The Basics of BaseballThe Basics of Baseballfor middle school physical for middle school physical

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By: Scott DonocoffBy: Scott Donocoff

The GameThe GameBaseball is a game played by Baseball is a game played by two teams two teams Each team has 9 players on Each team has 9 players on the fieldthe fieldOne team plays the field, while One team plays the field, while the other bats. In a 9 inning the other bats. In a 9 inning gamegameAn inning consists of each An inning consists of each team batting and playing the team batting and playing the field at least oncefield at least onceIn each inning the batting team In each inning the batting team sends one player, known as sends one player, known as the batter, in turn, to bat, until the batter, in turn, to bat, until three hitters are out.three hitters are out.

The GameThe Game

The fielding team has 9 players in the field. The fielding team has 9 players in the field.

There is different positions for each player.There is different positions for each player.

There are 9 different positions in the fieldThere are 9 different positions in the field

Each Team when batting is trying to score a run in order to winEach Team when batting is trying to score a run in order to win

The team with the most scores at the end of the game wins.The team with the most scores at the end of the game wins.

The GameThe Game

-Each team that is batting wants to hit Each team that is batting wants to hit the ball thrown by the pitcher and get the ball thrown by the pitcher and get onto a base. onto a base. -- The batting team keeps hitting until - The batting team keeps hitting until the fielding team gets 3 outs.the fielding team gets 3 outs.-- an out is when the team that is - an out is when the team that is fielding tags the base before the fielding tags the base before the hitter gets there, or strikes the batter hitter gets there, or strikes the batter outout-- The hitter will receive 3 strikes- The hitter will receive 3 strikes-( pitches over the plate) or 4 balls( pitches over the plate) or 4 balls-( pitches not over the plate) ( pitches not over the plate)

The FieldThe Field

The In-FieldThe In-Field9 position on the field 9 position on the field while the game is in while the game is in play.play.There is an infield There is an infield which on consists of:which on consists of:

-1-1stst base base -2-2ndnd base base-3-3rdrd base base-pitchers mound -pitchers mound -home plate -home plate

The OutfieldThe Outfield

The outfield consists of 3 The outfield consists of 3 playersplayersEach player covers a part of Each player covers a part of the outfieldthe outfield

-Left Field-Left Field-center Field-center Field-Right Field-Right Field

PositionsPositions

Pitcher

This is the number 1 positionThis is the number 1 position

The pitchers roll is to pitch the The pitchers roll is to pitch the ball to each batter.ball to each batter.

This position also is This position also is responsible for the middle of responsible for the middle of diamond in any fielding diamond in any fielding situation.situation.

A pitcher should have good A pitcher should have good throwing speed and accuracy throwing speed and accuracy while throwing the ball.while throwing the ball.

PositionsPositions

Catcher- is behind home plate - is behind home plate and catches the pitches from and catches the pitches from the pitcher. the pitcher. The catcher is responsible to The catcher is responsible to catch , or at least block, all the catch , or at least block, all the pitches to prevent base pitches to prevent base runners from advancing.runners from advancing.The catcher is also The catcher is also responsible for catching any responsible for catching any pop-ups into the foul territory pop-ups into the foul territory and tag out runners who are and tag out runners who are attempting to score.attempting to score.

PositionsPositionsFirst base First base (position 3).(position 3).

The first baseman's job, beside just fielding balls hit in his The first baseman's job, beside just fielding balls hit in his direction, is mainly to catch throws from the other infielders direction, is mainly to catch throws from the other infielders (2B, 3B and SS) in order to get the batter out and cause one (2B, 3B and SS) in order to get the batter out and cause one out for his teamout for his team

The first baseman stays right next to the base, but not on top The first baseman stays right next to the base, but not on top of the base. of the base.

PositionsPositions2nd Basemen2nd Basemen

Cover first base on bunts and Cover first base on bunts and topped balls that the 1st topped balls that the 1st baseman goes in on.baseman goes in on.

