Drills & Flashcards

You're the left fielder. Where should you go?

Runner on 1st, ball hit to right field.

You're the left fielder. Where do you go?

Runner on 2nd, single hit to center field. Throw is going home.

You're the left fielder. What's your responsibility?

Nobody on base. Bunt down the 3rd base line.

You're the left fielder. Where should you move?

Runner on 1st, ground ball to shortstop.

You're the center fielder. Where should you be?

Ground ball hit to shortstop, runner on 1st. Throw to 2nd for force.

Who has priority on a fly ball between CF and LF?

Pop fly between you (CF) and the left fielder.

You're the center fielder. What's your job?

Ball hit to RF gap. Runner on 1st heading to 3rd.

You're the right fielder. Where should you go?

Ground ball to 3rd baseman. Throw going to 1st.

You're the right fielder. Where should you move?

Runner on 2nd, ball hit to left field.

You're the right fielder. What's your job?

Runner on 1st tries to steal 2nd base.

You're the shortstop. What's your primary job?

Runner on 1st tries to steal 2nd.

You're the shortstop. Where should you line up?

Ball hit to right field, runner on 1st heading to 3rd.

You're the shortstop. What's your coverage responsibility?

Runner on 1st, bunt toward 3rd base side.

You're the SS. What's your cutoff alignment?

Ball hit to left field, runner on 2nd heading home.

You're the 2nd baseman. What's your job?

Runner on 1st, ground ball to SS. Double play time.

You're the 2nd baseman. What do you do?

Ball hit to right field. Runner on 1st.

You're the 2nd baseman. Where do you go?

Runner on 1st, catcher picks off to 1st base.

You're the 3rd baseman. What do you do?

Runner on 2nd, ball hit to right field.

You're the 3rd baseman. What's the plan?

Runner on 1st, bunt is expected.

You're the 1st baseman. What's your main job on most ground balls?

Ground ball hit to any infielder.

You're the 1st baseman. What's your cutoff role?

Ball hit to right field, runner on 1st heading to 3rd.

You're the pitcher. What should you do?

Ground ball hit to the 1st baseman who fields it far from the bag.

You're the pitcher. Where should you go after the pitch?

Ball hit to outfield. Runner on 2nd heading home.

You're the pitcher. What's your bunt defense role?

Runner on 1st, bunt play. 3B and 1B both charge.

You're the catcher. How should you find the ball?

Pop fly behind home plate.

You're the catcher. What do you do?

Runner on 3rd, wild pitch.

You're the catcher. What's the smart play?

Runners on 1st and 3rd. Runner on 1st steals.

What does 'hit behind the runner' mean?

Runner on 2nd, 0 outs, tie game.

What kind of ball should you try to hit for a sac fly?

Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs.

How should you change your approach with 2 strikes?

0-2 count (2 strikes, no balls).

How do you adjust to outside pitches?

Pitcher keeps throwing outside pitches.

As the batter, what MUST you do?

Hit-and-run is called. Runner on 1st.

What's the right approach?

Bases loaded, down 2 in the last inning.

What should you focus on your first time up?

First at-bat of the game.

What's the goal of a sacrifice bunt?

Runner on 1st, 0 outs. Coach signals sacrifice bunt.

What does a level swing mean?

Coach says use a level swing.

What do you do on a close pitch with 2 strikes?

1-2 count, 2 outs. Runner on 2nd. Borderline pitch coming.

Should you swing at a 3-0 pitch?

3-0 count with nobody on base.

What's a productive out in this situation?

Runner on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out.

What went wrong?

You just struck out looking.

Should you try a hit-and-run or sacrifice bunt?

Runner on 1st, 0 outs. The pitcher is quick to the plate.

Why is a first-pitch strike important?

First pitch of the at-bat.

When should you leave 3rd base?

Fly ball to the outfield, you're on 3rd base with 1 out.

What do you do?

2 outs, you're on 1st base. Ball is hit on the ground.

Should you tag up and advance to 3rd?

You're on 2nd base, 0 outs. Deep fly ball to center field.

How should you run to 1st base?

You hit a ground ball to shortstop.

Can you try for 3rd base?

You're on 1st, single hit to right field.

What do you do on an overthrow?

You're on 1st, throw from infield sails over the 1B's head.

When should the runner go home on a ball in the dirt?

Runner on 3rd. Ball bounces in the dirt past the catcher.

What should you consider?

You're on 1st. The catcher lazily throws back to the pitcher.

How do you read the pitcher?

You're on 1st trying to steal. Right-handed pitcher.

What should you do?

You're running to 2nd on a steal and the throw is coming.

Should you tag up or go halfway?

0 outs, you're on 2nd. Fly ball to shallow left field.

What's your job on a hit-and-run?

Hit-and-run is on. You're the runner on 1st.

What is the infield fly rule?

Runners on 1st and 2nd, less than 2 outs. Pop fly hit to the infield.

What's the difference between a force out and a tag out?

Runner on 1st, ground ball hit to the infield.

When should you call 'Time!'?

The game feels chaotic — runners are confused, fielders are lost.

What does a 3-2 count (full count) mean?

Your teammate is pitching and the count is 3 balls, 2 strikes.

What is a balk?

A runner on 1st, the pitcher does something unusual on the mound.

What does 'tag up' mean?

Fly ball hit to the outfield. Runner on 3rd with 1 out.

What happens on a ground-rule double?

Ball hit down the line, bounces over the outfield fence.

What's a sacrifice fly?

Your team is on defense. The other team's runner on 3rd tags up and scores on a fly ball.

Why are the runners 'forced'?

Runners on 1st and 2nd. Ground ball hit to 3rd baseman.

Why do pitch counts matter?

Your youth league has pitch count rules.

What happens after 3 outs?

Your team is batting. 3 outs recorded.

What makes a pitch a strike?

The pitcher throws the ball and it crosses home plate.