T-Ball

Which hand should the glove go on?

• The opposite hand to which you throw

• Gloves are not needed

• The hand you throw with

• Either hand is fine

Which direction do we run around the bases?

• Either direction is ok

• Anti-clockwise (to the right)

• Towards the middle

• Clockwise (to the left)

How many batters can be on a base at one time?

• Nobody is allowed to be on a base

• One

• No limit

• Two

Which runner does NOT have to run? (the runners/people on base are the orange squares)

• The hitter

• The runner on first base

• The runner on third base

• They all have to run

When batting, where do you need to stay?

• Anywhere is fine, as long as you have a helmet on

• In the field

• Behind the batter

• Behind the cones

If a runner is almost at second base, where is the best place to throw it?

• First base

• Second base

• Third base

• Home base

What advantage is there to throwing the ball a base ahead of where the runner is?

• To stop them running to the next base

• To get them out

• There is no advantage

• You should always throw to the base they are closest to

What are the fielding positions called besides those on the bases

• Left field, outfield, far outfield, jump stop, close in

• Right field, Left field, outfield, short stop, jump stop

• Right field, outfield, close in, pitcher

• Right field, centre field, left field, short stop

When hitting, how should the bat swing for a right handed batter?

• Slow and steady

• Right shoulder to left shoulder

• Straight through

• Fast and aiming low

When hitting, what should your feet be doing?

• Front foot stays still while your back foot steps backwards

• Back foot stays still while the front foot steps to the side

• Both feet need to stay still to be steady

• Back foot stays still while the front foot steps towards the ball