BASEBALL

Ie When bases are occupied and a slow hit ball is fielded by the pitcher to
what base should the pitcher invariably throw unless advised by his catcher?

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IIe When @ bunt is expected, as when the opponent has a runner on first or
on first and second, where should the pitcher throw the ball: {a) for a lefte
handed batsman (b) for a right~handed batsman?

Ans. (a) Anse (b)

 

Tit. If the ball is properly delivered by the pitcher on the above play, what
direction should the pitcher take on the diamond and to whom should the bunted
ball be thrown. This answer is to be predicated on the assumption that the
pitcher pitched the ball to the exact spot he intended to and caused the batter
to bunt where the pitcher desired, The pitcher also has listened to his catcher
far directionse Also you have a good fielding pitcher.

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IVe With a runner on first base only, what type of ball should the pitcher
deliver to the batsman who shows by dropping his bat that he is going to bunt?

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Ve When there is a runner on second base and a base hit is made to the

out field, where should the pitcher station himself in relationship with his
catcher and what two plays are possible on the throwin, granted that the throw=
in is in direct line with the catcher?

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VIe (a) Does a pitcher need any instructions from a catcher if the throw-
in by the outfielders toward the plate is not accurate?

Anse (a)e {b) Where should the pitcher play the ball or should
he try for a play on the runner at second? (b) Anse .

 

 

VIIe On @ swinging bunt rolling down the first base line who should shout
to the pitcher whether to make a play on the ball that looks as if perhaps the
ball may roll foul? . Answer.

 

VIIIe When a ball is hit by the batsman to the pitcher and a runner stops
running between bases, spparently undecided which base to approach, what
immediate action should the pitcher take?

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IXe Hypothetical play at third base.

Third base is occupieds The runner, seeing that he is a sure put~out
at the plate, stops and tries to get into a runeup play, so that the batter
can get into a scoring positione What immediate action should prompt the
pitcher when the ball is hit to him? Please describe the direction of his
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