Base Running
You as the base runner just ran hard through 1st base. After you breakdown your steps what should you be doing? (Pick all that apply. Can be more than one answer)
A. Look to see if 1st baseman missed ball (Called past ball).
B. Head right to 1st base.
C. Stay foul.
D. Be aggressive but be smart. Listen to your coaches.
A, C, D
Although you should be thinking get back to first you should be reading the play which might mean you are headed to 2nd instead of 1st.
When walking out to home plate to hit. What should you do first?
A. Take a practice swing
B. Run to the batters box
C. Watch the ball
D. Look down at your 3rd base coach to see if they want to tell you anything.
D. Look down at your 3rd base coach to see if they want to tell you anything.
Even if we are unable to bunt, you want to get into the habit of looking down at the 3rd base coach for signs or instructions.
SENARIO: YOU ARE SHORT STOP. RUNNER ON 1ST AND THEY GO TO STEAL. WHAT DO YOU DO? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. RUN TO 2ND BASE
B. BACK UP 2ND BASE
C. SECURE BALL
D. TAG RUNNER
A, C, AND D
You are a base runner on 1st base. You place _______ foot on the _______ part of the bag.
A. Right foot ------ Inside (Toward catcher)
B. Right foot ------ Outside (Toward outfield)
C. Left foot ------ Inside (Toward catcher)
D. Left foot ------ Outside (Toward outfield)
D. Your left foot should be on the outside of the base while your right foot should be back in a take-off position.
This way your back foot does not get tripped by the base when taking off.
When entering the batter box you should hold you back hand up high enough for the umpire to see it until you are ready for the pitch?
True
False
True
We want to get into the routine of telling the umpire you are not ready by keeping your one hand up toward the umpire, like you are asking for a high five. Once you bring your hand down you are indicating to the umpire you are ready and the pitcher may pitch the ball. If you do not let the ump know you are not ready the pitcher can pitch as soon as both feet are in the batters box.
SENARIO: YOU ARE THE 3RD BASEMAN. NO ONE ON 1ST, RUNNER ON SECOND. HITTER TAKES THE PITCH AND RUNNER ON SECOND GOES TO STEAL 3RD. WHERE DO YOU GO?
A. 3RD BASE
B. 2ND BASE
C. BACK UP 3RD
D. DUCK DOWN
You are on 1st base as a runner, less than 2 outs, and you take your lead, hitter makes contact with the ball. What do you do?
A. Run to 2nd base
B. Go back to 1st base
C. Make sure ball is not a high pop/catchable
D. Nothing, you took your lead
C. Make sure ball is not a high pop/catchable
If there are less than 2 outs, any ball in the air you go halfway watching the ball to make sure it's not caught, then go to 2nd base. If ball is caught go back to 1st. Make sure you are listening to your coaches.
You are a baserunner on 1st base. Where should you be looking before the next batter gets into the batters box?
A. At the hitter
B. At the 1st base coach
C. At the 3rd base coach
D. At the pitcher
C. At the 3rd base coach
You might be given the steal sign by the 3rd base coach and you want to be on the same page as the hitter.
SENARIO: YOU ARE 2ND BASEMAN. WHEN THE BALL IS HIT TO LEFT FIELD, YOU SHOULD BE THE CUT OFF?
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
You are on 1st and are running to 2nd. You do not hear someone yelling on the bag, or you see where the ball is and know they are not trying to get you out. What should you do as the runner. (Pick best answer)
A. Run to 2nd
B. Round 2nd and go to 3rd
C. Stop on 2nd
D. Round 2nd and read play
D. Round 2nd and read play to determine next move.
You are on first and you are given the steal sign. The catcher catches the ball and throws it down to 2nd. It is going to be a close play, what should you as the runner do?
A. Slide
B. Run faster
C. Skip 2nd base and run to 3rd
D. Run to 2nd base
A. Slide
If it is a close play or you hear the coaches yelling get down this means you should be sliding into the base. If you do not slide and it is a close play the umpire can call you out even if you are safe. Sliding helps avoid injuries and keeps base runners aggressive.
SENARIO: YOU ARE SHORT STOP. THERE IS A PLAYER ON 2ND AND THE 3RD BASEMAN CHARGES IN FOR THE BALL. WHERE DO YOU GO?
A. 2ND
B. BACK UP 3RD
C. NO WHERE
D. 3RD BASE
D. 3RD BASE
2 outs and you are on 1st base when the hitter makes contact with the ball. What should you do? Pick the best option/One answer is correct.
A. Read play
B. Run to 2nd base
C. Take a strong lead
D. Run back to 1st base
B. Run to 2nd base
There are already 2 outs you should be running as soon as the pitch is released.
You should always step out of the batters box and look down at the 3rd base coach between pitches as the hitter?
True
False
True
You want to give yourself a second between each pitch and look down to the 3rd base coach for instructions and signs. Make sure you are letting the umpire know when stepping back into the batters box.
SENARIO: YOU ARE THE 3RD BASEMAN. LESS THAN 2 OUTS, PLAYER ON 2ND, AND BALL IS HIT SHORT UP THE 3RD BASE LINE. WHAT DO YOU DO?
A. THROW TO 3RD
B. TAG PLAYER
C. CHARGE BALL
D. BACK UP HOME
C. CHARGE BALL