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Catchers (Tom Greve)

Catchers (Tom Greve)

Discover the hardest working players in baseball in Catchers (Tom Greve). This book explains why the catcher is so important to the team. Kids will learn about the heavy gear they wear to stay safe behind home plate. You will also find out how they catch fast pitches and help the team win. It is a fantastic book for young baseball fans learning to read.

Lexile: 1050L

Quiz

Question 1: The baseball glove worn by catchers is called a

padded glove.mitten.pouch.mitt.

Question 2: A catcher's main job is to

do all of the options listed.throw out base runners trying to steal.catch pitches.keep wild pitches from getting past them.

Question 3: How important is a catcher in a baseball game?

They have to catch all the pitches or the team loses the game.They can make the difference between the team winning or losing the game.They have a very difficult job because all the other players rely on them.They give the pitcher a target in the strike zone.

Question 4: The pictures on page 6 show

the appropriate protective gear worn by a catcher.the types of pitches used in baseball.a catcher in action.the signals used by catchers to indicate the type of pitch needed.

Question 5: The word "OUCH!" on page 4 is

an exclamation.a shout.a colloquial word.a sound.

Question 6: "Fastball", "curveball" and "change-up" are all

hand signals.types of baseball bats.pitching techniques.types of balls used in baseball.

Quiz

Question 1: Batters need

tremendous coordination and quick reflexes.strong throwing arms and fast legs.sharp eyesight and tremendous coordination.quick reflexes and flexible limbs.

Question 2: Why does a catcher wear a mask?

to protect the head, face and eyesto protect the skullto protect the face from being struck by a ballto keep up baseball traditions

Question 3: The catcher tries to prevent a player from the other team from

running too fast.outrunning the ball.stealing all the bases and scoring a home run.hitting the ball.

Question 4: In the bottom right or left corner of each page there is a picture of a baseball because

the text is about the game of baseball.each page has information about catchers who catch the baseball.each page has information about pitching a baseball.it is meant to decorate the page.

Question 5: The word "reflexes" on page 10 refers to

a person's ability to run quickly.a person's ability to catch a ball.a person's muscular strength.a person's ability to move or react.

Question 6: Another word for "squat" on page 10 is

hunched.poised.comfortable.crouched.

Quiz

Question 1: Approximately how fast can a ball be pitched in a baseball game?

100 kilometers per hour100 miles per minute161 miles per hour100 miles per hour

Question 2: Mike Piazza is famous for

playing baseball skillfully.hitting more home runs than any other catcher.his good sportsmanship.being a good sportsman.

Question 3: Why is the position of being a "catcher" so physically taxing?

Catchers have to catch the ball as well as bat.Catchers expend a lot of energy running and catching the ball.Catchers are constantly on the run throughout the game.Catchers have to be alert, crouch, run and face danger in order to catch or stop a very fast moving ball.

Question 4: The picture on page 14 shows

how catchers crouch in a baseball game.the kind of protective gear worn by catchers in a baseball game.the mitt used to catch a baseball.a young baseball player in a crouched position ready to catch a ball.

Question 5: Another word for "avoid" on page 14 is

stop.heal.prevent.deter.

Question 6: The word "plate" in the title is

a word meaning dish.another name for home base.another name for base.another word for mask.

Quiz

Question 1: Why does a catcher squat?

to rest in between running so he doesn't become too tiredto enable him to watch the ball more carefullyto enable him to catch the ball in mid airto stay level with the strike zone

Question 2: If you want to start learning how to be a catcher you need to

be a good sport and not be argumentative.like playing catch and not mind getting some bumps and bruises.like crouching, running, batting and catching.exercise everyday to ensure you are strong enough.

Question 3: What is the umpire's job?

to expel anyone who argues or breaks the rulesto peer over the catcher's shoulder to watch the gameto watch the game carefully to ensure all rules are followed and to call balls and strikesto maintain order in the game

Question 4: The title of this chapter is addressing

ambitious children.the reader.all catchers.base runners.

Question 5: The word "throw" on page 19 is

a verb meaning to pitch.a verb meaning casting a ball.an adjective describing a pitch.a noun meaning a ball that has been cast.

Question 6: Another word for "respectful" on page 20 is

kind.nice.polite.sweet.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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