This player plays next to second base (on the third base side) and defends balls hit near this position.
Occurs during an at-bat when a batter accumulates three strikes, at which the at-bat ends and the player is called out.
How many outs must the defense get so they can switch to offense.
A ball that, when hit, lands between the two foul lines and stays in bounds past first or third base.
This player plays next to first base and defends balls hit near the 1st base line.
This player plays in the outfield behind the first baseman and second baseman.
Pitch that travels outside the strike zone that the hitter does not swing at.
This player plays next to second base (on the first base side) and defends balls hit near this position.
How many players represent their team on the field during play.
Called when a player reaches a base without getting tagged out or avoids a force out.
A base runner that is not on a base when he is tagged by a player with the ball is out.
How many points does a team receive every time they score a run?
Fair ball hit over the outfield fence between the two foul poles. Batter and any runners on base are awarded home plate and each scores a run.
A play in which the defense records two outs simultaneously.
Four balls from a pitcher results in the batter automatically advancing to 1st base.
The area above home plate between a batter’s knees and his armpits and the width of home plate.
Scored when an offensive player safely tags home plate.
Crouches behind home plate and receives pitches thrown by the pitcher.
After a batter hits the ball, he must advance to 1st base. The defense can get him out by throwing the fielded ball to 1st base before the runner reaches the base. Additionally, other base runners must advance if they are forced by a base runner behind them.
Ball hit with a high, arcing trajectory. Also known as a "pop up"
When a player hits the ball and safely reaches third base.