ACTIVITY

Activity 1. GIVE THE MEANING AND THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS:
 Batting Helmet- Helmet is worn by a batter to protect his/her head and the ear facing
the pitcher from the ball. While some helmets have ear protectors only on one side as
only the ear facing the pitcher should be protected, helmets with ear protectors on both
sides are more common as some batters are left handed and some right handed.

 Baseball cap- All players wear a hat to shade their eyes from the sun. Baseball hat
design has become so popular with the general public that they are also used to make
a style statement.
 Catcher's helmet- Catchers wear a helmet with face mask similar to a hockey
goalkeeper mask to protect both their head and face. Sometimes they might wear a
separate helmet and a facemask.
 Baseball Cleats- These are baseball specific shoes made of rubber or metal that
players wear for better traction.
 Bat- Baseball bat is a round, solid wooden or hollow aluminium bat. Wooden bats are
traditionally made from ash wood, though sometimes maple and bamboo is also used.
 Ball- The ball used in baseball is called a baseball. Layers of yarn or string is rolled on
a cork sphere and a leather coat is stitched over it to make a baseball.
 Gloves- Players wear leather gloves to protect their palms. A webbed "pocket" between
the thumb and first finger helps the fielder to catch the ball easily.
 Catcher's mitt- Catchers wear leather mitts with connected finger pockets that are much
wider and better padded than a normal fielder's glove.
 First baseman's mitt- First basemen wear leather mitts that are longer and wider than a
standard fielder's glove. They are similar to catcher’s mitt as the four fingers are
connected; additionally, it is rounded and has more padding than a standard fielder's
glove.
 Batting gloves- Batsmen wear gloves on one or both hands for additional grip and to
avoid shock when they strike the ball.
 FIELD- Professional Major League Baseball Fields, also called ballparks and baseball
diamonds, are regulated fields for the sport of baseball. Although minimum park
dimensions are defined for Major League Baseball, each ballpark is allowed to design
their fence any way they want while meeting the minimum distances.
 BASES- The starting point for much of the action on the field is home plate , officially
"home base.
Activity 2. DESCRIBE THE FOLLOWING BASIC SKILLS AND TERMINOLOGIES:
• Catching- Catching correctly not only keeps you from being hurt, it also makes it easier
for you to get ready to throw the ball. Catching and throwing are the 2 fundamental
defensive Baseball skills. In a game your ability to catch and throw quickly helps you
throw out a base runner attempting to advance to the next base.
• Throwing- Throwing is the most important basic skill required of a good defensive
player. The ability to throw accurately and quickly will make it hard for the opposition to
score and advance runners. Having the correct throwing technique will allow you to hit
your targets with greater consistency.
• Fielding- Good team fielding makes it difficult for the opposition to score runs and gives
the pitcher and catcher extra confidence. It is important to practice the basic
fundamentals of fielding a ball hit along the ground and in the air, as well as knowing
where to throw the ball. A good fielder will rehearse specific plays so they know exactly
where to throw the ball if it is hit to them.
 Hitting- Hitting is the most enjoyable part of the game. It is hard to hit a round ball with a
round bat into a specified area, especially if you only have a split second to react. A
good hitter needs excellent hand-eye coordination, a fast reaction time, good technique
 and confidence.
 Base running- Sharp aggressive base running can put a lot of pressure on the
defensive team. Good base running is about being fast and smart. It is just as important
to know and understand the current game situation at all times (including the number of
outs and the defensive team's fielding placements) as it is to move around the bases
quickly.
 Aboard - a runner reaching a base.
 Ace - the best starting pitcher on a team.
 Balk - if the pitcher doesn't pitch after starting his pitching motion. This results in
runners being awarded an extra base.
 Ball - a pitch outside of the strike zone that the hitter doesn't swing at.
 Base Paths - the areas between the bases are marked out with dirt. A runner cannot
run outside the base paths to avoid a tag.
 Chopper - a ball hit hard into the ground.
 Clean-Up - the fourth batter in the lineup. Named this because their job is to 'clean up'
the bases and drive in all runners on base.
 Climbing the Ladder - a pitcher throwing successive fast balls higher and higher in the
strike zone.
 Fork Ball - a split finger fastball pitch. Usually thrown with no wrist motion and drops at
the hitter's feet.
 Foul - a ball hit outside of the fair territory.
 Foul Lines - the lines that extend from homeplate, down the first base line and third
base line, and all the way to the outfield wall.
 Open Base - a base with no runner on it.
 Out - when a player on offense is removed from play due to being tagged, forced,
struck, or thrown out.
 Outfield Wall / Outfield Fence - the wall or fence beyond the outfielders that marks the
outer boundary of the field.
 Steal - when a runner attempts to move from one base to the next without the hitter
hitting the baseball.
 Stopper - a starting pitcher tabbed with ending a team's losing streak.
 Stretch - the pitcher's set position for delivering the pitch to homeplate.
 Strike - a pitch the umpire decides is in the strike zone or the hitter swings at and misses.
 Tag - when an out is recorded via a fielder catching the runner and placing their hand or
glove with ball on the runner.

