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- 1. Multiple Choice
Check all of the best strategies of catching a fly ball:
The first step should be forwards.
The first step should be back.
Saying "mine!" or "ball!" when you decide you want to try and catch the ball.
Assume that one of your teammates will catch the ball if it's between the two of you.
- 2. Multiple Choice
On a ground ball, what is the best strategy for properly fielding the ball?
Bend over at the waist to grab the ball.
Wait for the ball to come to you so it has time to slow down.
Charge towards the ball then go down to one knee and use your body as a shield, in case the ball doesn't end up in your glove.
Let the ball go by you so one of your teammates can grab it.
- 3. Multiple Choice
On a line drive, what is the best strategy for properly fielding the ball?
Reach for the the ball with your glove pointed downwards.
Put the glove in front of you and use your bare hand to secure the ball.
Shout out, "Watch out!" and duck away from the ball.
Throw your glove at the ball.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What are some good strategies when gripping a softball?
Gripping the "horseshoe" section of the ball.
Using only two fingers on the ball.
Place the thumb under the ball.
Try not to allow any spin on the ball.
- 5. Multiple Choice
When throwing a softball what direction should your arm move from start to finish?
Straight back and forward, like a bow and arrow.
In a circle.
Side to side.
Below the waist to above the head.
- 6. Multiple Choice
When throwing, outfielders should make a bigger motion with their arms than infielders and catchers.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
When a right handed person throws a softball, the left side of the body is the directional side and the right side of the body is the power side.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
When aiming your throw, list two options to primarily focus on as an aiming assist.
Your knees
Your feet
Your elbow
Your glove
Your forehead
- 9. Multiple Choice
Using your lower body and stepping towards your target is an important step in throwing.
True
False
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are important with the follow through when throwing a softball?
Point your back foot shoelaces to the ground.
Bring your throwing arm all the way to your opposite hip.
Allow your throwing side hip to come through.
Keep running towards your target after releasing the ball.
- 11. Multiple Choice
When hitting a softball, grip the bat:
In the palm of your hand.
At the fingertips.
Along your "door knocking" knuckles.
With one hand.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Choose three good options to use as stances when batting:
Square
Open
Toes pointed towards the pitcher
Closed
- 13. Multiple Choice
A balanced stance is important when batting.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Preferably, what angle should the bat be in in your stance?
Flat and parallel to the ground.
Straight up and down at 90 degrees to the ground.
Angled at 45 degrees from the ground.
Precisely 67 degrees to the ground.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What method could you use to assure you can cover every strike that crosses the plate?
Stand on top of the plate.
Before the pitch comes, tap the outside of the plate to decide how far from the plate to stand.
Swing the bat with one hand.
Only swing at pitches that are perfect, even if they are strikes.
- 16. Multiple Choice
When making a negative motion before hitting the ball, you should:
Lift your front heel.
Put the weight on the inside of your back leg.
Keep your hands in a strong position (don't drop).
Twisting your back
- 17. Multiple Choice
The positive motion in hitting begins with the stride.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
At contact with the ball, you should be in these positions:
Top hand = palm up
Bottom hand = palm down
Front knee is bent at a 90 degree angle
Back hip rotated towards pitcher
Head and eyes looking down towards the ball
- 19. Multiple Choice
To ensure full extension (after hitting the ball), which player should your bat head be pointed at before rolling the wrists?
the ground
the 1st baseman
the pitcher
the 3rd baseman
- 20. Multiple Choice
The hitter should not roll their wrists until after extension.
True
False
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