Final Exam

Question 1

True or False: The first professional baseball games were played in the wake of the Civil War.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Who was incorrectly credited with being the creator of American Baseball

Answer 2

Abner Doubleday

Question 3

How many major league baseball players served in World War I?

Answer 3

227

Question 4

True or False: There were more Major League baseball Players that in served in WWII than WWI.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which president issued the “Green Light Letter” to encourage baseball play to continue during WWII?

Answer 5

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 6

Why was the All American Girls Professional Baseball League established?

Answer 6

to compensate for the lose of male players to the war

Question 7

Who was the first African American to play professional baseball?

Answer 7

Jackie Robinson

Question 8

Baseball offered a sense of comfort for the nation in the aftermath of each of the follow American events EXCEPT:

Answer 8

Pearl Harbor

Question 9

Which inning is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” sung during?

Answer 9

7th

Question 10

Who won the first World Series?

Answer 10

Boston Americans

Question 11

Also called “walk”; an advance awarded a batter against a pitcher. The batter is delivered four pitches declared “ball” by the umpire for going outside the strike zone. The batter gets to walk to first base.

Answer 11

Base on Balls

Question 12

An offensive runner tries to advance to the next base during a pitch without the batter hitting the ball, or any assists.

Answer 12

Steal

Question 13

The pitcher prevents every batter from the opposing team from getting to first base.

Answer 13

Perfect Game

Question 14

A defense play resulting in two outs.

Answer 14

Double Play

Question 15

Credit given a relief pitcher for keeping the team in the lead despite that the opponent’s tying or winning runs are on base, or if three or more innings are pitched without a tie game.

Answer 15

Save

Question 16

Runner is on second or third base.

Answer 16

Scoring Position

Question 17

Non-field player designated to bat in the pitcher’s position.

Answer 17

Designated Hitter

Question 18

The ball is not swung at, but contacts the bat within the infield.

Answer 18

Bunt

Question 19

An out recorded when a runner is forced to advance to the next base because there is a runner behind him.

Answer 19

Force Out

Question 20

The pitcher throws the ball to a fielder who can then tag a base runner, preventing the runner from stealing or advancing to next base.

Answer 20

Pick off

Question 21

Delivery of the baseball to the batter.

Answer 21

Pitch

Question 22

The area over home plate the ball must pass into to qualify as a strike.

Answer 22

Strike Zone

Question 23

The official person in charge of the game.

Answer 23

Umpire

Question 24

The total balls and strikes tallied on a batter.

Answer 24

count

Question 25

Area between outfielders.

Answer 25

gap

Question 26

A homerun hit while all bases are loaded.

Answer 26

grand slam

Question 27

The ball escapes the catcher and runners get to advance to next base.

Answer 27

passed ball

Question 28

The pitching hill.

Answer 28

mound

Question 29

One of nine periods of playtime in an ordinary regulation game.

Answer 29

inning

Question 30

An illegal motion made by the pitcher intended to deceive runners at base, to the runners' credit who then get to advance to the next base.

Answer 30

balk

Question 31

True or False: The object of baseball is to score fewer runs that your opponent.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

How many innings in a baseball game?

Answer 32

9

Question 33

Baseball has two teams of ______ players.

Answer 33

9

Question 34

What happens if the game is tied after 9 innings?

Answer 34

an extra inning is played until a winner in determined

Question 35

True or False: Once a batting order is picked, then it cannot be changed throughout the game.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

How many strikes does a batter get?

Answer 36

3

Question 37

How many balls does a batter get before getting walked?

Answer 37

4

Question 38

True or False: When on base, the batter can run to the next base at any point.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

This refers to a batsman missing the ball three times

Answer 39

strike out

Question 40

Where a defensive player with the ball tags the batsman with the ball all whilst they are running

Answer 40

tag out

Question 41

How many days do starting pitchers typically have off between trips to the mound?

Answer 41

4-5

Question 42

Who is primarily responsible for receiving all of the pitchers pitches?

Answer 42

catcher

Question 43

Which infield position doesn't typically need a strong throwing arm?

Answer 43

2nd Baseman

Question 44

Range is especially important for this outfield as they have more ground to cover than other outfielders.

Answer 44

center field

Question 45

This player also has a psychological role on the field.

Answer 45

catcher

Question 46

True or False: The Shortstop positions themselves between the 3rd baseman and 2nd base bag.

Answer 46

true

Question 47

Which outfield needs the strongest throwing arm?

