<o ="">Guys, its a rainy day in SC and my scrimmage is probably cancelled...so its time to break out the annual baseball test. See how you do('ll edit in with the answers soon). Remember a few are philosophy questions based on what we teach but most are fundamental baseball....enjoy.</o>
If anyone had trouble with the format in the test, shoot me an email and I will send you a copy. [email protected]
EDIT: I FIXED THE FORMAT FOR IE USERS....THAT VERSION IS ON PAGE 2
Baseball Test
2 Poles for every incorrect answer
1 triangle for every incorrect answer
Name_______________________________
1) As the batter, you hit a slow ground ball to any infielder. You should:
A)Toss the bat and jog since you know you are out
B) Sprint to first base and round it looking to take second
C) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the right as you cross
D) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the left as you cross
2) As the batter, you hit a line drive through the infield. You should:
A)Toss the bat and jog since you know its a single
B) Sprint to first base and round it looking to take second
C) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the right as you cross
D) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the left as you cross
3)As the batter, coach gives you the Hit&Run signal with a runner on first. The pitch is an obvious ball but not a wild pitch. You should:
A) Take your regular swing and try to put the ball on the ground to the right side.
B) Check your swing and drag the bat back to slow the catcher.
C)Swing but miss on purpose.
D)Try to stroke a double in the gap.
4)As the batter, coach gives you the bunt sign with a runner on second. You should:
A)Bunt the first pitch no matter where it is located
B) Bunt a strike back to the pitcher
C) Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
D) Bunt a strike down the first base line
5) As the batter, coach gives you the squeeze bunt sign with a runner on third. You should:
A)Bunt the first pitch no matter where it is located
B)Bunt a strike back to the pitcher
C)Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
D)Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
6) As the batter, coach gives you the bunt sign with a runner on first. You bunt the first strike. Where is the worst location for the bunt?
A)Back to the pitcher
B)Down 3rd baseline
C)In the air
D)Down 1st baseline
7) As the batter, count is 0-0, the pitch you are looking for is a:
A)Strike
B)Curveball
C)Fastball
D)Guaranteed homerun
8) As the batter, count is 2-0, you are dead-redwhich means you are only swinging:
A)if the pitch is close to the plate
B)if the pitch is a fastball
C)if you see the catcher's sign
D)if the pitch is a fastball in your designated zone.
9) As the batter, you have a 3-0 count. Unless told other wise, you should always:
A)Fake the bunt
B)Swing at anything close
C)Take the pitch
D)Take off to first as soon as the ball reaches the catcher
10) As the batter, with a runner on third and less than 2 outs, your job is:
A)hit a flyball deep enough for a tag
B)hit a groundball to the left side of the infield
C)work a base on balls
D)try to get hit by the pitch
11) As a batter, with a runner on third and less than two outs, your job is:
A)hit a shallow flyball and hope it drops
B) hit a groundball to the left side of the infield
C) hit a groundball to the right side of the infield
D)swing at anything close and hope for the best
12) You are the runner on 1st. There is a groundball is anywhere in the infield. Your job is:
A)Jog towards second and then cut across the infield since you are probably out
B)Sprint to second base and duck to get out of the way
C)Sprint to second base and slide hard and late to get a piece of the fielder no matter where he is as he turns two0
D)Sprint to second base and slide hard and late straight into bag getting a piece of the fielder if he is in the baseline
13) You are the runner on first. There is a groundball through the infield. You should:
A)Run as hard as you can because you know you are going to third no matter what
B)Run as hard as you can but pick up your 3<sup>rd</sup> base coach when you see the ball clear the infield
C)Run as hard as you can and slide into second
D)Run halfway and jog into second
14) You are the runner on 1st. Coach gives you the Hit&Run sign. You leave as soon as:
A)the pitcher lifts his leg
B)the pitcher releases the ball
C)the pitcher comes set
D)the pitcher steps on the rubber
15) You are the runner on first. There is a routine flyball to centerfield. You should:
A)run back to first to tag
B)freeze
C)get halfway to second
D)get to second and round the base
16) You are the runner on first. There is a line drive hit. You should:
A)run back to first to tag
B)freeze
C)get halfway to second
D)get to second and round the base
17) You are the runner on second with two outs. There is a routine flyball to rightfield. You should:
A)Get back to the bag to tag
B)Freeze
C)Get halfway
D)Run as hard as you and round third towards home
18)You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is not a runner on first. There is a groundball to the
right side. You should:
A)wait to make sure the play is at first then run
B)stay at second
C)take off immediately
D)get in a rundown
19) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is not a runner on first. There is a groundball to the left side. You should:
A)wait to make sure the play is at first then run
B)stay at second
C)take off immediately
D)tag
20) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is a hard groundball through the infield. You should:
A)Jog to third
B)Sprint towards third and pick up your base coach
C)Stay at second unless the outfielder bobbles the ball or it is a long run
