
D) To the side of the base
  • 12. What type of glove is preferred for second base?
A) Catcher's mitt
B) First baseman's mitt
C) Smaller, lighter glove
D) Outfielder's glove
  • 13. What is the most important factor when fielding a ground ball?
A) Closing your eyes
B) Standing straight up
C) Staying low
D) Catching with one hand
  • 14. What is the main benefit of knowing the opposing hitters' tendencies?
A) Better positioning
B) Cheating
C) Predicting the future
D) Making friends with the other team
  • 15. What is the best way to avoid injury at second base?
A) Proper conditioning
B) Avoiding practice
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) Right on the foul line
B) In shallow center field
C) Closer to the second base bag and towards the hole
D) Closer to first base
  • 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) Hiding behind the base
B) Painting the base
C) Ignoring the base runner
D) Moving to the base to receive a throw
  • 19. What is the double play depth?
A) Positioning in the dugout
B) Positioning on the pitcher's mound
C) Positioning closer to the infield than usual
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) Showing off
C) Yelling loudly
D) Trying to injure the runner
  • 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) Shouting encouragement
B) Running away
C) Receiving throws and applying tags
D) Standing still
  • 23. What is the 'cut-off' position?
A) Cutting the baseball
B) Positioning between the outfield and infield to relay throws
C) Cutting the grass around the base
D) Cutting off the runner
  • 24. When should the second baseman act as a cut-off man?
A) On throws from the outfield to home plate or third base
B) All the time
C) Whenever the shortstop isn't there
D) Never
  • 25. What is a 'force out'?
A) When a runner scores without a hit
B) When a runner is tackled
C) When a runner is safe
D) When a runner is forced to advance to the next base
  • 26. What kind of footwork allows for the quickest throws when covering second for the shortstop?
A) Walking slowly
B) Shuffle step
C) Running in a circle
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) It's not important
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 sleeping drill
C) The pushup drill
D) The pivot drill
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