When covering first base get When covering first base get over there quickly so players over there quickly so players fielding the ball have a target to fielding the ball have a target to throw to.throw to.

Cover second base on ground Cover second base on ground balls hit to short or third with a balls hit to short or third with a runner on first base and on balls runner on first base and on balls hit to left and left centerfield.hit to left and left centerfield.

Go out and be the relay man on Go out and be the relay man on balls hit to right fieldballs hit to right field

PositionsPositions

ShortstopShortstop

Is line up in between 3Is line up in between 3rdrd base and 2 base and 2ndnd base. base.

Cover second on hits to the right side of the base.Cover second on hits to the right side of the base.

Cover second base is someone try’s to steal or back up the second Cover second base is someone try’s to steal or back up the second baseman.baseman.

Same thing with 3Same thing with 3rdrd base. base.

Go out and be the relay man on balls hit to left and center field.Go out and be the relay man on balls hit to left and center field.

With base runners on base make sure Short Stop and 2With base runners on base make sure Short Stop and 2ndnd back-up back-up catcher’s throw back to the pitchercatcher’s throw back to the pitcher

PositionsPositions

OutfieldersOutfielders

Catch all balls hit to the Catch all balls hit to the outfieldoutfield

Make sure you let the other Make sure you let the other players know you are going to players know you are going to catch the ballcatch the ball

Get the ball back into the in Get the ball back into the in field as fast as possible field as fast as possible

Use a relay man if the runner Use a relay man if the runner is trying to go for extra basesis trying to go for extra bases

RulesRules

Ways the hitting team can get onto baseWays the hitting team can get onto base

1. Hit 1. Hit

2. Walk2. Walk

3. Hit by Pitch 3. Hit by Pitch

4. Fielder's Choice 4. Fielder's Choice

5. Reached on Error5. Reached on Error

RulesRules

The pitcher must throw the ball from the pitchers mound to home The pitcher must throw the ball from the pitchers mound to home plateplate

The distance from the mound to home plate is The distance from the mound to home plate is 60 feet60 feet

The pitcher has to get 3 strikes in order to get the batter outThe pitcher has to get 3 strikes in order to get the batter out

A fail ball counts as a strike, but you can not strike out on fail ballsA fail ball counts as a strike, but you can not strike out on fail balls

RulesRules

When the batter has hit the ball, the hitter has to run to first, then When the batter has hit the ball, the hitter has to run to first, then second, then third, then home. second, then third, then home.

The hitter much touch each base in order for it count.The hitter much touch each base in order for it count.

If the batter hits the ball and the fielder touches the base or the If the batter hits the ball and the fielder touches the base or the batter before the batter touches the base, its an out.batter before the batter touches the base, its an out.

RulesRules

Ways to get an out in baseballWays to get an out in baseball

Hits fair or foul ball is legally caught by a fielderHits fair or foul ball is legally caught by a fielder

The batter hits the ball, and it is caught by a fielderThe batter hits the ball, and it is caught by a fielder

The fielder tags the base the runner is getting to before the hitter The fielder tags the base the runner is getting to before the hitter gets theregets there

The ball hits the batter after it is in playThe ball hits the batter after it is in play

Types of Baseball EquipmentTypes of Baseball Equipment

Catching EquipmentCatching Equipment

A catcher has his own equipment that most be worn.A catcher has his own equipment that most be worn.

It consists of:It consists of:

-Helmet-Helmet

-Knee guards-Knee guards

-Mask -Mask

-Chest protector -Chest protector

-and a mitt-and a mitt

Types of Baseball EquipmentTypes of Baseball Equipment

BattersBatters

All Batters must wear a helmetAll Batters must wear a helmet

Batter use a bat (wooden for pro)Batter use a bat (wooden for pro)

Younger baseball players can use metal Younger baseball players can use metal or aluminumor aluminum

Fielders Fielders

Fielders wear a glove in the field to catch the Fielders wear a glove in the field to catch the ballball

Different gloves are worn for different Different gloves are worn for different positionspositions

PLAY BALL!PLAY BALL!