1. Batter
- A team sends one batter out to the field at a time. The batter competes
against the entire opposing team, which will strategise in a bid to
prevent the batter from getting to the bases before the ball does. The
game begins with the batter hitting the ball that thrown by the pitcher
with a bat. if batter success , the batter will drop the bat and run,
attempting to make it to first base or more than first base before the
ball but its depends on where the ball lands.
2. Pitcher
- The pitcher will throws the ball from the pitcher’s mound.
Picther must always stand with both feet on the pitcher’s rubber where
it is a rectangular area on the mound when making the pitch. The rubber
and the mound are all on level ground. However, once the ball has been
hit, the pitcher must ensure that neither foot is on the rubber. The
pitcher usually pitches from under the arm and the ball should pass
through a strike zone. The location of the strike zone, an imaginary
area from the chest to just below the knee, depends on the pitcher’s
position and stature. Height is an advantage for pitchers, as well as
upper body agility and strength.
3. Catcher
- Catcher position is behind the home plate. The catcher plays a
crucial role in helping their own team to gain points. Helping to throw
balls ahead of the batter before he/she can reach the bases. The
catcher also catches balls fielded from third base. A catcher must also
call pitches and communicate the number of outs, strikes, and whatever
is going on at the home base to the rest of the players.
4. First Baseman
- The first baseman of each team will stand at the first base, to
the right of the pitcher. He or she will catch throws at first base in
order to prevent the other team from scoring.
5. Second Baseman
- Second baseman player can find at the second base, which is
positioned opposite the home base across the field. It is also known as
the second bagger. Sometimes, secand baseman player does not usually
stand at the exact right angle that marks the second base, but more
towards the first base instead. The second baseman may catch balls at
second base, as well as help the first baseman. They also can throw
balls to the pitcher to help eliminate the opponent, depending on where
the ball ends up. Second base players are commonly right-handed.
6. Shortstop
- The shortstop stands between the second and third bases. Its
responsible for balls that end up in that area. In fact, most balls
actually do end up there. The shortstop has many responsibilities,
including catching and fielding. the shortstop must very versatile and
agile players. This is perhaps the most difficult position on the field.
7. Third Baseman
- The remaining base is reserved for the third baseman. This area
is the corner diagonally opposite the first base. The third baseman has
to catch the hits that land around his or her area. In addition, their
most important responsibility where is the third base player need to
throw the ball that they get to the catcher before the opponent reaches
the home plate.
8. Outfield
- There are three player outfielders which is
- right fielder
- centre fielder
- left fielder.
- The outfielders are positioned at the outside area marked which
is out of infield square. Their job is to catch and throw balls that
fly out of the infield to backing up their teammates at the bases. It
is because of their distance from the rest of the game. Outfielders are
usually strong throwers.
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