Answer 47

right field

Question 48

This position often has to "scoop" one-hop throws from an infielder or pick low throws out of the dirt.

Answer 48

1st baseman

Question 49

This position ideally possess strong, accurate arms with which to throw across the diamond and quick reaction times given their close proximity to home plate.

Answer 49

3rd baseman

Question 50

True or False: Left fielders typically don't require as strong of a throwing arm as center and right field?

Answer 50

true

Question 51

Player Position 1

Answer 51

Pitcher

Question 52

Player Position 2

Answer 52

Catcher

Question 53

Player Position 3

Answer 53

1st

Question 54

Player Position 4

Answer 54

2nd

Question 55

Player Position 5

Answer 55

3rd

Question 56

Player Position 6

Answer 56

Short Stop

Question 57

Player Position 7

Answer 57

Right Field

Question 58

Player Position 8

Answer 58

Center Field

Question 59

Player Position 9

Answer 59

Right Field

Question 60

1B

Answer 60

Single

Question 61

HBP

Answer 61

hit by pitch

Question 62

SB

Answer 62

stolen base

Question 63

2B

Answer 63

double

Question 64

K

Answer 64

strike out swinging

Question 65

E

Answer 65

error

Question 66

3B

Answer 66

triple

Question 67

RBI

Answer 67

rub batted in

Question 68

FC

Answer 68

fielder's choice

Question 69

HR

Answer 69

Homerun

Question 70

BK

Answer 70

balk

Question 71

True or False: All ballparks are exactly alike.

Answer 71

False

Question 72

The infield must be a _______ that is _______ feet on each side.

Answer 72

Square; 90

Question 73

What is the minimum distance between home plate and center field?

Answer 73

400 ft

Question 74

The left and right field foul poles must be a minimum of _____ feet from home plate?

Answer 74

325

Question 75

What is the distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate?

Answer 75

60 ft 6 inches

Question 76

The back tip of home plate must be ______________ inches away from second base

Answer 76

127 feet, 3 and 3/8

Question 77

________ is the area between the two foul lines

Answer 77

outfield

Question 78

True or False: The field must be constructed so that bases sit higher than home plate.

Answer 78

False

Question 79

True or False: Home plate and the bases are are all the same size.

Answer 79

False

Question 80

Each base must be _____ inch squares.

Answer 80

15

Question 81

According to the practice plan, how long should a warm-up last?

Answer 81

10 min

Question 82

True or False: Dynamic and Static stretching are the two kinds of warm up mentioned in the practice plan.

Answer 82

True

Question 83

Which of the following is not a dynamic warm-up?

Answer 83

back slaps

Question 84

What is the most important thing you will do with the team each practice?

Answer 84

throwing program

Question 85

Which of the following is not a static warm-up?

Answer 85

froggers

Question 86

This part of a throwing program is when you have players spread out and throw the ball as far as they can.

Answer 86

long toss

Question 87

Individual defense drills are broken up into each of the following categories EXCEPT:

Answer 87

defense

Question 88

Crow hop is an individual position drill for which position?

Answer 88

outfield

Question 89

Blocking is an individual position drill for which group?

Answer 89

catchers

Question 90

Which team defense involves primarily pitchers, 1st basemen and 2nd basemen?

Answer 90

PFPs

Question 91

All aspects of team defense put together are represented by ___________.

Answer 91

situational play

Question 92

True or False: Major league players typically use tees everyday.

Answer 92

true

Question 93

Identify the following hitting drill: Have players hit with one hand, bottom hand, then top hand. Teaches players to isolate and strengthen pull hand and push hand.

Answer 93

one hand drill

Question 94

Identify the following hitting drill: Throw the ball behind player. Have the turn their hips and pull the ball far foul. Teaches players how to use their hips.

Answer 94

hip drill

Question 95

Identify the following hitting drill: Feed players underhand tosses from a 45-degree angle and have them hit into a fence or net.

Answer 95

soft toss

Question 96

How many parts is hitting mechanics broken down into in this practice plan?

Answer 96

6

Question 97

What is the last steps of hitting mechanics?

Answer 97

finish

Question 98

The front leg comes up to at least waist-high in which step of pitching mechanics?

Answer 98

leg kick

Question 99

Which pitching drill has players use weighted balls?

Answer 99

no release drill

Question 100

What is the last active part of the provided practice plan?

Answer 100

baserunning