Baseball Cut-off Play Quiz

When a ball is hit to left field with nobody on base, which players are involved in the cut-off play?

• Shortstop and second baseman

• Shortstop and third baseman

• Second baseman and third baseman

• First baseman and third baseman

What is the role of the outfielder when a ball is hit to left field with nobody on base?

• The outfielder takes the cut-off position.

• The outfielder goes to second base.

• The outfielder gives the shortstop a nice, firm throw.

• The outfielder makes an effort for the ball with the third baseman.

During a play where the ball is hit to center field, what do the shortstop and second baseman do?

• Both go to second base.

• Both take the cut-off position.

• One goes for the cut-off, the other goes to second base.

• One goes for the cut-off, the other goes to first base.

What happens if the ball is hit between the first baseman and second baseman when it's hit to right field with nobody on base?

• The first baseman takes the cut-off position and the second baseman goes to third base.

• The first baseman and second baseman both go for the cut-off.

• The first baseman switches with the second baseman and takes the cut-off position.

• The first baseman goes to second base and the second baseman takes the cut-off position.

When a ball is hit to left field with a man on first, which player lines up the throw to third base?

• The second baseman

• The first baseman

• The shortstop

• The pitcher

What is the role of the pitcher when a ball is hit to center field with a man on first?

• The pitcher lines up the throw to third base.

• The pitcher goes to second base.

• The pitcher backs up third base in line with the throw.

• The pitcher catches the ball in the outfield.

If a ball is hit to right field with a man on first, how do the first baseman and second baseman coordinate?

• The first baseman lines up the throw to third base, and the second baseman goes to second base.

• The second baseman lines up the throw to third base, and the first baseman goes to second base.

• Both the first baseman and second baseman go to third base.

• Both the first baseman and second baseman stay at their bases.

When there is a man on second and the ball is hit to left field, which player moves to the cut-off position at the plate?

• First baseman

• Second baseman

• Third baseman

• Shortstop

During a play with a man on second and the ball hit to center field or right field, who is the first player to receive the ball from the outfield?

• First baseman

• Second baseman

• Third baseman

• Shortstop

Where does the pitcher back up during a play with a man on second and the ball hit to the outfield?

• Backs up first base

• Backs up second base

• Backs up third base

• Backs up home plate