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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

pouch.mitt.padded glove.mitten.

Question 2: A catcher's main job is to

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

Question 3: How important is a catcher in a baseball 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.They have to catch all the pitches or the team loses the game.

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

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

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Batters need

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

Question 2: Why does a catcher wear a mask?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

hunched.crouched.comfortable.poised.

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

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

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

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

Question 4: The picture on page 14 shows

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

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

stop.heal.prevent.deter.

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Why does a catcher squat?

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

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

like crouching, running, batting and catching.like playing catch and not mind getting some bumps and bruises.be a good sport and not be argumentative.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

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

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

polite.kind.sweet.nice.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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