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- 1. Multiple Choice
When considering "fly ball communication" the first rule all players need to understand is...
Let the best player catch the ball.
Never call for the ball unless you are sure you will catch it.
Check the other players to see if they are going to catch it before you call for the ball.
Just catch the ball.
- 2. Multiple Choice
According the "fly ball priority rules" when multiple players on the field could catch a fly ball or popup.
The catcher has priority to catch a popup over a pitcher.
The 2nd baseman has priority to catch a popup over a Shortstop.
The 3rd baseman has priority to catch a popup over a Shortstop.
The center fielder has the highest priority on the field - he can call off any other player.
- 3. Multiple Choice
If you are the runner at 1st base and you have started early on the pitch because your coach put the hit and run play on, how should you react if the hitter drills a line drive toward the 2nd baseman.
Run on all line drives.
How would I know if the hitter hit a line drive?
Keep going to 3rd base. If the 2nd baseman catches the ball you'll be thrown out regardless of how you react.
Look inside after your first few steps and freeze after picking the ball up off the bat.
- 4. Multiple Choice
If you are attempting to steal 2nd base against a left handed pitcher and realize the pitcher has thrown the ball to 1st base, your best reaction is....
Stop and get in rundown.
Try to beat the throw back to 1st base.
Continue as fast as you can to 2nd base and adjust your running lane to match the lane between the 1st baseman and shortstop.
Give up.
- 5. Multiple Choice
When running at 2nd base you should tag...
On all fly balls.
Only when the fly ball is deep enough for you to advance.
On all foul balls.
On a line drive to the 2nd baseman.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The most effective high school pitchers...
Throw hard.
Throw a high percentage of strikes with multiple pitches.
Throw a wide variety of pitches.
Have a great curveball.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The infield fly rule is in effect...
With runners at 1st & 2nd or bases loaded and less than 2 outs.
On any fly ball in the field of play, regardless of the number of outs.
Only with bases loaded and less than two outs.
With runners at 1st & 2nd or bases loaded and 2 outs.
- 8. Multiple Choice
If the umpire blows a call and you are the player that suffers as a result, your best reaction is to...
Throw a fit so everyone knows he missed the call.
Take a deep breath, let it go, and engage in the next pitch like the bad call never happened.
Say nothing, but behave like someone stole your bike.
Argue with the umpire.
- 9. Multiple Choice
if you are the catcher with runners at 1st and 2nd and no outs and the batter swings at a ball in the dirt for strike three, you should...
Tag the batter-runner or throw to first to complete the putout.
Block and secure the ball and check the runner at 2nd to make sure he doesn’t advance.
Secure the ball and show the umpire you have it.
Be aware that that the batter is out by rule and realize the runner from first may be the best chance to record a second out since he can’t start for 2nd base until he knows the runner from 2nd is trying to advance.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Pitchers can disrupt stolen base attempts by runners at 1st base by:
Making multiple pickoff moves to 1st base.
Throwing hard.
Varying the number of “looks” you give the runner from the set position from pitch to pitch.
Using a quick delivery, or “slide step” when you deliver your pitch.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Defense Situation: You are playing Right Field (RF). There are runners on first base and second base. There are 2 outs. The batter gets a base hit that gets past the second baseman and rolls out to you. You have no cut off man to cut your throw off. Where should you throw the ball to try to get a runner out?First BaseSecond BaseThird BaseHome Plate - 12. Multiple ChoiceDefense Situation: You are playing Left Field (LF). There are no runners on base. There are 0 outs. The batter gets a base hit down the left field line that gets past the third baseman. You retrieve the ball. Who is your cut off man that you should throw the ball to?ShortstopThird BasemanPitcherSecond Baseman
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDefense Situation: You are playing Shortstop (SS). There is a runner on first base. There are 0 outs. The batter hits a solid ground ball to you. Where should you throw the ball to try to get the force runner out?Third BaseFirst BaseSecond BaseHome Plate
- 14. Multiple ChoiceDefense Situation: You are playing Center Field (CF). There is a runner on third base. There is 1 out. The batter hits a fly ball to you that you catch. The runner is tagging up from third base. You have no time to throw the ball to the cutoff man. Where should you throw the ball to get the runner out?Second BaseHome PlateThird BaseFirst Base
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDefense Situation: You are playing Right Field (RF). There are no runners on base. There are 0 outs. The batter gets a base hit down the right field line that gets past the first baseman. You retrieve the ball. Who is your cut off man that you should throw the ball to?Third BasemanShortstopPitcherSecond Baseman
- 16. Multiple ChoiceDefensive Situation: You are pitching (SP). The bases are loaded (Runners on first, second, and third base). There is 1 out. The batter hits a ground ball to you. Where should you get the force out?Home PlateSecond BaseFirst BaseThird Base
- 17. Multiple Choice
Defensive Situation: You are playing First Base (1B). There is a runner on third base. Bottom of the 7th. Tie game. There is 1 out. The batter hits a ground ball to you that you catch. What should you do first?
