grad21,osugrad21 said:
I didn't take the long test b/c it's too hard to follow with the editing issues.
Is there a link to a site to take it?
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I didn't take the long test b/c it's too hard to follow with the editing issues.
Is there a link to a site to take it?
Alan
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good job thump.....exactly correct....but here is what i was taught...
?...you are on second base with one out...what should you do?
steal third base...a man on third with one out is precious
?...you are on first base with one out and the batter hits a single through the right side..what should you do?
again...this comes down to the type of hit....but if you can get to third with one out...do it....and rule we were taught....never make the first or third out at third....otherwise get there like hell
?...you are on first base with two outs...what DO you do?
you have to steal second base....
?...you are in the dugout, but have a runner on second...what do you watch??
this goes to grads 90% rule....i can tell grad this...98% of the time the pitcher with a runner on second base follows the exact same routine every pitch.....get signal, come set, look back once, lift leg and deliver....if you know the pitcher does that every time....he is easy to steal third on....
stealing third is much easier than stealing second...
as you can tell....i believe 100% in the running game.....its a lost art today....
?...you are on second base with one out...what should you do?
steal third base...a man on third with one out is precious
?...you are on first base with one out and the batter hits a single through the right side..what should you do?
again...this comes down to the type of hit....but if you can get to third with one out...do it....and rule we were taught....never make the first or third out at third....otherwise get there like hell
?...you are on first base with two outs...what DO you do?
you have to steal second base....
?...you are in the dugout, but have a runner on second...what do you watch??
this goes to grads 90% rule....i can tell grad this...98% of the time the pitcher with a runner on second base follows the exact same routine every pitch.....get signal, come set, look back once, lift leg and deliver....if you know the pitcher does that every time....he is easy to steal third on....
stealing third is much easier than stealing second...
as you can tell....i believe 100% in the running game.....its a lost art today....
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Name____PINEY___________________________
1) C
2) B)
3) A)
4) C) Bunt a strike down the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> base line
(Alan – you must force the defense to react, bunting down the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> baseline gives the highest percentage chance of the defense committing an error)
5) A
6) C)
7) D) Guaranteed homerun (ie the pitch you can most likely drive the best somewhere)
8) D)
9) C)
10) A)
11) C)
12) You are the runner on 1<SUP>st</SUP>. There is a groundball is anywhere in the infield. Your job is:
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 two (within reason, ie I was a slow power hitter so I never got close to break up the play so I stayed upright as long as possible until he was throwing the ball)
13) B)
14) You are the runner on 1<SUP>st</SUP>. Coach gives you the Hit&Run sign. You leave as soon as:
A)the pitcher lifts his leg (and commits to throwing, ie versus a lefty)
15) You are the runner on first. There is a routine flyball to centerfield. You should:
C) get halfway to second (like I said… I was slow, faster guys always go back and tag to put pressure on CF)
16) B)
17) D)
18) C)
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:
B) stay at second (like I said… I was slow, faster runners should at put pressure on the fielders)
20) D
21) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. Coach gives the bunt sign. You should
C) take off as soon as the batter squares (the answer I know is you start moving towards 3<SUP>rd</SUP> looking in until you see contact, then if bunt is on ground go full speed, if it is in the air, freeze and determine if it is catchable and head back
22) A)
23) C)
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:
B) take off immediately (or in my case fake going but don’t go… )
25) D)
26) A)
27)B) Second (actually to the cutoff man)
28) B) Second (cutoff man)
29) D) Home (cutoff man)
30) B) Second
31) E) Cutoff man towards second
32) C)Third
33) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the
???
34) D) Home (ie cutoff man)
35) B)
36) B)
37) B)
38) D)
39) A)
40) A)
41) C)
42) D)An out and all runners advance two bases (what no fences?)
43) B)
44) C) Right foot
45) The 90% rule on a lefthanded pitcher is:
What the heck???
46) UCLA refers to:
D)a sorry football team in LA
47) How many trigger points do we emphasize? No clue
48) A runner cannot tag on a foul ball that is caught in play…
B)False
49) What are the two cardinal sins of baserunning (choose two)
D) getting doubled off on a line drive
E) not hustling
50) What is the "113<SUP>th</SUP> pitch" theory? What shit are you teaching??? Pitch count?
It got better when I copied it and pasted it in Word... but looking at it on here is ugly. Of course it took forever.osugrad21 said:
About the cutoff man... you have to clarify the question. In a normal situation you should hit the cutoff man so the infield can tell him where to go especially with a lead running that may go home versus letting the guy on first get an easy extra base.
God I love baseball, thus why I am in 3 softball leagues and help run a league. I just wish I didn't abuse my knees and arm as a catcher, killed any chance of playing in college. I blame Sandy Alomar for all of that for starting me on throwing the ball from my knees
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Here are my answers.
And no I didn't look at your answers.
This is one demanding test man!