D)Sprint towards third and round the base thinking you can score, but listen for your coachs yelling
21) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. Coach gives the bunt sign. You should:
A)steal third
B)take off as soon as you see the batter get the bunt on the ground
C)take off as soon as the batter squares
D)take off as soon as the batter makes contact
22) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is a deep flyball to right field. You should:
A)Run back to second to tag
B)Get halfway to third
C)Freeze
D)Get to third and round the bag
23) You are the runner on third with less than 2 outs. There is a flyball that you can tag on. You should:
A)get back to the bag and watch the outfielder make the catch so you know when to run
B)get back to the bag and try to guess when the outfielder makes the catch
C)get back to the bag and stare at the plate listening for your coach to yell GO
D)get back to the bag and stare at your coach listening for him to yell GO
24) You are the runner on third with less than two outs. The infield is not up. A groundball is hit to the shortstop. You should:
A)make sure the throw goes to first then run
B)take off immediately
C)fake going then watch the throw
D)dive back into third
25) You are the batter with a runner on second and less than two outs. You hit a basehit into the outfield and the runner from second is trying to score. You should:
A)take second as soon as you see the outfielder is going to throw home
B)Run through the bag and watch the play at home
C)Get in a rundown to ensure the run scores
D)Round firstbase and read the throw, taking second if the ball is through the cutoff
26)You are the runner on first and less than two outs. A groundball is hit to the second baseman, who is directly in your running lane. You should:
A)Stop to force a throw
B)Run full speed and bowl him over
C)Run full speed and try to dodge the tag
D) Slap at the glove like A-Rod
27) Nobody on, no outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
28) Runner on first, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
29) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
30) Runner on third, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF?€™s throw should go to :
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
31) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
32) Runners on second and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit deep into an outfield gap. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
33) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the leftfield gap. The OF's throw goes to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
34) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the leftfield gap. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
35) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The outfielder bobbles the ball. His throw should go to:
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Home
36) Runners on 1st and 3rd with one out. A groundball is hit to the left of the third baseman. He fields it clean and should:
A)Check the runner at third and throw to first
B)Immediately throw to second
C)Check the runner at third and throw to second
D)Immediately throw to first
37) Runners on 1st and 3rd with one out. A groundball is hit to the 2nd baseman. He should:
A)Throw home
B)Throw to second
C)Check the runner on third then throw to first
D)Check the runner on third then throw to second
38) Runners on 1st and 3rd with less than two outs in a tied ballgame, late innings. Flyball to the leftfielder which he catches clean. He should then:
A)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to second
B)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to third
C)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to the cutoff man
D)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to home
39) You are the runner on third. Your secondary lead should be:
A)3 steps in foul territory
B)3 steps in fair territory
C)5 steps in foul territory
D)5 steps in fair territory
40) The key to hitting is:
A)selecting a good pitch
B)being aggressive
C)quick hands
D)Balance
41) The most important pitch in baseball is:
A)throwing a curveball for a strike
B)the first pitch
C)strike one
D)A blazing fastball
42) A popfly that is caught in bounds but then carried out of play results in:
A)nothing. It is a deadball
B)an out.
C)An out and all runners advance one base
D)An out and all runners advance two bases
43) A popfly can be caught out of play and considered an out as long as:
A)the player has at least one foot in play
B)the player has both feet in play
C)the player catches the ball in the air
D)the player slides or dives
44) On a lefthanded pitcher, a baserunner on first is keying his:
A)head movement
B)Shoulders
C)Right foot
D)Glove
45) The 90% rule on a lefthanded pitcher is:
A)if he is looking at the runner on first during his legkick, the pickoff is coming
B)if he is looking at the plate during his leg kick, the pickoff is coming
C)if he is looking at the plate during his legkick, he is going to the plate
D)he will throw a 1<sup>st</sup> pitch fastball 90% of the time
46) UCLA refers to:
A)hitting a homerun
B)a leadoff technique
C)timing a pitcher's cadence for delivery
D)a sorry football team in San Diego
47) How many trigger points do we emphasize?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
48) A runner cannot tag on a foul ball that is caught in play??
A)True
B)False
49) What are the two cardinal sins of baserunning (choose two)
A)getting caught stealing
B)getting caught on a bunt-through
C)not breaking up a double play
D)getting doubled off on a line drive
E)not hustling
F)Not taking the extra base
50) What is the 116th pitch theory?
