California Aces

Quiz #6

1. There are two outs in the bottom of the last inning, and the winning run is on third base. You are the second baseman and a routine grounder comes to you and you field it cleanly. Since the runner on third is the winning run, you must try to throw her out at the plate so that she doesn't score.

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2. There is only a runner on second with less than two outs. The batter hits a ground ball to short who throws the ball to the third baseman to try and get the lead runner. The runner going to third sees that the third baseman has the ball, so she turns around and tries to get back to second. The third baseman throws to second and she now has the ball. How can she get the runner out?

A. There is no force play, therefore she must tag the runner

B. There is a force play, therefore she can tag the runner or the base

C. There is no force play, therefore she must tag the base

D. There is a force play, therefore she must tag the runner

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3. If you are running to a base and the fielder has the ball and is attempting to tag you out before you get there, how far can you run to either side of her while trying to run around her and avoid the tag?

A. As far as is necessary

B. 10 feet to either side

C. Three feet or less

D. The best thing to do is run into the fielder and try and knock the ball out of her glove.

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4. On a fly ball to the outfield with two outs, a base runner should;

A. Go about ten feet and see if the ball is caught

B. Get back to the base and tag up

C. Run as soon as the ball is hit

D. It depends on what inning it is and the score

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5. If the coach plays you in a position you do not want, you should

A. Complain to your parents

B. Refuse to play

C. Think that the coach does not like you

D. Play your hardest for the sake of the team

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