Check the runner at 3rd base; listen for a 4 call
Throw the ball to home plate
Step on first base
Throw the ball to 3rd base.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceOffensive Situation: Two outs and you're a runner on First Base, the batter hits a pop-up. What are you supposed to do?FreezeRun back to First BaseRun towards Second BaseStop
- 19. Multiple Choice
Offensive Situation: One out and you're a runner on 2nd Base, the batter hits a grounder towards the shortstop. What are you supposed to do?
Run back and stand on 2nd Base
Freeze and take a few steps back to 2nd Base
Run towards 3rd base
Freeze/Stop
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWho is MLB's all time strikeouts leaderNolan RyanRandy JohnsonRodger ClemensSteve Carlton
- 21. Multiple Choice
Runners on 1st and 2nd base, no outs, you are at bat. You receive the bunt signal from Coach. Where is the ideal place to bunt the ball?
Back to the Pitcher
Down 1st Baseline
Down 3rd Baseline
Right out in front of the Catcher
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of these are examples of balks?
Pitcher doesn't come to a complete stop before starting his delivery to home plate.
Left-handed pitcher steps home and throws to first.
Pitcher comes set, breaks his hands, and comes set again.
None of the above.
All of the above.
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is your hitting approach with a man on third, infield in, and one out?
Any pitch down in the zone that you can put on the ground.
Any pitch inside on your hands.
Any pitch you can elevate for a fly ball.
None of the above
All of the above
- 24. Multiple Choice
Where should outfielders position themselves when playing "No Doubles" ?
Come in a few steps.
4-5 steps deeper than normal depth and shade toward the foul lines.
Corner outfielders shade toward the gaps.
None of the above.
- 25. Multiple Choice
You get a base hit up the middle with a runner on second base. The first baseman lines himself up for the relay throw from CF. What are the MOST important factor (s) that determine how far you should round first base?
The height of the throw home.
How far away is the first baseman taking the relay?
Is anyone covering first base?
None of the above.
All of the above.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Bottom of the 7th. Tie game. You are the AWAY team. Runner on 3rd base with 1 out. You are playing LF and a fly ball is hit down the LF line and curves into foul territory causing your momentum to run away from home plate. What do you do?
Catch the foul ball for the 2nd Out.
Let the foul ball hit the ground.
I have no clue.
None of the above.
- 27. Multiple Choice
You're hitting and the count is 3-1 or 2-0. What pitch should you be sitting on?
Changeup
Curveball
Fastball
None of the above.
- 28. Multiple Choice
You're a runner at first base with 1 out, hitter makes contact and hits a ground ball towards shortstop, you run to second base and don't make it there before the SS throws ball to second baseman. What do you have to do as a runner?
Slide straight into the bag to avoid interference
Stay standing up
Peel off out of the way to not interfere with infielder
- 29. Multiple Choice
What's the most important task when you're on deck?
Looking into the stands.
Timing the pitcher.
Focusing on the catcher's setup position.
Swing and stretch much as possible until it's time to hit.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceScenario: You are up by 8 runs. Man on 1st and 3rd, one out. A ground ball is hit to the SS, what do you do?Go home to prevent the runAttempt to turn a double playThrow the runner out at firstThrow to the pitcher to avoid base movement
- 31. Multiple Choice
Who won the 2021 World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
New York Yankees
- 32. Multiple Choice
How many outs are in an inning?
4
21
3
6
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