How to Play Baseball

Baseball games occur in conversations, repeatedly, since the first recorded baseball contest took place in 1846. Baseball is America's national pastime. We love it, play it and own it. No matter what age you are, you can get a game of baseball started with your peers. However, you do need to understand the game in order to play.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baseball
• Bat
• Glove
• Bases

Baseball Positions

1. Imagine the playing field in the shape of a diamond. The diamond begins where the batter stands. This is also called home base.

2. Visualize the position of the pitcher in the middle of the playing field. The pitcher's job is to pitch the baseball to the batter. A catcher is in a squatting position at the front of the diamond, a few feet behind the batter.

3. Measure the bases. First base is 90 feet from home base, second base is 90 feet from first base and third base is 90 feet from second base. Completing the diamond, you have home base, 90 feet away from third base.

4. Calculate where the other positions should be. The pitcher's mound must be at least 400 feet from home base. The shortstop is to the back and between the second and third basemen. Right, center, and left field positions are in charge of covering the ball in their areas.

Baseball Rules

5. Study the game. The objective for one team is to hit runs for points. The objective for the other team is to get the batter, or runner, out.

6. Involve two teams with nine players in each game. One team is on the field while the other is at bat. All players have their own individual turn at bat. The team with the highest number of runs at the end of the game wins.

7. Let all players know their responsibilities. During the inning Team A is in play, they maintain their specific positions. Team B players try to hit the ball with the bat. At the end of the inning, the teams switch places.

8. Cheer on the batter as he hits the ball and runs to first base. If the other team is still chasing the ball, he can try to run to second base. In the event that the ball is still in play at this time, he can run to third base. At third base, he can try to get a "home run" by running to home plate.

9. Root for the infield players as they try to catch the ball before it hits the ground for an automatic out against the other team. After one person catches the ball, they throw it to the position closest to the runner. If they catch it, the runner is out.

Tips & Warnings

• An "out" means the runner can no longer be in the field. A run means the batter gets a point toward winning the game.
• Consider all players as "defensive players" while on the field defending the ball.

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