Big League At-Bat Quiz

Course Contents

The Pre-At-Bat Routine: Part 1

The Pre-At-Bat Routine: Part 2

The At-Bat Mentality: Part 1

The At-Bat Mentality: Part 2

The Post-At-Bat Breakdown: Part 1

The Post-At-Bat Breakdown: Part 2

Quiz

For every question 3 of the 5 answers are correct…

When on-deck, what sort of information should you be gathering? *

What pitches the pitcher throws?

Which pitches are being thrown for strikes?

How many parents/scouts are watching you warm up?

How many RBIs you need to lead the team?

Where the holes in the defense are?

What sort of communication should you be having while on-deck? *

Asking your catcher what the umpire's zone is like

Asking your parents to get you a Gatorade

Asking the guys that hit before you what the pitcher does well

Asking your coach if you can play a different position next inning

Asking your coach what the situation is and what he wants you to do at the plate

Which of these internal phrases are most positive for you to have at the plate? *

"I'm going to hunt a fastball if I get into a hitter's count"

"I hope I'm not going to be late on this fastball"

"I need to focus on keeping my back elbow higher"

"Runner on second 0 outs, time to move the runner over"

"He can't locate his curveball, if I see it I'm taking it"

Which statements are correct thoughts to have at the plate? *

In a 1-0 count I am going to shorten my swing and just try to make contact

In 2-0 count I am going to look for the pitch I most like to hit

In an 0-2 count I am going to battle and try to put the ball in play

If the previous 5 hitters all got a fastball 0-0, I am going to sit curveball 0-0

If the I see the third baseman playing really deep, I might try and bunt for a hit 0-0

What are healthy things to do after you strike out? *

Go complain to your coach that the first strike was a ball

Tell the guy on-deck what pitches the pitcher throws

Talk to a teammate and ask for some advice

Put your head down and sit by yourself in the corner of the dugout

Put your glove and hat back on and get ready to play defense

What is the "What's Next Mentality"? *

Focusing on the next play that you can make for your team

Helping your teammates learn from your "failure"

Focusing on why you struggle to hit curveballs

Not allowing your offensive to impact your defense

Wishing you didn't swing and miss at that 2-0 fastball

How to Have a Big League At-Bat