Outfield Fun Quiz

True or False: When the pitcher is about to throw the ball and YOU ARE PLAYING OUTFIELD, it's a good idea for an outfielder to jump into their ready stance to get super pumped up!

• True

• False

Why should outfielders avoid jumping into their stance when the pitcher is delivering the pitch?

• It makes you too tired before the play.

• Your eyes move all over the place, making it hard to see the ball clearly off the bat.

• The coach doesn't like the way it looks.

Where should you focus your eyes when the pitcher is throwing the ball?

• On the pitcher's hand as they throw it.

• On the batter's feet.

• Only on the hitting zone (where the ball crosses the plate).

You've just heard the crack of the bat! If the baseball stays underneath the brim of your cap as you watch it, what does that usually mean?

• The ball is going way over your head, so start running back!

• The ball is likely hit to you or in front of you, so stay put for a moment to get a better read before moving in.

• It's a foul ball, so you don't need to move.

If the baseball immediately goes above the brim of your cap as soon as it's hit, what should you do right away?

• Shout 'I got it!' as loud as you can.

• Take your drop step and start running back because the ball is probably hit further behind you.

• Stand completely still and wait for it to come down.

When a pop-up is hit, what's the first thing you should always assume?

• Someone else will catch it, so you can relax.

• It's YOUR ball, so you should go hard after it!

• It's an easy out, no matter what.

On a pop-up hit shallow in center field, over the shortstop and second baseman's heads, who usually has priority to make the catch?

• The Shortstop

• The Second Baseman

• The Center Fielder (because they are the deepest player).

How many times should you loudly call out that you've got the ball?

• Just once.

• Three times (like 'I got it! I got it! I got it!').

• Five times, just to be sure.

Why is it better to say 'I got it! I got it! I got it!' instead of just 'Ball ball!'?

• It sounds cooler.

• It's longer and harder to confuse, so your teammates can hear you clearly.

• It makes the batter upset.

What should you do right away if you are running for a ball and someone with priority calls you off?

• Keep running towards the ball anyway, just in case.

• Stop and watch them make the play.

• Get out of the way so they can make the catch safely and not run into you!