If there is a runner on 1st base and the ball is bunted, who covers 2nd base? Who covers third?
2nd baseman…shortstop
When a fly ball is hit to the outfield which direction should their first step be?
BACK!!
What is the first step in the 4 part hitting progression
Load!!
This rule requires the runner to immediately return to the base or advance to the next base when the pitcher has control of the ball in the circle, preventing them from lingering between bases.
The look-back rule
When bases are loaded and the batter hits a pop fly in the infield with less than 2 outs, what happens? Extra credit what should the defense do? What should the runners do?
infield fly rule applies and the batter is automatically out.
When bases are loaded with 2 outs and the batter has a full count what should the runners be doing as soon as the pitcher releases the ball?
Run!!
Two parts: This is YELLED when a player is making an attempt to catch a live ball? What must the other outfielder do that is close to the batted ball but not attempting to field it?
I got it or(mine)!! ….backup the player making the attempt
In a 1st and 3rd situation (runners on 1st and 3rd) and there is 1 OUT, ball is hit to the pitcher. What does the pitcher do?
Shortstop cover second, if runner runs home from third, pitcher throw home, catcher tag runner. If runner doesn’t go get force out
When the runner is stealing second base what should the centerfielder do?
Provide backup for an over thrown ball
This position is often tasked with defending against bunts, fielding ground balls on the left side, and throwing across the diamond to first base.
Third Baseman
This outfielder is usually considered the leader of the outfield, responsible for communicating with both the left and right fielders on fly balls.
Centerfield
What is it called when you hit a home run with bases loaded?
Grand Slam