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What is the objective of the game of baseball?
What is the objective of the game of baseball?
To score more runs than the opposing team by hitting the ball with a bat and running around the four bases on the field.
What is the result if a batter hits the ball outside the foul lines?
What is the result if a batter hits the ball outside the foul lines?
It is considered a 'foul ball' and the batter is not allowed to run.
What is the pitcher's main job in baseball?
What is the pitcher's main job in baseball?
To get the batter out by throwing the ball into the strike zone.
How many strikes does it take for a batter to be out?
How many strikes does it take for a batter to be out?
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How can a batter be tagged out while running between bases?
How can a batter be tagged out while running between bases?
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What happens if the score is tied after 9 innings?
What happens if the score is tied after 9 innings?
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What is a home run in baseball?
What is a home run in baseball?
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What is the risk of stealing bases in baseball?
What is the risk of stealing bases in baseball?
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What must runners do if the ball is caught in the air?
What must runners do if the ball is caught in the air?
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What is the result if the ball is hit onto the ground and leaves the playing field?
What is the result if the ball is hit onto the ground and leaves the playing field?
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Study Notes
Game Overview
- Baseball is an American sport played with 2 teams of 40 players, with 9 players from each team taking to the field at a time.
- The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team by hitting the ball with a bat and running around the four bases on the field.
Scoring Runs
- A player must hit the ball between the foul lines and run across three bases and back to home plate to score a run.
- A hit outside the foul lines is considered a 'foul ball' and the batter is not allowed to run.
Pitching and Striking
- The pitcher's job is to get the batter out by throwing the ball into the strike zone, an imaginary box over home plate.
- A pitch through this area is considered a strike, as is a swing and miss by the batter.
- Three strikes mean the batter is out.
Getting Out
- A batter can be tagged out while running between bases if the opposing team throws the ball to the base before the batter reaches it.
- A batter can also be put out if the ball is caught in the air by the opposing team.
- Three outs end the half-inning, and the teams switch roles.
Game Structure
- A game is typically played over 9 innings, with each team getting a chance to bat and field.
- If the score is tied after 9 innings, the game goes into extra innings until a winner is determined.
Additional Rules
Home Run
- If a batter hits the ball out of the playing field between the foul lines, the batter and any runners on base score a run and can freely circle the bases.
Stealing Bases
- Runners can attempt to advance to the next base by stealing, but risk being caught out if the opposing team is prepared.
Tagging Up
- If the ball is caught in the air, runners must start from their current base before advancing to the next one.
Ground Rule Double
- If the ball is hit onto the ground and leaves the playing field, the batter automatically advances to second base.
Double Play
- This occurs when the defending team gets two outs on a single play, usually by throwing to one base and then another.
Designated Hitter (American League only)
- The designated hitter replaces the pitcher in the lineup and specializes in batting and scoring runs.
Game Overview
- Baseball is played with 2 teams of 40 players, with 9 players from each team on the field at a time.
- The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team by hitting the ball and running around the four bases.
Scoring Runs
- A player must hit the ball between the foul lines and run across three bases and back to home plate to score a run.
- A hit outside the foul lines is considered a 'foul ball' and the batter is not allowed to run.
Pitching and Striking
- The pitcher's job is to get the batter out by throwing the ball into the strike zone, an imaginary box over home plate.
- A pitch through this area is considered a strike, as is a swing and miss by the batter.
- Three strikes mean the batter is out.
Getting Out
- A batter can be tagged out while running between bases if the opposing team throws the ball to the base before the batter reaches it.
- A batter can also be put out if the ball is caught in the air by the opposing team.
- Three outs end the half-inning, and the teams switch roles.
Game Structure
- A game is typically played over 9 innings, with each team getting a chance to bat and field.
- If the score is tied after 9 innings, the game goes into extra innings until a winner is determined.
Additional Rules
Home Run
- A batter hitting the ball out of the playing field between the foul lines scores a run and can freely circle the bases.
Stealing Bases
- Runners can attempt to advance to the next base by stealing, but risk being caught out if the opposing team is prepared.
Tagging Up
- Runners must start from their current base before advancing to the next one after a ball is caught in the air.
Ground Rule Double
- A ball hit onto the ground and leaving the playing field results in the batter automatically advancing to second base.
Double Play
- A double play occurs when the defending team gets two outs on a single play, usually by throwing to one base and then another.
Designated Hitter (American League only)
- The designated hitter replaces the pitcher in the lineup and specializes in batting and scoring runs.
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Learn the basics of baseball, including the number of players, objective, and rules for scoring runs.
