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The hitter strikes out when she reaches ___ strikes and walk with ___ balls
2,4
3,4
4,3
3,2
True or False? On a bunt it is the first baseman's job to cover 1st base.
True
False
Whose job is it to cover 2nd base on a steal?
The 3rd baseman's
The pitcher's
The 2nd baseman's
The shortstop's
When somebody bunts with a runner on 3rd, it is called a...
Squeeze bunt
Bunt-3rd
Sacrifice bunt
Runner 3- bunt
When attempting to get a runner out on a force play, it is necessary to touch the runner with the ball.
True
False
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.
You are on 3rd base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are 2 outs.
A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit in the outfield. What should you do?
Run home because there are 2 outs.
Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.
Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.
Stay at 3rd. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.
You hit a high pop-up into right field. The ball comes down and hits the foul line and sticks right where it hit. Is the ball:
Fair
Foul
You are on 3rd base (running) and the bases are loaded. Less than 2 outs.
A ground ball is hit. What should you do?
Run home because the bases are loaded and it is a force out for all runners.
Wait on the base to see if they get the girl out at 1st.
Run half way to see if they are going to try to get you out.
Get a good lead but wait to see if they get her out because it is not a force out for you.
You are on 2nd base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are 2 outs.
A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit in the outfield. What should you do?
Run because there are 2 outs.
Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.
Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.
Stay. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.
You are batting and have 2 strikes. You count is 0-2. You foul off the next pitch... You are?
Out because of 3 strikes = 0-3
Walked = 4-2
Nothing happens because it was foul = 0-2
You are batting and have 2 strikes. You count is 0-2. You foul off the next pitch and the catcher catches the ball... You are?
Out because of 3 strikes = 0-3
Walked = 4-2
Nothing happens because it was foul = 0-2
Out because the catcher caught it.
The infield fly rule takes effect on a fair infield fly ball when there are runners on first; OR first and second; OR first, second, and third and less than two outs.
True
False
Can a runner lead off while the pitcher is in her windup?
yes
no
If you are a base runner, what should you do during every pitch?
Stay on the bag
Automatically run to the next base
Take a lead
When you are a baserunner on second base, and there is a fly ball hit to right field, what should you do as a runner?
Tag up
Run to third
Go halfway
Run back to first base
A runner must tag up before running to the next base after a caught fly ball with less than two outs.
True
False
On a force out at second base the defensive player can ______ to get the runner out.
Tag the runner
Tag second base
Neither is correct.
Both tagging the runner or the base could work
You may overrun third base without fear of being tagged out.
True
False
Batters who bunt foul on the third strike are out.
True
False
The batter has two strikes and three balls. Choose the strategy she should NOT use.
The batter should swing at every ball if she thinks she can hit it.
The batter should leave a ball that looks as if it is out of the strike zone.
The batter should bunt.
The runner on 1st base takes off on the pitch. Choose the correct option below
The Catcher should throw to 3B
Shortstop covers 2B, catcher throws to 2B
The 2B should run in to the baseline to slow down the runner.
All options are correct.
What happens when the runner leaves a bag early?
They get to advance
The play will start over
They are out
You hit a short popup between home plate and first base. The pitcher dives for the popup, but cannot make the catch and does not touch the ball. The ball spins into foul territory and stops. This is...
A fair ball
A foul ball
Ball one
A no pitch situation
You hit a short popup between the pitcher and third baseman. The pitcher dives for it, but the ball bounces out of her glove and rolls foul. This is...
A fair ball
A foul ball
Strike one
Ball one
You are a baserunner at first base. A ball is hit to the first baseman and she tries throwing to second, but hits you in the back as you are running to second in the base path. You are....
Safe
Out
Runner interference
Getting to go to third because she hit you
You are at first base and a ball is hit as you are stealing second. The ball hits your foot, but you beat the throw to second. You are...
Safe since you beat the throw
Out
Is the batter out?
Is this a do over?
You bunt a ball up the first base line and as you are running, you step on the ball in fair territory. The ball rolls foul and the catcher cannot throw you out at first. This is...
An out because you stepped on the ball in fair territory
Foul ball because the catcher picked it up foul
Safe at first since you touched it in fair territory
A strike and you have to come back and bat again
You bunt a ball, but it lands on the plate and stops. This is...
Fair ball
Foul ball
Strike one
Do over
A ball is hit in the air and the runner at 1st base leaves before the ball is caught. The 1st baseman catches the ball and touches the base before the runner is able to return to the base. What is the call?
The runner is allowed to stay at 2nd base, but the batter is out.
It results in a double-play where both players are out.
The runner is out, but the batter is safe at 1st.
Both players are safe.
You are on 3rd base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are no outs.
A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit in the infield. What should you do?
Run home because the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs.
Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.
Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.
Stay at 3rd. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.
You are on 1st base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are 2 outs.
A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit in the outfield. What should you do?
Run because there are 2 outs.
Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.
Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.
Stay. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.
You are on 1st base (running) and there is no one else on base. There are no outs.
A pop fly (or fly ball) is hit in the outfield. What should you do?
Run because the bases are loaded and there are 2 outs.
Wait on the base to see if they catch the ball and wait for your coach to tell you to run.
Run half way to see if they are going to catch the ball.
Stay. You cannot advance on this play because it is an infield fly rule.
You are an infielder and there is a runner on 1st.
The ball is hit to you and you field it cleanly. Where should you throw the ball?
1st to get the batter out
2nd to get the lead runner
3rd to make sure the lead runner does not advance
To the pitcher
You are an infielder and there is a runner on 1st.
The ball is hit to you and you bobble the ball (did not field it cleanly). Where should you throw the ball?
1st because you bobbled it
2nd because you always get the lead runner
3rd to make sure the lead runner does not advance
To the pitcher
You are an outfielder and the ball is hit to you (no one is on base). Where should you throw the ball?
To your cutoff (typically SS or 2nd)
To the pitcher and over the cut off because no one is on base.
To the catcher to make sure no one scores.
Run the ball in because you run faster than you can throw.
There is a runner at 1st and 3rd. YOU ARE the runner at 1st.
The catcher has a weak arm.
What do you do when the pitch is thrown? (assuming is was not hit)
Run (steal) 2nd
Stay at 1st
Go half way and run back to 1st
You are batting with a teammate already on 1st base, and you drill a base hit down the line pass the third baseman. Your teammate got a great jump on the pitch, and is going to easily advance to 3B. Your first base coach tells you to keep running to 2B, so you follow instructions and go full speed toward 2B. While running to second, you see that the left fielder has chosen to fire the ball towards 2B in attempt to get you out. The throw looks strong and on line, and will more than likely beat you to the bag. Your action should be to:
Run as hard as you can, and slide head first to the outside of the bag to avoid the tag.
Immediately stop and begin to retreat back towards 1B, hoping to draw a throw or get into a rundown.
Stop drop and roll!
There is a runner on 2nd base, and no runner on first. You are playing short stop. The ball is hit to you on the ground. What should you do?
Throw directly to first
Glance at runner on second then throw to first
Run to second base to hold the runner
Throw directly to third
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