Baseball Basics Quiz

1. What is a walk in baseball?

When a player intentionally drops a fly ball to allow the batter to reach base.

When a batter strikes out without making contact with the ball.

When a hitter advances to first base after receiving four balls.

When a player slides into a base safely during a steal attempt.

In baseball, a walk occurs when a pitcher throws four pitches outside the strike zone, allowing the batter to advance to first base without the need to hit the ball.

Explanation

In baseball, a walk occurs when a pitcher throws four pitches outside the strike zone, allowing the batter to advance to first base without the need to hit the ball.

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2. What is a foul ball in baseball?

A ball caught by the opposing team before it touches the ground.

A ball hit by the batter outside the playing field.

A ball kicked by the batter but not in between the foul lines.

A ball that lands within the playing field but goes out of bounds.

3. What is a Home Run in baseball?

When a batter hits a ground-rule double

When a batter strikes out

When a batter hits a double

A home run is achieved when the ball is kicked over the outfield fence in fair territory or the batter runs around every base and scores in a single hit, not when a batter strikes out, hits a double, or hits a ground-rule double.

Explanation

4. What is a bunt in baseball?

A powerful swing resulting in a home run

A pitch that hits the batter's body

An illegal move made by the fielders

A bunt is a strategic maneuver used to advance baserunners by sacrificing the batter's chance to reach base safely. It involves lightly tapping the ball into play.

Explanation

A bunt is a strategic maneuver used to advance baserunners by sacrificing the batter's chance to reach base safely. It involves lightly tapping the ball into play.

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