Naman Wakil is the most respected and reputable Baseball coach in Califonia who has trained many players and helped them to climb the ladder of success. Whether it is a small pinch of advice or extreme training, he provides all kind of assistance to his students. Not only this, he also teaches them all the basics of the sport and polishes their skills to become a successful Baseball player.

1. The Basics of BaseballThe Basics of Baseball
for middle school physicalfor middle school physical
education class’seducation class’s
By: Naman WakilBy: Naman Wakil

2. The GameThe Game
Baseball is a game played byBaseball is a game played by
two teamstwo teams
Each team has 9 players onEach team has 9 players on
the fieldthe field
One team plays the field, whileOne team plays the field, while
the other bats. In a 9 inningthe other bats. In a 9 inning
gamegame
An inning consists of eachAn inning consists of each
team batting and playing theteam batting and playing the
field at least oncefield at least once
In each inning the batting teamIn each inning the batting team
sends one player, known assends one player, known as
the batter, in turn, to bat, untilthe batter, in turn, to bat, until
three hitters are out.three hitters are out.

3. The GameThe Game
The fielding team has 9 players in the field.The fielding team has 9 players in the field.
There is different positions for each player.There is different positions for each player.
There are 9 different positions in the fieldThere are 9 different positions in the field
Each Team when batting is trying to score a run in order to winEach Team when batting is trying to score a run in order to win
The team with the most scores at the end of the game wins.The team with the most scores at the end of the game wins.

4. The GameThe Game
-Each team that is batting wants to hitEach team that is batting wants to hit
the ball thrown by the pitcher and getthe ball thrown by the pitcher and get
onto a base.onto a base.
-- The batting team keeps hitting until- The batting team keeps hitting until
the fielding team gets 3 outs.the fielding team gets 3 outs.
-- an out is when the team that is- an out is when the team that is
fielding tags the base before thefielding tags the base before the
hitter gets there, or strikes the batterhitter gets there, or strikes the batter
outout
-- The hitter will receive 3 strikes- The hitter will receive 3 strikes
-( pitches over the plate) or 4 balls( pitches over the plate) or 4 balls
-( pitches not over the plate)( pitches not over the plate)

5. The FieldThe Field

6. The In-FieldThe In-Field
9 position on the field9 position on the field
while the game is inwhile the game is in
play.play.
There is an infieldThere is an infield
which on consists of:which on consists of:
-1-1stst
basebase
-2-2ndnd
basebase
-3-3rdrd
basebase
-pitchers mound-pitchers mound
-home plate-home plate

7. The OutfieldThe Outfield
The outfield consists of 3The outfield consists of 3
playersplayers
Each player covers a part ofEach player covers a part of
the outfieldthe outfield
-Left Field-Left Field
-center Field-center Field
-Right Field-Right Field

8. PositionsPositions
PitcherPitcher
This is the number 1 positionThis is the number 1 position
The pitchers roll is to pitch theThe pitchers roll is to pitch the
ball to each batter.ball to each batter.
This position also isThis position also is
responsible for the middle ofresponsible for the middle of
diamond in any fieldingdiamond in any fielding
situation.situation.
A pitcher should have goodA pitcher should have good
throwing speed and accuracythrowing speed and accuracy
while throwing the ball.while throwing the ball.

9. PositionsPositions
CatcherCatcher- is behind home plate- is behind home plate
and catches the pitches fromand catches the pitches from
the pitcher.the pitcher.
The catcher is responsible toThe catcher is responsible to
catch , or at least block, all thecatch , or at least block, all the
pitches to prevent basepitches to prevent base
runners from advancing.runners from advancing.
The catcher is also responsibleThe catcher is also responsible
for catching any pop-ups intofor catching any pop-ups into
the foul territory and tag outthe foul territory and tag out
runners who are attempting torunners who are attempting to
score.score.

10. PositionsPositions
First baseFirst base (position 3).(position 3).
The first baseman's job, beside just fielding balls hit in hisThe first baseman's job, beside just fielding balls hit in his
direction, is mainly to catch throws from the other infieldersdirection, is mainly to catch throws from the other infielders
(2B, 3B and SS) in order to get the batter out and cause one(2B, 3B and SS) in order to get the batter out and cause one
out for his teamout for his team
The first baseman stays right next to the base, but not on topThe first baseman stays right next to the base, but not on top
of the base.of the base.

