Base Running Quiz 2

With runners on first and third and one out, you're the runner on third. The batter hits a ground ball to the third baseman. What's your play?

• Run home immediately.

• Stay close to third.

• Wait to see what the third baseman does and listen to your coach.

• Tag up.

The bases are loaded, and you're on second base with no outs. The batter hits a pop-up to the infield. What's your action?

• Run to third base.

• Get back to second base.

• Attempt to score home.

• Don't move.

With a runner on third and two outs, the batter hits a slow ground ball to the infield. What should the runner on third do?

• Stay on third.

• Run home immediately.

• Wait to see if the ball is fielded.

• Wait to see if the runner is out at first.

You're on second base with one out and the coach signals for a bunt. What do you do?

• Run to third base as soon as the pitcher delivers the ball home.

• Stay at second base.

• Get a secondary lead and run to third.

• Get a secondary lead and run to third once the ball hits the ground.

You're on first base and the pitcher throws a wild pitch. The ball rolls to the backstop. What's your next move?

• Freeze.

• Jog to second base.

• Run to second base.

• Stay because the coach didn't give you a steal sign.

You're on first base with one out, and the batter hits a fly ball to the centerfielder. What's your initial move?

• Run to second base without tagging up.

• Tag up at first base.

• Run part way to second base and wait to see if the ball is caught.

• Try to get to third base.

You're on second base with one out, and there's a ground ball hit to the shortstop. What do you do?

• Run to third immediately.

• Stay close to second until the ball is fielded and listen to your coach.

• Turn your back and hustle back to second base.

• Try to score.

You're on first base with one out when the batter hits a line drive directly at the second baseman. What should you do?

• Run towards second base.

• Freeze and dive back to first if the ball is caught.

• Try to get in the way of the second baseman.

• Take another secondary lead.

You're on third base with one out, and there's a fly ball hit to shallow right field. What's your decision?

• Tag up and run regardless of the catch.

• Stay put no matter what happens.

• Tag up and only run home as soon as the coach says go.

• Run home immediately.

You're on second base with two outs, and the batter hits a single to the outfield. What do you do?

• Wait to see if the outfielder catches it.

• Run hard to third and listen for coach to send you home.

• Tag up at second base.

• Jog to third base and run home if the ball is not caught.