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Baseball · Level 2: Elementary · Sub-level 2.4

Fielding

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 28 October 2026 · markdown

Infield angles, backhands and forehands, the double play, bunt defence, the outfielder's first step, the wall, gap balls and dives, sun, wind and lights, the catcher's defence and fielding drills.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1Infield angles and the first stepTake a test

  1. A small move as the ball reaches the plate gets the body ready to react.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Taking an angle forward to cut the ball off saves time and steps.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. The crossover step starts a fast run to either side.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. Fielding while moving forward flows straight into the throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. After the catch, the hands funnel the ball to the chest for the throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Weight forward lets him break quickly in any direction.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. The angle of the bat through the zone hints where the ball will go.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Hop, first step, field, funnel and throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. The farther the ball is from him, the longer the angle he must take.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Crossing one leg over the other starts a sideways sprint.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 2Backhand and forehandTake a test

  1. For a right-hander the backhand side is his right.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. If he cannot get his body in front of the ball, he reaches across with the backhand.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. His momentum carries him towards left field while the throw must go to first.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. The forehand side is the glove side.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. The glove meets the ball in front of the front foot with the pocket facing it.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Rising too early lets the ball skip under the glove.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. Backhands are rare but difficult, so they need a lot of practice.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Crossover, backhand, plant, throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. The deep backhand is the hardest play of the three.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Reaching to the throwing side with the glove turned is a backhand.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 3Turning the double playTake a test

  1. Turning two means getting two outs on one play.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. He adjusts to the feed and to the runner sliding in.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. A quick throw and step clear protects him from the slide.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. Coming across from the right side, the second baseman cannot see the runner.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. A hard grounder near second gives the most time for two throws.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Playing closer to second gives them time to turn the play.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. The pivot is the middle man's catch and turn at second.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Second baseman to shortstop to first baseman.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. One, two and three outs.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. The pivot man throws to first and gets clear of the slide.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 4Bunt defence for the cornersTake a test

  1. The third baseman charges bunts on his side of the field.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. The second baseman slides over to cover first.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. The catcher sees the whole field and often calls which base to throw to.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. A loud call such as 'one!' or 'two!' directs the throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. A fast pick-up gives a chance to get the runner going to second or third.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. The corners charge and the middle infielders rotate to cover the bases.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. A bunt that rolls foul untouched is just a strike.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Charge, cover, field and throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. A hard bunt to the pitcher is easiest to throw to second.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Corner infielders charge, or crash, when they expect a bunt.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 5The outfielder's first stepTake a test

  1. With no sideways movement to see, the eye struggles to tell whether it will fall short or carry.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Reading the sound and angle off the bat gives the first step.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. Running on the heels jars the head and makes the ball seem to bounce.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. Curving lets him reach the ball moving towards the infield for the throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. Positioning depends on the batter's tendencies and the situation.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Running with the glove raised slows him down.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. A team-mate behind can stop a missed ball rolling to the wall.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Drop step, run, find, catch.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. A liner straight at him is hard to judge; a knuckling liner under lights is the hardest.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Opening the hips first lets him turn and run instead of back-pedalling.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 6Playing the wallTake a test

  1. A hand on the wall tells him where he is without taking his eyes off the ball.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Knowing how a ball comes off the wall lets them get to it faster.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. An outfielder leaps and pulls back a ball that would have cleared the fence.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. A quick retrieve and throw to the relay can stop extra bases.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. Padding reduces injuries when fielders crash into the wall.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Playing the carom safely limits the hit to a double.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. Corners send balls in unexpected directions.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Run, find the wall, time the jump, catch.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. The corner gives the strangest bounces.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Reaching over the fence can take away a home run.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 7Gap balls and diving decisionsTake a test

  1. A failed dive can turn a single into extra bases.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Late in a close game a ball rolling past him can cost the game.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. Holding a hit to a single stops runners from moving up two bases.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. The centre fielder has priority over the corner outfielders.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. Sliding under a sinking ball keeps it in front if he misses.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Good technique protects shoulders and the head.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. A tweener drops in the gap between fielders.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Call, back up, cut it off, relay.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. A full dive risks the ball rolling to the wall.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. The centre fielder has priority on balls in either gap.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 8Fielding in sun, wind and lightsTake a test

  1. At many parks one outfield position faces the afternoon sun.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Flip-down sunglasses and shading with the glove help track the ball.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. Wind blowing in holds fly balls up and knocks them down.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. Watching the grass blow shows the wind's direction.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. A light-coloured roof can hide a white ball.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Between daylight and full darkness, the ball can disappear against the sky.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. Shouting that he lost it lets another fielder try to make the play.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Sun, wind, glasses, position.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. Low sun and gusts make fly balls hardest to judge.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Using the glove as a shield blocks the sun.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 9The catcher's defenceTake a test

  1. Getting the body in front stops the ball getting away.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Angling the chest keeps the rebound in front of him.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. Quiet, soft receiving helps borderline pitches be called strikes.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. With runners on he needs a stance ready to throw and block.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. Pop-ups behind the plate drift back towards the infield, so he faces the backstop.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. A short, quick step builds momentum towards second.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. A respectful catcher can ask about the zone without upsetting the umpire.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Down, chin in, chest angled, ball in front.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. The more threat of a steal, the more ready to throw.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Dropping to the knees and smothering the ball is blocking.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Test 10Fielding drillsTake a test

  1. Coaches hit grounders to each infielder, who throw to bases.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  2. Fungo flies give outfielders reps at reading balls off the bat.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  3. Short hops teach soft hands and quick reactions.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  4. A machine or coach fires high pop-ups for catchers to track.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  5. Correct technique comes first, then speed.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  6. Balls off a real bat behave like game balls.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  7. Situation drills teach each fielder's job with runners on base.

    Source: General baseball reference · recall

  8. Coaches work round the bases, then home, and finish with charging plays.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  9. From controlled rolls to real batted balls.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

  10. Grounders hit by a coach with throws to the bases is infield practice.

    Source: General baseball reference · applied

Sources

General baseball references, WBSC and league material, coaching manuals; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered rules belong to the Rules category.

  • General baseball reference100