Signs
Swipe my belt
Sacrifice bunt
Coach says, "Know the situation!" on defense. What 3 main things should you know.
1. The number of outs
2. Where the runners are
3. What to do if the ball is hit to you
Base hit to left field. What base is the batter trying to get to?
Second base
(You're always thinking "two" out of the box, and let the fielders' play make you settle for a single)
A batter intentionally bunts a ball to advance a runner(s).
Sacrifice ("Sac") bunt
True or false.
The batter can reach first base on a dropped third strike with a runner on first base.
False
Swipe both arms
Steal
Coach tells a runner to "Make a turn!" What is he telling her to do?
To round the base
Runner on first base, line drive towards shortstop. What should the runner do?
Freeze, or take a step back to first base, and read the play.
A routine fielding play or throw that is not made that allows the batter to reach base or baserunners to advance.
Error
A dropped third strike with two outs and the bases loaded. What should the catcher do?
Recover the ball and touch home plate for the third out
Swipe both legs
Bunt for a hit
Coach calls an outfielder and then motions his hand behind his head. What is he telling her to do?
To move back
Runner on second base, groundball hit to the left side. What should the runner do?
See that the ball goes through the infield before proceeding to third base; or, if the shortstop fields it, move back towards second base, forcing them to make a throw to first base to get an out; or, if the third baseman fields it, freeze to force them to make a throw to first base for the out.
A batter hits a flyball out that advances a runner from third base or second base.
Sacrifice ("Sac") fly
True or false.
With the Infield Fly Rule, if the pop-up is dropped, the baserunner(s) must advance to the next base.
False
Touch my hat
Indicator
Coach tells a runner to "Hold the bag!" What is he telling her to do?
To stay on the base
Runner on first base, flyball hit to right field with less than two outs. What should the runner do?
From the secondary lead, turn to face the right fielder, take a step or two back towards first base (depending how close the right fielder is to you) and read the play.
The catcher throws to a base to try to get a baserunner out after a pitch.
Back pick
True or false.
With the Infield Fly Rule, if the pop-up is dropped, the batter is safe.
False
Once called, the batter is automatically out.
Wave "Hi!"
Fake bunt
Coach says, "Twist it!" or "Roll 'em!" What is he telling you to do?
To turn a double play
True or false.
When hitting a double, the batter can touch the orange base at first base.
False. You must touch the white base.
A pop-up that an infielder can easily catch with less than two outs with runners on first and/or second base and the batter is automatically out.
Infield Fly Rule
A runner on first base is stealing and the batter hits a deep fly ball to left field. By the time the ball is caught, the baserunner has already passed second base. What must they do to get back to first base so they are not doubled off?
The runner must re-touch second base and then retreat back to first base before the ball gets to first base.