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Baseball is a ball game played between two teams of nine players on a field with four bases laid out in a diamond shape. Throwing, pitching, fielding, batting, and base running are important skills in baseball. To perform these skills effectively, players must master techniques like grip, stance, stride, swing, wind-up, pivot, and follow-through. Mastering these elements is key to preventing opponents from advancing and helping your team earn runs.

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Baseball/ softball
A ball gameplayed between two teams of nine on a field with a diamond-shapedcircuit of four bases.
Balls
Bat Gloves
Suit Shoes
Gear Gloves
Throwing is the most basic skill in baseball and softball.It allows the team to prevent their opponents from touching bases or even earning points or runs. Style and technique in doing it differ from player to player.
To have a good throw in baseball/softbal l,you should considerthe elements of grip.
Grip Grip the ballacross the seams with your index and middlefinger. The thumb is under the top fingers.
Wind-up Raise thethrowingarmupand turntheshoulder inthe directionof thethrow.The gloved handpointstowardthe target.Raise left footandplace all the weightof thebodyon theright foot.
Delivery Make a backwardswing with bent elbows; lean forward in transferring wieght to the left foot and release the ball.
Follow-through Point the throwing arm down- forward, putting the feet parallel in a ready position.
It is important for you to focus on your target before you execute the l throw.
Pitching is a skill that puts the game to play. It is performed by a pitcher, one of the key players in baseball/softball who stays at the center of the playing field called diamond.
To have a good pitch you have to consider the elements of grip, wind-up, pivot delivery and follow-through...
Wind-up Keepthe front part of the right foot incontact with the side of the plate. Shift the weight to the back leg and take a backward step.
Pivot Pivot on the ball of the front foot to turn parallel to theplate. Lift the left foot.
Stride Take a stride or wide step withyour left foot. Release
Follow-through After the release of the ball, continuethe forward motion,with the throwing arm pointingto the target.
It is important for you to focus your pitch on your target before you execute the pitch.
This is a defensive skill used to receive a thrown ball and hold a base runner or batter from proceeding or preventing them from earning a point or a run.
This is an offensive skill used to strike the pitched ball using a bat done to advance to the bases and eventually leading to earning a run or point.
In doing this skill,you must consider the following: Grip, stance,stride and swing.
Gripping Use your fingers in gripping the bat and tighten your grip as ball approaches.
Stance Proper stanceincludesslightly bending your knees, feet parallel tothe plates in shoulderwidthdistanceand bat tiltedat 45 degrees and notpositionedover the shoulder.
Stride As the ball approaches, stride right foot a little backward to gain momentum.
Swing After a little stride backward, transfer the strength generated by the body towards the arms to bat as it swings parallel tothe ground aiming athe ball anddirecting it to the intended destination.
This is a very important skill you need to master because it allows you to advance from one base to the other with full speed and agility safely.
Baseball/ softball
Baseball/ softball

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Baseball/ softball

  • 2. A ball gameplayed between two teams of nine on a field with a diamond-shapedcircuit of four bases.
  • 7. Throwing is the most basic skill in baseball and softball.It allows the team to prevent their opponents from touching bases or even earning points or runs. Style and technique in doing it differ from player to player.
  • 8. To have a good throw in baseball/softbal l,you should considerthe elements of grip.
  • 9. Grip Grip the ballacross the seams with your index and middlefinger. The thumb is under the top fingers.
  • 10. Wind-up Raise thethrowingarmupand turntheshoulder inthe directionof thethrow.The gloved handpointstowardthe target.Raise left footandplace all the weightof thebodyon theright foot.
  • 11. Delivery Make a backwardswing with bent elbows; lean forward in transferring wieght to the left foot and release the ball.
  • 12. Follow-through Point the throwing arm down- forward, putting the feet parallel in a ready position.
  • 13. It is important for you to focus on your target before you execute the l throw.
  • 14. Pitching is a skill that puts the game to play. It is performed by a pitcher, one of the key players in baseball/softball who stays at the center of the playing field called diamond.
  • 15. To have a good pitch you have to consider the elements of grip, wind-up, pivot delivery and follow-through...
  • 16. Wind-up Keepthe front part of the right foot incontact with the side of the plate. Shift the weight to the back leg and take a backward step.
  • 17. Pivot Pivot on the ball of the front foot to turn parallel to theplate. Lift the left foot.
  • 18. Stride Take a stride or wide step withyour left foot. Release
  • 19. Follow-through After the release of the ball, continuethe forward motion,with the throwing arm pointingto the target.
  • 20. It is important for you to focus your pitch on your target before you execute the pitch.
  • 21. This is a defensive skill used to receive a thrown ball and hold a base runner or batter from proceeding or preventing them from earning a point or a run.
  • 22. This is an offensive skill used to strike the pitched ball using a bat done to advance to the bases and eventually leading to earning a run or point.
  • 23. In doing this skill,you must consider the following: Grip, stance,stride and swing.
  • 24. Gripping Use your fingers in gripping the bat and tighten your grip as ball approaches.
  • 25. Stance Proper stanceincludesslightly bending your knees, feet parallel tothe plates in shoulderwidthdistanceand bat tiltedat 45 degrees and notpositionedover the shoulder.
  • 26. Stride As the ball approaches, stride right foot a little backward to gain momentum.
  • 27. Swing After a little stride backward, transfer the strength generated by the body towards the arms to bat as it swings parallel tothe ground aiming athe ball anddirecting it to the intended destination.
  • 28. This is a very important skill you need to master because it allows you to advance from one base to the other with full speed and agility safely.

Editor's Notes

  1. In performing this skill, you must consider the following mechanics:  Hold your glove open and keep a visual on the ball at all times;  Keep your free hand in front of you and bring it on top of the glove as the ball approaches; and  Close your hand over the ball the moment it hits inside your glove.