Baseball is a ball game with stick playing as its main feature, which is collective and confrontational. It is widely carried out internationally and has a great influence, and is known as the "combination of competition and wisdom".
It is especially popular in the United States and Japan, and is known as the "national ball".
Baseball originated in the 15th century and was a ball game popular in England at that time. Later spread to the United States. In 1839, the first baseball game was played in New York. The most senior baseball organization is the International Baseball Federation, established in 1938.
Baseball players are divided into offense and defense, using bats and gloves to play on a fan-shaped baseball field.
During the game, the two teams alternate offense: a point is awarded when the offensive player successfully returns to home plate. The team with the most points in nine innings wins.
Basic skills in baseball:
1. Catch the ball.
Pay close attention to the direction of the incoming ball, and have a cushioning action with both hands to prevent the ball from bouncing and falling.
2. Pitch.
The throw is the same as the pass, with the front foot pointed at the target and a flick of the wrist when throwing the ball. Hold the ball with your index, middle and thumb. When done, follow-up actions should be done.
At the end of the baseball throw, your arm should point toward the thrower.
3. Learn to hit the ball.
The hardest part of baseball is hitting the ball, putting most of your weight on your back foot and then taking a small step forward when you're ready to hit the ball.
You should try to swing horizontally and make sure your arms are fully extended. Watch the ball and keep hitting until you see it making contact with the bat, or the ball is hit, trying to hit it out.
4. Learn to run.
After hitting the ball, use the power of your swing to take a quick first step and follow the running line to first base. Once you reach first base safely, you may cross home plate, but you should return immediately.
If you hit a home run, you don't have to run.
What should I pay attention to when playing baseball?
Clothing.
During the game, players of the same team shall wear the same uniform of the same style and color (including the inner shirt and exposed parts).
There should be no flashing buttons or accessories on the garment, there should be clear numbers no less than 15.2 cm on the back of the garment’s top, and the top and pants should be the same size.
Batting helmet.
Batting helmets are required at all levels of baseball and softball.
Calm.
First, keep calm. We should stand in the right position while maintaining the posture we like.
We should pay attention and try to guess what type of launch the other side will launch, at which point we should remain calm.
Before playing baseball, you need to do some warm-up exercises.
Do a set of warm-up exercises that will help you later in the race.
Playing baseball has an excellent effect on improving people's physique, intelligence and teamwork spirit.