Name___Thump____________________________
1) D
2) B
3) A
4) D
5) A
6) C
7) C
8) D
9) C
10) A
11) C
12) C
13) B
14) A
15) A
16) B
17) D
18) C
19) A
20) D
21) B
22) A
23) C
24) C
25) D
26) A
27) B
28) C
29) D
30) B
31) C
32) B
33) Couldn't answer, question was cut off.
34) D
35) B
36) B
37) B
38) C
39) A
40) A (Answer could be A, ,B, C, or D. J
41) B
42) B
43) A
44) B
45) B
46) C ? Never heard of this.
47) B No idea on this one either.
48) False
49) D & E
50) Be as focused on the 1st pitch as the 113th pitch of the game.
And no I didn't look at your answers.
This is one demanding test man!
Name___Thump____________________________
1) D
2) B
3) A
4) D
5) A
6) C
7) C
8) D
9) C
10) A
11) C
12) C
13) B
14) A
15) A
16) B
17) D
18) C
19) A
20) D
21) B
22) A
23) C
24) C
25) D
26) A
27) B
28) C
29) D
30) B
31) C
32) B
33) Couldn't answer, question was cut off.
34) D
35) B
36) B
37) B
38) C
39) A
40) A (Answer could be A, ,B, C, or D. J
41) B
42) B
43) A
44) B
45) B
46) C ? Never heard of this.
47) B No idea on this one either.
48) False
49) D & E
50) Be as focused on the 1st pitch as the 113th pitch of the game.
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MolGenBuckeye
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I got 34/50, but the last time I played was little league, so I don't know some of the more technical issues with reading pitchers and such. At least I know where to throw the ball, and how to run bases. Even if I did bat around .100 in little league. :)
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Grad - Fun test! I got 45 out of 50; there were a couple of things I had never heard before and feel I learned something.
I coach an 11U travel team and as a result, some items may be different from my perspective than a HS perspective. For example, question #40 has 2 answers for me and the group of boys I coach; answers (c) and (d). At this age, they are still learning how important the hands are in hitting (for a couple of the new kids on the team, it is really new to them) as well as how important balance is. (Actually, when we started practicing indoors at the beginning of January, there were some that had issues with too big of a stride, keeping the weight back, and even the whole dynamics of getting loaded; and that was before I looked at how they gripped the bat). This team is going to be quite good this year and I am trying to get the proper fundamentals instilled so that they have a chance to play high school ball. Hopefully, in 4 or so years, their hs coach will be appreciative
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I coach an 11U travel team and as a result, some items may be different from my perspective than a HS perspective. For example, question #40 has 2 answers for me and the group of boys I coach; answers (c) and (d). At this age, they are still learning how important the hands are in hitting (for a couple of the new kids on the team, it is really new to them) as well as how important balance is. (Actually, when we started practicing indoors at the beginning of January, there were some that had issues with too big of a stride, keeping the weight back, and even the whole dynamics of getting loaded; and that was before I looked at how they gripped the bat). This team is going to be quite good this year and I am trying to get the proper fundamentals instilled so that they have a chance to play high school ball. Hopefully, in 4 or so years, their hs coach will be appreciative
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Yup that was one of those questions testing what we specifically teach...we emphasize balance in all areas...from a hitting base to phase four of a windup to proper infielder play, we stress balance.buckiprof said:
As evidenced by Piney above, much of this is situational according to the player's strengths. However, I feel as though the answers are general fundamental teachings.
The boys did not do as well as I thought...the best score was a 41 and the worst was a 29. Avg Score was about a 37. However it made them think and sparked great discussions...they made some good arguments. For instance, one of our faster players argued that he would certainly bolt for home even on a groundball to the left side...it would be a judgment call. I would hate to break aggressive baserunning from a kid who can pull off such a play but I also want them to know basic baseball. We compromised that he could and should go unless it was to the third baseman...I'm stubborn but I can't harness an athlete like that.
It was good for the kids...some of them will be running poles and triangles for an hour tomorrow
If anyone had trouble with the format in the test, shoot me an email and I will send you a copy. [email protected]
Here is a formatted IE Version:
LCHS Baseball Test
2 Poles for every incorrect answer
1 triangle for every 3<SUP>rd</SUP> incorrect answer
Name_______________________________
<O ="">
</O>1) As the batter, you hit a slow ground ball to any infielder. You should:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>2) As the batter, you hit a line drive through the infield. You should:
<O =""></O>A)Toss the bat and jog since you know it’s 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
<O =""></O>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:
<O =""></O>
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:
<O =""></O>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
<O ="">
</O>5) As the batter, coach gives you the squeeze bunt sign with a runner on third. You should:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>
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?
