Lesson

BASEBALL
1
What I Need to Know

Baseball has many health benefits for the mind, body and spirit. Playing baseball may be a great
opportunity to create muscle, increase concentration, and acquire your heart pumping. Like most
sports, it helps encourage players to create better health-related life choices to enhance their athletic
performance.

For today’s lesson, you are expected to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities that
can lead to improved physical fitness. Perform drills in baseball to gauge your skills in sports.

What I Know

Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read carefully each item and choose the letter of the best answer. Write it on your activity
notebook.

1. If there is a runner on first base and the ball is hit to the second baseman, what base does the
shortstop cover?
A. first base B. fourth base C. second base D. third base
1. How many outs to end an inning?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
2. If you are the batter and hit home run with no one on base. How many points will you score?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
3. What is the call when a batter has 4 balls and get to go to first base?
A. Bean B. Run C. Strikeout D. Walk
4. When the pitcher throws the ball and you swing and miss it, this is called?
A. Ball B. Foul C. Miss D. Strike
5. Who is responsible for the defense of the left field?
A. Hitter B. Inter-base C. Left camper D. Pitcher
6. Who throws the ball to the opposing team to hit?
A. Catcher B. First baseman C. Outfielder D. Pitcher

7. Who occupy the spaces between the second and third bases?
A. Hitter B. Inter-base C. Left camper D. Pitcher
 8. Runners must remain in contact with their base until ___.
A. the ball reaches the batter
B. the ball reaches the catcher
C. the ball reaches the plate
D. the pitcher releases the ball

What’s In

Activity 1: ME AND MY DAY

This activity will assess your physical activity engagement using a survey.
Sentence Completion
Directions: Fill in the spaces provided before and after each sentence/s or word/s.

When I am not in school, I…

_____ watch TV for about ________ hours
_____ use the computer/ tablet/cell phone for about ______ hours
_____ play sports such as________ for about ______ minutes or _____ hours
_____ jog or walk or dance for about______ minutes or _____ hours
_____ sleep about _____ hours even after my regular wake up time
_____ usually go out to mall or a friend’s house and spend about ____ hours there

What’s New

Baseball, usually considered the national sport or pastime of us, originated within the country
and quickly spread to the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, England, Spain, Australia, Tunisia, and other
parts of the planet.

Baseball was popularized heavily and is widely considered to mirror the spirit of us.
Numerous articles on the history of baseball, which weren't very clearly supported historical reports,
were made up and propagated by the media. But common consensus arrived recently as a result of its
immense popularity in us. It’s said to be North American modification of older English games like
Rounders and Stoolball which also influenced other similar games like Cricket.

The game turned professional after the war in 1860’s and attracted commercial interests, yet
amateur baseball was equally popular and was separated from the professional one in 1871.
Though the game was initially played among teams of assorted ethnic groups within the States, just
like the German Americans, the African Americans, and also the Irish Americans. The game helped in
bringing harmony among the varied ethnic groups and therefore the Native Americans within the 80’s
and 90’s.

Necessary Equipment that is used in playing Baseball

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.

Uniform - All players, coaches, and managers wear shirts and pants. Each team has a uniform
dress of a specific color and design.

Sliding shorts - Players sometimes wear padded support shorts to protect the player’s thighs when
he/she slides into the bases. Some sliding shorts contain a pocket for a cup that serves as a
jockstrap.

Baseball Cleats - These are baseball specific shoes made of rubber or metal that players wear
for better traction.
Baseball Bat - is a round, solid wooden or hollow aluminum bat. Wooden bats are traditionally
made from ash wood, though sometimes maple and bamboo are 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.
Baseball Position and Field Distribution
1. Pitcher- He is the main player of a baseball team. Its function is to throw the ball with the
intention that it is not rebounded by the player of the opposing team.
2. Receiver/Catcher- Its function is to catch the balls that are thrown by the launchers in case it is
not fought by the player of the opposing team.
3. First baseman- its function is to defend the first base to be covered and cover the plays made
in it
4. Second baseman- Its function is to occupy the second base and execute along with the first
base, a play called double play.
5. Third baseman- Its function is to occupy the third and defend it, as well as cover the plays that
can be made in it.
6. Inter-base/shortstop- Occupies the spaces between the second and third bases. Its function is
to cover the region of the second base in case of double play.
7. Left Camper/Left fielder- Is a player responsible for the defense of the so-called left field.
8. Central camper/ Center fielder- He is a player responsible for the defense of the so called
central field.
9. Right camper/Right fielder- Is a player responsible for the defense of the so-called right field.
10. Hitter- Is responsible for rebounding the ball thrown by the pitcher.

