HS Baseball IQ Test

Front

When considering "fly ball communication" the first rule all players need to understand is...

Back

Never call for the ball unless you are sure you will catch it.

Front

According to the "fly ball priority rules" when multiple players on the field could catch a fly ball or popup, who has the highest priority?

Back

The center fielder has the highest priority on the field - he can call off any other player.

Front

If you are the runner at 1st base and you have started early on the pitch because your coach put the hit and run play on, how should you react if the hitter drills a line drive toward the 2nd baseman?

Back

Look inside after your first few steps and freeze after picking the ball up off the bat.

Front

If you are attempting to steal 2nd base against a left handed pitcher and realize the pitcher has thrown the ball to 1st base, your best reaction is....

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Continue as fast as you can to 2nd base and adjust your running lane to match the lane between the 1st baseman and shortstop.

Front

The most effective high school pitchers...

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Throw a high percentage of strikes with multiple pitches.

Front

The infield fly rule is in effect...

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With runners at 1st & 2nd or bases loaded and less than 2 outs.

Front

If the umpire blows a call and you are the player that suffers as a result, your best reaction is to...

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Take a deep breath, let it go, and engage in the next pitch like the bad call never happened.

Front

Defense Situation: You are playing Right Field (RF). There are runners on first base and second base. There are 2 outs. The batter gets a base hit that gets past the second baseman and rolls out to you. You have no cut off man to cut your throw off. Where should you throw the ball to try to get a runner out?

Back

Home Plate

Front

Defense Situation: You are playing Left Field (LF). There are no runners on base. There are 0 outs. The batter gets a base hit down the left field line that gets past the third baseman. You retrieve the ball. Who is your cut off man that you should throw the ball to?

Back

Shortstop

Front

Defense Situation: You are playing Shortstop (SS). There is a runner on first base. There are 0 outs. The batter hits a solid ground ball to you. Where should you throw the ball to try to get the force runner out? Options: Third Base, First Base, Second Base, Home Plate

Back

Second Base