<O =""></O>
A)Back to the pitcher
B)Down 3<SUP>rd</SUP> baseline
C)In the air
D)Down 1<SUP>st</SUP> baseline
<O =""></O>
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-red” which means you are only swinging:
<O =""></O>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:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>>10) As the batter, with a runner on third and less than 2 outs, your job is:
<O =""></O>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
<O ="">
</O>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
<O =""></O>12) You are the runner on 1<SUP>st</SUP>. 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 two
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
<O =""></O>
13) You are the runner on first. There is a groundball through the infield. You should:
<O =""></O>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 1<SUP>st</SUP>. Coach gives you the Hit&Run sign. You leave as soon as:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>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:
<O =""></O>
A)wait to make sure the play is at first then run
B)stay at second
C)take off immediately
D)tag
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:
<O =""></O>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 coach’s 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<O ="">
</O>22) You are the runner on second with less than two outs. There is a deep flyball to right field. You should:
<O =""></O>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:
<O =""></O>A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>29) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The OF’s throw should go to:
<O =""></O>A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
<O =""></O>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 OF’s throw should go to:
<O =""></O>A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
<O =""></O>>32) Runners on second and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit deep into an outfield gap. The OF’s throw should go to:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>34) Runners on first and third, less than two outs, a ball is hit into the leftfield gap. The OF’s throw should go to:
<O =""></O>A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
<O =""></O>35) Runner on second, less than two outs, basehit through the infield. The outfielder bobbles the ball. His throw should go to:
<O =""></O>A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Home
36) Runners on 1<SUP>st</SUP> and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> 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
<O =""></O>37) Runners on 1<SUP>st</SUP> and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> with one out. A groundball is hit to the 2<SUP>nd</SUP> 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
<O =""></O>38) Runners on 1<SUP>st</SUP> and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> 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
<O =""></O>>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
<O =""></O>40) The key to hitting is:
<O =""></O>A)selecting a good pitch
B)being aggressive
C)quick hands
D)balance
<O =""></O>41) The most important pitch in baseball is:
<O =""></O>A)throwing a curveball for a strike
B)the first pitch
C)strike one
D)A blazing fastball
<O =""></O>42) A popfly that is caught in bounds but then carried out of play results in:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>43) A popfly can be caught out of play and considered an out as long as:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>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:
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>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 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:city><ST1 ="">San Diego</ST1></st1:city>
<O =""></O>47) How many trigger points do we emphasize?
<O =""></O>A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
<O =""></O>48) A runner cannot tag on a foul ball that is caught in play…
<O =""></O>A)True
B)False
<O =""></O>49) What are the two cardinal sins of baserunning (choose two)
<O =""></O>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
<O =""></O>50) What is the “113<SUP>th</SUP> pitch” theory?
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grad.. what a fine document... I've coached for a LONG LONG time... hell, I coached Doubleday... but last couple years has been Babe Ruth (that's kids in 7th to 11th grade) and I never get enough practice time... so this can come in very handy as email tips&tricks...
I disagreed with a couple but they are philosophiccal differences...
IMO the differences between your responses and Alans is generally age or league related...
At the HS level I still try to make these critters robotic... and altho I love kids that can think out there... too much freedom and over thinking can bring back bad-news-bears plays... so at this age, I try to inbed robotics...
When I coached American Legion... absolutely... then I expect them to be able to think too...
I could put you guys in stitches telling you stories coaching 4 and 5 year olds... I learned as much as they did... being the youngest of 8 boys, I assumed everyone was born knowing baseball basics...
PS What's question #33?
PSS Can anyone explain why coaches spend decades teaching a kid good fundamentals... then they go to the pros and become dumber than rocks... Does 10% of all MLB OF's hit a cutoff man?
I disagreed with a couple but they are philosophiccal differences...
IMO the differences between your responses and Alans is generally age or league related...
At the HS level I still try to make these critters robotic... and altho I love kids that can think out there... too much freedom and over thinking can bring back bad-news-bears plays... so at this age, I try to inbed robotics...
When I coached American Legion... absolutely... then I expect them to be able to think too...
I could put you guys in stitches telling you stories coaching 4 and 5 year olds... I learned as much as they did... being the youngest of 8 boys, I assumed everyone was born knowing baseball basics...
PS What's question #33?
PSS Can anyone explain why coaches spend decades teaching a kid good fundamentals... then they go to the pros and become dumber than rocks... Does 10% of all MLB OF's hit a cutoff man?
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Thanks man...that's part of the beauty of coaching...talking philosophy
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:NJ-Buckeye said:
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Home
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Reminds me of a story years ago... was doing situations with a summer team... and started with this scenario... well, I called out to the centerfielder.. and asked what would he do.. he yells back "I'd fire it back to the pitcher and scream at him 'that's three guys you've let on base... get your head in the game' " .. we were howling...osugrad21 said:
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Situations can be great....or extremely frustrating. I have to check with the Guiness people to verify if my frustration fungo-toss yesterday is in fact a world record.NJ-Buckeye said:
I thought we were going to wear a path through the winter rye from running so many triangles
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