What is It

Let’s do it!
Basic Plank- For this activity, you will engage yourself into a health- related physical fitness test that
will gauge your strength/stability of the core muscles.
Purpose – to measure strength/stability of the core muscles.
Equipment - exercise mats or any clean mat, stop watch/time piece
Procedure:
For the Performer:
a. Assume a push-up position. Rest body on forearms with palms and fingers flat on the floor. Elbows
are aligned with the shoulders.
b. Legs are straight with ankles, knees and thighs touching together.
c. Support weight on forearms and toes; make sure that your back is flat. Head, neck and spine are
in a straight line.
d. Keep abdominals engaged/contracted; do not let stomach drop or allow hips to rise.
e. Ensure the availability of mat/smooth flooring or anything that can protect the forearms.
f. Make sure that the back of your head, neck, spine and ankles are in a straight line.
g. Stop the time when you can no longer hold the required position, or when you held the position for
at least 90 seconds. Holding the plank position beyond 90 seconds is considered unnecessary.
Scoring: Record the time in the nearest seconds/minute. Maximum of 90 seconds

For Boys and Girls.

Score Standard Interpretation

5 51 seconds and above Excellent
4 46 - 50 seconds Very Good
3 31 - 45 seconds Good
2 16 -30 seconds Fair
1 1-15 seconds Needs Improvement

What’s More

Directions: Please answer the following questions in your activity notebook.

1. How much time you hold in plank position?
2. What skills you need to improve on?
3. How do you fell about the activity? What are your realizations?

Please indicate your RPE rating after doing the activity:

My Rate of Perceived Exertion for Basic Plank

Rating Description

What I Have Learned

Pitcher- He is the main player of a baseball team. Its function is to throw the ball with the intention that
it is not rebounded by the player of the opposing team.
Receiver/Catcher- Its function is to catch the balls that are thrown by the launchers in case it is not
fought by the player of the opposing team.
First baseman- its function is to defend the first base to be covered and cover the plays made in it.
Second baseman- Its function is to occupy the second base and execute along with the first base, a
play called double play.

Third baseman- Its function is to occupy the third and defend it, as well as cover the plays that can be
made in it.
Inter-base/shortstop- Occupies the spaces between the second and third bases. Its function is to
cover the region of the second base in case of double play.
Left Camper/Left fielder- Is a player responsible for the defense of the so-called left field.
Central camper/ Center fielder- He is a player responsible for the defense of the so called central
field.
Right camper/Right fielder- Is a player responsible for the defense of the so-called right field.
Hitter- Is responsible for rebounding the ball thrown by the pitcher.

What I Can Do

Directions. In order for you to know if the amount of effort exerted will be beneficial, make a week plan
workout focus on strength and stability of the core muscles with adjustments from
moderate or vigorous.

My Physical Activity Week Plan

Assessment

Multiple Choice.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer by writing it on your activity notebook.
1. He is a player responsible for the defense of the so called central field.
A. Central camper C. Right camper
B. First baseman D. Shortstop
2. Who is the main player of the game?
A. Hitter B. Inter-base C. Left camper D. Pitcher
3. What is the appropriate size of the baseball ground?
A. 1 acre B. 2 acres C. 3 acres D. 4 acres
4. What is the maximum number of outs in an innings?
A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 12
5. The game baseball originated from which country?
A. England B. Singapore C. USA D. Vietnam
6. How many players are there in a baseball team?
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10
7. Runners must remain in contact with their base until ____.
A. the ball reaches the batter
B. the ball reaches the catcher
C. the ball reaches the plate
D. the pitcher releases the ball
 8. Who occupy the spaces between the second and third bases?
A. Hitter B. Inter-base C. Left camper D. Pitcher
9. Who throws the ball to the opposing team to hit?
A. Catcher B. First baseman C. Outfielder D. Pitcher
10. Who is responsible for the defense of the left field?
A. Hitter B. Inter-base C. Left camper D. Pitcher
11. When the pitcher throws the ball and you swing and miss it, this is called?
A. Ball B. Foul C. Miss D. Strike
12. What is the call when a batter has 4 balls and get to go to first base?
A. Bean B. Run C. Strikeout D. Walk
13. If you are the batter and hit home run with no one on base. How many points will you score?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
14. How many outs to end an inning?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
15. If there is a runner on first base and the ball is hit to the second baseman, what base does the
shortstop cover?
A. first base B. second base C. third base D. fourth base

Additional Activities

Directions: Continue engaging in sports activities outside PE time. Log them in your Week Workout
Log.

WORK-OUT PLAN
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURDAY FRIDAY
F FREQUENCY
I INTENSITY
T TIME
T TYPE