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Baseball Made Easy

Baseball Made Easy. Cameron Campbell. Given This PowerPoint, S tudents W ill…………. Learn about all 9 positions on a baseball field Learn position numbering, and assigned duties Get a simplified look at the game of baseball for someone who may not understand it

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Baseball Made Easy

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  1. Baseball Made Easy Cameron Campbell

  2. Given This PowerPoint, Students Will………… • Learnabout all 9 positions on a baseball field • Learnposition numbering, and assigned duties • Get a simplified look atthe game of baseball for someone who may not understand it • Students will hopefully pass the quiz when they are ready to take it with an accuracy of 80%

  3. Target Audience • I am targeting students in their first physical education class to assist them in learning about baseball

  4. Learning Environment • The intended learning environment for this is a computer lab which students in the class can access this and interactively take the quiz while learning at their own pace

  5. Intro: Positions and Roles on a Baseball Field

  6. Main Menu Pitcher Catcher First Base Third Base Shortstop SecondBase Left Field Center Field Right Field Quiz Resources Video Links

  7. Pitcher • The pitchers designated position number in the lineup is number 1. • Pitchers are responsible for throwing the pitch to the batter. • Their fielding responsibilities are different depending on where the ball is hit and how many runners are on base. picture from picturesdepot.com

  8. Pitcher

  9. Catcher • Responsibilities are massive for a catcher • Be the leader of the team • Be Vocal • Have a strong arm • Be mentally tough

  10. Catcher

  11. 1st Base • First basemen are assigned the number 3 in the scorebook. • They are responsible for fielding balls in their area, as well as bunts. • When there is a runner on first base, the first basemen must stand right next to the bag in case the pitcher throws over to try and pick the runner off. • First basemen must be the cut-off man for right fielders and center fielders when a runner is going home, and the ball is in the outfield.

  12. 2nd Base • The assigned position number for 2nd basemen is 4. • The second basemen has different responsibilities in different situations • With a runner on, and a ball hit to the left side, they must cover second base. • Balls hit to right field, or right center they are the cutoff man *excludes when there is a play at home. • If a runner is stealing, with a right handed batter, they cover second to get the throw from the catcher, with a left handed batter, they back up the shortstop who covers second to get the throw from the catcher. • With a runner on first or runners on first and second, the objective is to turn a double play (get the out at second and then throw to 1st base)

  13. 2nd Base • How to turn a double play

  14. Third Base • The designated position number for third basemen is number 5. • Third basemen have a big responsibility playing in what is known as “the hot corner”. • They are the first to cover bunts. • On a play at third, they line up where the throw is going.

  15. Shortstop • The shortstop has the assigned position number of 6. • The shortstop is often considered the leader of the field, and a lot of times is the teams best player. • Shortstops jobs are to…. • Be leader of infield • Field balls in their area • Turn double plays • Be the cut-off for many outfield plays • Cover second base on a steal

  16. Practice Questions • Now let us review and see what you have learned so far! START PRACTICE QUIZ!!

  17. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  18. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  19. What is the assigned position number for a third basemen? • 3 • 8 • 4 • 5

  20. Who covers first base when a ball is hit to first base? • The second basemen • The pitcher • The right fielder • The catcher

  21. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  22. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  23. Who covers second base on a ball hit to the third basemen? • Right field • Catcher • Shortstop • Second basemen

  24. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  25. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Finished!!

  26. Left Field • The assigned position number for left fielders is 7. • Typically the left fielder is your best fielder in the outfield, but has the weakest arm. • They are responsible for catching fly balls, and hitting the cut-off man on any relays. • It is very important that they have an accurate arm so that they can minimize the amount of people that score

  27. Left Field

  28. Center Field • The assigned position number for center field is 8. • The center fielder is usually the best athlete in the outfield, and is the leader of the outfield. • He has to cove half way on each side of him, and his middle ground. • Responsible for catching fly balls, and fielding balls in his area. • Must be able to hit the cut-off man with an accurate throw.

  29. Right Field • The assigned number for the right fielder is 9 • The right fielder typically has the strongest arm of all the outfielders. • He is asked to throw the farthest on balls hit to the outfield because he is the farthest away from third base. • Must be able to read and catch fly balls • Have an accurate and strong arm • Covers everywhere from the foul pole, to right/center field

  30. Quiz Time!!!! • Now that you have learned a little bit about the positions on a baseball field, it is time to test your knowledge with this ten question quiz!! BEGIN QUIZ!!

  31. 1. How many positions are there on a baseball field? • 9 • 8 • 10 • 7

  32. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  33. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  34. 2. Who is assigned the position number 1? • Catcher • First Base • Third Base • Pitcher

  35. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  36. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  37. 3. Which outfield position requires the strongest arm? • Left Field • Center Field • Right Field

  38. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  39. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  40. 4. True or false, the second basemen ALWAYS covers second base. • True • False

  41. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  42. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  43. 5. True or False, the pitcher is in charge of calling his own pitches. • True • False

  44. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  45. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  46. 6. Where does the First basemen stand with a runner on first base? • Even and to the left of the base • 10 steps behind the base • One foot on the base facing pitcher • 5 steps in front of the base

  47. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

  48. SAFEEE!!!!! Great Job!!! Next Question

  49. 7. Which position is the first to cover a bunt? • First Base • Pitcher • Catcher • Third Base

  50. Strike Out!!! Try Again!! Back to question!

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