If anyone had trouble with the format in the test, shoot me an email and I will send you a copy. [email protected]
EDIT: I FIXED THE FORMAT FOR IE USERS....THAT VERSION IS ON PAGE 2
Baseball Test
2 Poles for every incorrect answer
1 triangle for every incorrect answer
Name_______________________________
1) As the batter, you hit a slow ground ball to any infielder. You should:
A)Toss the bat and jog since you know you are out
B) Sprint to first base and round it looking to take second
C) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the right as you cross
D) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the left as you cross
2) As the batter, you hit a line drive through the infield. You should:
A)Toss the bat and jog since you know its a single
B) Sprint to first base and round it looking to take second
C) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the right as you cross
D) Sprint down the line and through the base turning your head to the left as you cross
3)As the batter, coach gives you the Hit&Run signal with a runner on first. The pitch is an obvious ball but not a wild pitch. You should:
A) Take your regular swing and try to put the ball on the ground to the right side.
B) Check your swing and drag the bat back to slow the catcher.
C)Swing but miss on purpose.
D)Try to stroke a double in the gap.
4)As the batter, coach gives you the bunt sign with a runner on second. You should:
A)Bunt the first pitch no matter where it is located
B) Bunt a strike back to the pitcher
C) Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
D) Bunt a strike down the first base line
5) As the batter, coach gives you the squeeze bunt sign with a runner on third. You should:
A)Bunt the first pitch no matter where it is located
B)Bunt a strike back to the pitcher
C)Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
D)Bunt a strike down the 3<sup>rd</sup> base line
6) As the batter, coach gives you the bunt sign with a runner on first. You bunt the first strike. Where is the worst location for the bunt?
A)Back to the pitcher
B)Down 3rd baseline
C)In the air
D)Down 1st baseline
7) As the batter, count is 0-0, the pitch you are looking for is a:
A)Strike
B)Curveball
C)Fastball
D)Guaranteed homerun
8) As the batter, count is 2-0, you are dead-redwhich means you are only swinging:
A)if the pitch is close to the plate
B)if the pitch is a fastball
C)if you see the catcher's sign
D)if the pitch is a fastball in your designated zone.
9) As the batter, you have a 3-0 count. Unless told other wise, you should always:
A)Fake the bunt
B)Swing at anything close
C)Take the pitch
D)Take off to first as soon as the ball reaches the catcher
10) As the batter, with a runner on third and less than 2 outs, your job is:
A)hit a flyball deep enough for a tag
B)hit a groundball to the left side of the infield
C)work a base on balls
D)try to get hit by the pitch
11) As a batter, with a runner on third and less than two outs, your job is:
A)hit a shallow flyball and hope it drops
B) hit a groundball to the left side of the infield
C) hit a groundball to the right side of the infield
D)swing at anything close and hope for the best
12) You are the runner on 1st. There is a groundball is anywhere in the infield. Your job is:
A)Jog towards second and then cut across the infield since you are probably out
B)Sprint to second base and duck to get out of the way
C)Sprint to second base and slide hard and late to get a piece of the fielder no matter where he is as he turns two0
D)Sprint to second base and slide hard and late straight into bag getting a piece of the fielder if he is in the baseline
13) You are the runner on first. There is a groundball through the infield. You should:
A)Run as hard as you can because you know you are going to third no matter what
B)Run as hard as you can but pick up your 3<sup>rd</sup> base coach when you see the ball clear the infield
C)Run as hard as you can and slide into second
D)Run halfway and jog into second
14) You are the runner on 1st. Coach gives you the Hit&Run sign. You leave as soon as:
A)the pitcher lifts his leg
B)the pitcher releases the ball
C)the pitcher comes set
D)the pitcher steps on the rubber
15) You are the runner on first. There is a routine flyball to centerfield. You should:
A)run back to first to tag
B)freeze
C)get halfway to second
D)get to second and round the base
16) You are the runner on first. There is a line drive hit. You should:
A)run back to first to tag
B)freeze
C)get halfway to second
D)get to second and round the base
17) You are the runner on second with two outs. There is a routine flyball to rightfield. You should:
A)Get back to the bag to tag
B)Freeze
C)Get halfway
D)Run as hard as you and round third towards home
18)You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is not a runner on first. There is a groundball to the
right side. You should:
A)wait to make sure the play is at first then run
B)stay at second
C)take off immediately
D)get in a rundown
19) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is not a runner on first. There is a groundball to the left side. You should:
A)wait to make sure the play is at first then run
B)stay at second
C)take off immediately
D)tag
20) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is a hard groundball through the infield. You should:
A)Jog to third
B)Sprint towards third and pick up your base coach
C)Stay at second unless the outfielder bobbles the ball or it is a long run
D)Sprint towards third and round the base thinking you can score, but listen for your coachs yelling
21) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. Coach gives the bunt sign. You should:
