Infield
This position covers first base to make the out when the first baseman fields the ball
Who is the SECOND BASEMAN?
This position backs up first base in the event of an over throw
Who is the RIGHT FIELDER?
As a baserunner, you should take your leadoff at this time
What is WHEN THE PITCHER RELEASES THE BALL?
RBI stands for this
What is RUNS BATTED IN?
A pitcher has delivered a pitch to a batter who did not hit it. The catcher then threw the ball to a base to attempt to get a baserunner out. This play is called a ____
What is PICKOFF?
There are less than 2 outs with a runner on 1st base. If the ball is hit to the pitcher, this position covers 2nd on a double play
Who is SHORTSTOP?
When there is no one on base and the batter gets a hit to the outfield, the outfielder should throw the ball to this base
What is SECOND BASE?
When the third base coach touches the ballcap and then slides the hands down both arms, it is the sign for this
What is a BUNT FOR BASE HIT? (a.k.a. push bunt or drag bunt)
In International Tie Breaker, the last batted out from the previous inning becomes this at the start of International Tie Breaker
What is a BASERUNNER ON SECOND BASE?
After playing catch, to start their pitching warmup, pitchers often begin with these
What are WRIST SNAPS?
The third baseman is assigned this number in the scorebook
What is 5?
When there is a runner in scoring position (i.e. on second base and/or third base), this position is the cutoff most of the time
Who is the FIRST BASEMAN?
A baserunner running from first to second should pick up the third base coach at this point
What is ⅔ of the way from first to second base?
In the scorebook, a walk is often marked as BB which stands for ____
What is BASE ON BALLS?
To make a pitch look more like a strike, catchers will often do this
What is FRAMING?
There are less than two outs with a runner on 1st base. The batter sacrifice bunts and the third baseman fields the bunt. The catcher (or pitcher) must now do this
What is GO COVER 3RD BASE?
There are less than two outs with a runner on first base. A pop-up is hit to the left fielder. She should throw the ball to ______
What is SECOND BASE?
There are less than two outs and a baserunner is given the steal sign. The batter is given the swing sign. While stealing, the baserunner should always do this to avoid getting into a double play if the batter hits a fly ball or line drive
What is TAKE A PEEK AT THE BATTER to see if the ball was hit?
There are less than 2 outs and runners on first and second. The batter hits a pop-up that is easily catchable by an infielder and the batter is called out. This call is because of the ____
What is the INFIELD FLY RULE?
When there are baserunners in scoring position and a batter gets a base hit to the outfield, the pitcher's job is to do this
What is BACK UP HOME or 3rd - depending on the situation?
There are less than two outs with runners on first and third. The ball is hit back to the pitcher. She should
What is FREEZE THE RUNNER AT THIRD and then make the out at first, if possible
Bonus: why?
There are less than 2 outs with runners on first and third. There is a base hit (not a pop-up) to the center fielder. She should be throwing the ball to ______
Where is THIRD BASE?
Bonus: why?
There are less than two outs and you are a baserunner on second base. The batter hits a ground ball to the second baseman. You, the baserunner, should do this automatically
What is RUN HARD TO THIRD BASE?
Bonus: why?
It is a close game. There are less than 2 outs with a runner on third. Before the pitch is thrown, the infielders should do this to try to prevent the runner from scoring.
Hint: the infielders should also do this when the bases are loaded
What is MOVE IN closer to home?
Bonus: why?
If a catcher blocks the plate without having the ball and a chance at making an out on a baserunner, the umpire will call the baserunner safe because of this
What is OBSTRUCTION?