Quiz #4

1) If there are runners on first and second, and a ball is popped up in the infield, the umpire will call "Infield Fly Rule". However, if the ball is dropped, both runners must try to get to the next base since they are in a force play situation.

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2) Which situations below involve a force play situation (in each case, if all bases are not involved, write in only the runners who can be forced:

Runner on second base

Runner on first base

Runners on (first) and third

Runners on second and third

Runners on first, second and third

3) You must always tag up on a fly ball.

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4) On a wild pitch or passed ball, any runner who is on base must tag up before they can run to the next base.

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5) When throwing the ball, what must you do each time?

A. Form three 90* Angles with your wrist and ball, forearm and upper arm, and upper arm and body

B. Point your front shoulder and elbow (glove side) at your target

C. Grip the ball across two of the long seams with your index and middle finger (four seam grip)

D. It does not matter how you grip or throw the ball as long as you get it there.

E. A, B, & C

F. All the above

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