PE Packet 11 – Baseball Questions and Answers
Baseball is often identified as the great American sport, yet it didn't begin in America. How and where did this game originate?
England, 1744
What are some of the physical benefits to be gain from playing baseball?
Strength, endurance, hand...
Baseball is often identified as the great American sport, yet it didn't begin in America.
How and where did this game originate? - answer England, 1744
What are some of the physical benefits to be gain from playing baseball? - answer
Strength, endurance, hand-eye coordination
What are "farm teams" and how are they used? - answer Major league teams that
train new players
How many people make up a typical baseball team and what positions do they play? -
answer 9-10
Pitcher, catcher, short top, designated hitter, first/second/third baseman, left/right/center
fielder
What is a "single"? A "double"? - answer A hit that makes it to first base
A hit that makes it to second base
How is a good slide into a base performed? - answer Fall backwards onto the outer
knee and lower leg
Why is the pitcher considered the most important defensive player on the team? -
answer The pitcher can prevent the batter from ever hitting
Name at least four factors involved in performing a good throw - answer Good grip
Proper stance
Use entire body
Follow through
When does a "ball" occur? - answer When a pitch is out of the strike zone and the
batter doesn't swing
What are some of the effects of the baseball strike in 1994? - answer Decreased
interest by fans
Down 1 - answer Stockings
Down 2 - answer Rounders
Down 4 - answer Outfielders
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