Why do you think baseball is referred to as “America’s pastime?” (1 point)
Because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport
Because the founding father’s liked to play
Because Americans would rather play baseball than work
None of the above
2. Which of the following are key elements when batting? (1 point)
choose a side of home plate to bat from depending on whether you are right or left-handed.
both feet inside or on the lines of the batter's box.
hands positioned one on top of the other on the handle of the bat.
all of the above.
3. For safety sake, a ____________should always be worn when batting? (1 point)

4. What is one of the main differences between softball and baseball? (1 point)
The bases
The ball
The uniforms
The coaches
5. The distance a softball is pitched from the mound to the batter is _________ (1 point)

6. At what distance is a baseball pitched from the mound to the batter? (1 point)
40 feet
50 feet
60 feet 6 inches
66 feet
7. What is the first thing a player should decide when learning to throw? (1 point)
How fast they want to throw it
What kind of glove they should use
What color hat to wear
What hand to use
8. What can be a common unexpected emotion when catching a ball? (1 point)
Fear
Disgust
Guilt
Remorse
9. What is the position a batter takes at the plate called? (1 point)
Batting carriage
Batting stance
Batting posture
Batting position
10. What should you always remember to do when the ball makes contact with the bat? (1 point)
Scream
Make eye contact with the pitcher
Finish the swing
Throw the bat