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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.mitten.mitt.padded glove.

Question 2: A catcher's main job is to

catch pitches.throw out base runners trying to steal.do all of the options listed.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 give the pitcher a target in the strike zone.They have a very difficult job because all the other players rely on them.

Question 4: The pictures on page 6 show

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

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

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

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Batters need

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

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 head, face and eyesto protect the skull

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

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

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

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

hunched.comfortable.poised.crouched.

Quiz

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

100 miles per minute100 kilometers per hour161 miles per hour100 miles per hour

Question 2: Mike Piazza is famous for

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

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

Catchers have to catch the ball as well as bat.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.Catchers expend a lot of energy running and catching the 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

heal.prevent.stop.deter.

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: Why does a catcher squat?

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

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

Question 3: What is the umpire's job?

to expel anyone who argues or breaks the rulesto maintain order in the gameto 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 strikes

Question 4: The title of this chapter is addressing

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

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

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

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

nice.polite.sweet.kind.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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