A)steal third
B)take off as soon as you see the batter get the bunt on the ground
C)take off as soon as the batter squares
D)take off as soon as the batter makes contact
22) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is a deep flyball to right field. You should:
A)Run back to second to tag
B)Get halfway to third
C)Freeze
D)Get to third and round the bag
23) You are the runner on third with less than 2 outs. There is a flyball that you can tag on. You should:
A)get back to the bag and watch the outfielder make the catch so you know when to run
B)get back to the bag and try to guess when the outfielder makes the catch
C)get back to the bag and stare at the plate listening for your coach to yell GO
D)get back to the bag and stare at your coach listening for him to yell GO
24) You are the runner on third with less than two outs. The infield is not up. A groundball is hit to the shortstop. You should:
A)make sure the throw goes to first then run
B)take off immediately
C)fake going then watch the throw
D)dive back into third
25) You are the batter with a runner on second and less than two outs. You hit a basehit into the outfield and the runner from second is trying to score. You should:
A)take second as soon as you see the outfielder is going to throw home
B)Run through the bag and watch the play at home
C)Get in a rundown to ensure the run scores
D)Round firstbase and read the throw, taking second if the ball is through the cutoff
26)You are the runner on first and less than two outs. A groundball is hit to the second baseman, who is directly in your running lane. You should:
A)Stop to force a throw
B)Run full speed and bowl him over
C)Run full speed and try to dodge the tag
D) Slap at the glove like A-Rod
27) Nobody on, no outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
28) Runner on first, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
29) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF's throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
30) Runner on third, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF?€™s throw should go to :
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
31) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
32) Runners on second and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit deep into an outfield gap. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
33) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the leftfield gap. The OF's throw goes to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
34) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the leftfield gap. The OFs throw should go to:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
35) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The outfielder bobbles the ball. His throw should go to:
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Home
36) Runners on 1st and 3rd with one out. A groundball is hit to the left of the third baseman. He fields it clean and should:
A)Check the runner at third and throw to first
B)Immediately throw to second
C)Check the runner at third and throw to second
D)Immediately throw to first
37) Runners on 1st and 3rd with one out. A groundball is hit to the 2nd baseman. He should:
A)Throw home
B)Throw to second
C)Check the runner on third then throw to first
D)Check the runner on third then throw to second
38) Runners on 1st and 3rd with less than two outs in a tied ballgame, late innings. Flyball to the leftfielder which he catches clean. He should then:
A)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to second
B)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to third
C)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to the cutoff man
D)Catch the ball moving forward and throw to home
39) You are the runner on third. Your secondary lead should be:
A)3 steps in foul territory
B)3 steps in fair territory
C)5 steps in foul territory
D)5 steps in fair territory
40) The key to hitting is:
A)selecting a good pitch
B)being aggressive
C)quick hands
D)Balance
41) The most important pitch in baseball is:
A)throwing a curveball for a strike
B)the first pitch
C)strike one
D)A blazing fastball
42) A popfly that is caught in bounds but then carried out of play results in:
A)nothing. It is a deadball
B)an out.
C)An out and all runners advance one base
D)An out and all runners advance two bases
43) A popfly can be caught out of play and considered an out as long as:
A)the player has at least one foot in play
B)the player has both feet in play
C)the player catches the ball in the air
D)the player slides or dives
44) On a lefthanded pitcher, a baserunner on first is keying his:
A)head movement
B)Shoulders
C)Right foot
D)Glove
45) The 90% rule on a lefthanded pitcher is:
A)if he is looking at the runner on first during his legkick, the pickoff is coming
B)if he is looking at the plate during his leg kick, the pickoff is coming
C)if he is looking at the plate during his legkick, he is going to the plate
D)he will throw a 1<sup>st</sup> pitch fastball 90% of the time
46) UCLA refers to:
A)hitting a homerun
B)a leadoff technique
C)timing a pitcher's cadence for delivery
D)a sorry football team in San Diego
47) How many trigger points do we emphasize?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
48) A runner cannot tag on a foul ball that is caught in play??
A)True
B)False
49) What are the two cardinal sins of baserunning (choose two)
A)getting caught stealing
B)getting caught on a bunt-through
C)not breaking up a double play
D)getting doubled off on a line drive
E)not hustling
F)Not taking the extra base
50) What is the 116th pitch theory?
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