Base Running Quiz

With runners on first and second, the batter bunts the ball. As the runner on second, where do you go?

• Take a secondary lead and advance to the next base once the ball hits the ground

• Advance to third as fast as you can

• Move back to second to tag up

• Run to home plate

You're on first base, and the batter hits a line drive to the outfield. What should you do?

• Automatically run to second base.

• Stay on the base and wait to see if the ball is caught before running.

• Run part way to second and then decide based on the outfielder's action.

• Always tag up in case the ball is caught.

There's a fly ball, and you're on third with one out. What's your decision?

• Tag up and prepare to run home if caught.

• Stay on the base regardless.

• Run home regardless if the ball is caught.

• Run back and forth to confuse the catcher.

The bases are empty, and you hit a ball into the gap. What's your target base?

• First base, then watch the coach.

• Sprint for second base.

• Aim for a triple.

• Jog and decide based on the outfielder's throw.

The batter hits a foul ball, and you're on second base. What should you do?

• Stay at second and wait for the next pitch.

• Run to third, assuming it's a live ball.

• Return to first base.

• Tag up in case it's caught.

The bases are loaded with one out, and there's a fly ball to deep right field. As the runner on third, what is your initial action?

• Tag up immediately.

• Start running home as soon as the ball is hit.

• Lead off a bit, then decide based on the catch.

• Stay put until the coach signals.

A base hit is made with you on second, but it's unclear if the ball will be caught. What's the safest action?

• Run to third and watch the outfielder.

• Stay close to second, then advance if the ball drops.

• Immediately sprint towards home.

• Head back to second to tag up.

With a runner on first, the batter hits a ground ball to the shortstop. What should the runner do?

• Run directly to second base.

• Slide into second base to break up a double play.

• Retreat to first base.

• Run outside the baseline to avoid the tag.

The team is down by one run in the bottom of the last inning with a runner on second. The batter hits a single to the outfield. What should the runner on second do?

• Immediately run home.

• Run to third and listen for coach's signal to run home.

• Check the outfielder's action before running.

• Tag up in case the ball is caught.

On a hit-and-run play, what does the runner on first do?

• Wait to see where the ball is hit before running.

• Start running as the pitcher delivers the ball.

• Stay put until contact is made.

• Only run if the batter signals.