EXERCISE
Activity #1. In the history of baseball, identify the contributions of the following:
1. Alexander Cartwright. He was an inductee of the Baseball Hall of Fame and he was
sometimes referred to as a "father of baseball," the importance of his role in the
development of the game has been disputed. Alexander Cartwright was an influential
member of the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York City. With the Knickerbockers,
Cartwright was a respected voice who helped guide one of the more renowned clubs in
New York’s burgeoning baseball scene in the mid-1800s.
2. NABBP - The National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) was the first
organization governing American baseball. The first, 1857 convention of sixteen New York
City clubs practically terminated the Knickerbocker era, when that club privately
deliberated on the rules of the game.
3. William Hubert. William Ambrose Hulbert was one of the founders of the National League,
recognized as baseball's first major league
4. June 19, 1846. The first known competitive baseball game between two teams using
these “Knickerbocker Rules” was played at Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, on
June 19th, 1846.
 5. Ban Johnson. In 1894, Ban Johnson became president of the league, which was renamed
the American League, and he set off on a course to give it major league status.

Activity #2. In a 5 – min video, demonstrate the different basic skills in baseball (Makita rani
sa youtube love)

ASSESSMENT
I. Give a brief summary of the history of baseball. Name at least one baseball team
that made a name in the Baseball history. Explain.
The real history of baseball is actually a bit complicated, and the true origins remain
uncertain.
People have used bats to hit balls since ancient Egypt. In many societies throughout
Europe, bat and ball games were common. One common theory is that American
baseball has its origins in the British game of rounders, though it is more likely that both
rounders and baseball have at least some origins in the sport of cricket. There are 18th
century references to a British game called baseball, but the sport bears little
resemblance to the American pastime. Baseball in America would really take off during
the 19th century, but there remains debate and speculation about how it was invented.
The game of baseball would continue to evolve and grow throughout the 20th century,
cementing itself as America’s pastime. The popularity of the sport would also spread
elsewhere throughout the world, like Asia and Latin America. Baseball continues to have
a broad impact on popular culture, both in the United States and elsewhere.

In the 1927 World Series the New York Yankees won, sweeping the Pittsburgh
Pirates. This Yankees team was known for their feared lineup, which was nicknamed
"Murderers' Row", and is widely considered to be the greatest baseball team in MLB
history. Murderers' Row were the baseball teams of the New York Yankees in the late
1920s, widely considered some of the best teams in history. The nickname is in particular
describing the first six hitters in the 1927 team lineup: Earle Combs, Mark Koenig, Babe
Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri.

II. Differentiate the following skills.

1. pitching and catching. Pitching is the act of tossing the ball, whereas catching is the
act of catching the ball after it has been pitched. Pitching is the act of starting a play by
throwing a baseball toward home plate. Catching, on the other hand, is having secure hold
of a hit ball before it bounces and maintaining possession until the ball is willingly or
purposely released.

2. throwing and base running. Throwing is the act of launching or releasing a ball with
one's hands. This is usually done by the team's pitcher. Base running, on the other hand,
is a tactical aspect of the game with the purpose of finally reaching home base to score a
run. It's being able to get from first base to home base.

III. Design your own baseball field with the corresponding dimensions.
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REFLECTION.
As a future seafarer, how will you use the skills you have mastered working in a team in your
life? What do you consider a HOMERUN? Explain.
Working aboard a ship with a small crew is a challenging undertaking, both physically and
emotionally. Dealing with the same people every day for months on end in a tight environment
(not exactly) may take its toll on seafarers. When work is divided among members of a team, it
is completed more quickly, allowing the whole firm to run more efficiently. As you work toward a
common goal, your team will develop a sense of camaraderie. Morale is boosted by
collaboration. When you contribute to anything that creates results, you will feel that your job is
respected. As future seafarers, we will inevitably have to work in groups or with other people.
Working on a ship with only a few workers and resources is a difficult endeavor. Teamwork is
essential for resolving problems and dealing with challenging situations. Keeping disputes and
unresolved difficulties would do more damage than good for mariners. Learning the skill of
keeping good connections is critical for assuring job efficiency, personal safety, and gaining the
approval of everyone on board ships.
A home run for me is when I can sit comfortably and say, "I made it!" It is when I can say that I
have gone through a lot but still made it through. It is when I have lived my life to the fullest and
have given back to everyone who has supported me along the road.