Outfielding Quiz

At the start of a game (inning 1) which of the following will help you position yourself correctly? *

Look at the fence behind you and ask yourself "Can I get there on a routine flyball?"

Look at the scoreboard

Watch your coach for and positional instructions

Communicate with your teammates to see how they are lining up

Ignore your teammates advice, because you know best

When are situations to play more shallow? *

Your dad from the stands tells you to play in a few steps

The hitter gets 2 strikes on him and chokes up heavily on the bat

The wind picks up and starts blowing in from center field

The number 4 hitter gets into a 3-1 count

The game winning run is on third base, with 1 out, in the last inning

When fielding a shallow Popfly with a runner on third, and less than 2 outs you should…? *

Stand directly underneath the ball and wait for it to come down

Watch the top of the ball and try and move towards your target as you catch the ball

Look at your neighboring outfielder to see if he is backing you up

Catch the ball over your throwing side shoulder

Listen to your teammates to know if the runner plans to tag up or not

If you are not the outfielder making the play on the ball you should…? *

Backup the outfielder that is making the play

Tell the outfielder making the play which teammate he should throw the ball to

Tell your teammate that he/she needs to hurry up

Stay in your position and wait for the next play

Let your teammate know if they are close to the fence

What sort of thoughts should be in your head when fielding a flyball? *

Get the ball to the correct infielder and let them make the play

I am going to be a hero and throw this ball as hard as I can

The higher I throw this ball the farther it will go

Secure the ball first

Keep the ball low and accurate

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