11. PositionsPositions
2nd Basemen2nd Basemen
Cover first base on bunts andCover first base on bunts and
topped balls that the 1sttopped balls that the 1st
baseman goes in on.baseman goes in on.
When covering first base getWhen covering first base get
over there quickly so playersover there quickly so players
fielding the ball have a target tofielding the ball have a target to
throw to.throw to.
Cover second base on groundCover second base on ground
balls hit to short or third with aballs hit to short or third with a
runner on first base and on ballsrunner on first base and on balls
hit to left and left centerfield.hit to left and left centerfield.
Go out and be the relay man onGo out and be the relay man on
balls hit to right fieldballs hit to right field

12. PositionsPositions
ShortstopShortstop
Is line up in between 3Is line up in between 3rdrd
base and 2base and 2ndnd
base.base.
Cover second on hits to the right side of the base.Cover second on hits to the right side of the base.
Cover second base is someone try’s to steal or back up the secondCover second base is someone try’s to steal or back up the second
baseman.baseman.
Same thing with 3Same thing with 3rdrd
base.base.
Go out and be the relay man on balls hit to left and center field.Go out and be the relay man on balls hit to left and center field.
With base runners on base make sure Short Stop and 2With base runners on base make sure Short Stop and 2ndnd
back-upback-up
catcher’s throw back to the pitchercatcher’s throw back to the pitcher

13. PositionsPositions
OutfieldersOutfielders
Catch all balls hit to theCatch all balls hit to the
outfieldoutfield
Make sure you let the otherMake sure you let the other
players know you are going toplayers know you are going to
catch the ballcatch the ball
Get the ball back into the inGet the ball back into the in
field as fast as possiblefield as fast as possible
Use a relay man if the runnerUse a relay man if the runner
is trying to go for extra basesis trying to go for extra bases

14. RulesRules
Ways the hitting team can get onto baseWays the hitting team can get onto base
1. Hit1. Hit
2. Walk2. Walk
3. Hit by Pitch3. Hit by Pitch
4. Fielder's Choice4. Fielder's Choice
5. Reached on Error5. Reached on Error

15. RulesRules
The pitcher must throw the ball from the pitchers mound to homeThe pitcher must throw the ball from the pitchers mound to home
plateplate
The distance from the mound to home plate isThe distance from the mound to home plate is 60 feet60 feet
The pitcher has to get 3 strikes in order to get the batter outThe pitcher has to get 3 strikes in order to get the batter out
A fail ball counts as a strike, but you can not strike out on fail ballsA fail ball counts as a strike, but you can not strike out on fail balls

16. RulesRules
When the batter has hit the ball, the hitter has to run to first, thenWhen the batter has hit the ball, the hitter has to run to first, then
second, then third, then home.second, then third, then home.
The hitter much touch each base in order for it count.The hitter much touch each base in order for it count.
If the batter hits the ball and the fielder touches the base or theIf the batter hits the ball and the fielder touches the base or the
batter before the batter touches the base, its an out.batter before the batter touches the base, its an out.

17. RulesRules
Ways to get an out in baseballWays to get an out in baseball
Hits fair or foul ball is legally caught by a fielderHits fair or foul ball is legally caught by a fielder
The batter hits the ball, and it is caught by a fielderThe batter hits the ball, and it is caught by a fielder
The fielder tags the base the runner is getting to before the hitterThe fielder tags the base the runner is getting to before the hitter
gets theregets there
The ball hits the batter after it is in playThe ball hits the batter after it is in play

18. Types of Baseball EquipmentTypes of Baseball Equipment
Catching EquipmentCatching Equipment
A catcher has his own equipment that most be worn.A catcher has his own equipment that most be worn.
It consists of:It consists of:
-Helmet-Helmet
-Knee guards-Knee guards
-Mask-Mask
-Chest protector-Chest protector
-and a mitt-and a mitt

19. Types of Baseball EquipmentTypes of Baseball Equipment
BattersBatters
All Batters must wear a helmetAll Batters must wear a helmet
Batter use a bat (wooden for pro)Batter use a bat (wooden for pro)
Younger baseball players can use metal orYounger baseball players can use metal or
aluminumaluminum
FieldersFielders
Fielders wear a glove in the field to catch theFielders wear a glove in the field to catch the
ballball
Different gloves are worn for differentDifferent gloves are worn for different
positionspositions

20. PLAY BALL!PLAY BALL!