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Bat-and-ball game, with a rich history deeply rooted in American culture

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Baseball

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This country was the one who took shape of baseball as distinct and popular sport

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United States

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This place is where baseball can be traced during 18th century and early 19th century

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England

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He is an US army officer, and he was thought to be the inventor of baseball

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Abner Doubleday

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Doubleday was born on

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June 26, 1819

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Doubleday died on ____ at the age of 73

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January 26, 1893

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Doubleday became an artillery officer in Mexican war and fought in Seminole war in florida in this year, what year does this happened?

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1836-1858

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Doubleday was appointed as cadet in the US military

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1842

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Doubleday held the temporary rank of major general of volunteers between these years

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1862-1863

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Doubleday received a permanent rank of Colonel in this year

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1867

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Doubleday retired in this year

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1873

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Bat-and-ball games played in North America and England, this historical milestone is also when the forming of baseball begun

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Early Variation (18th century)

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Myth of Abner Doubleday inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York

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Doubleday Myth (1839)

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Key milestone wherein they formalized the rule of baseball (including; diamond-shaped field and nine-player teams)

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Knickerbocker Rules (1845)

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A member of Knickerbocker Baseball Club

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Alexander Cartwright

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It is the milestone where the baseball gained popularity and was known as American’s national pastime

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National Pastime (19th century)

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Major League Baseball

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MLB

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It is manufactured by Rawlings

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MLB Base ball

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This evolved from bat-and-ball game played in rural areas, it can also be found in legal records from 16th century and 17th century

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Cricket

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This doesn’t have any single inventor

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Cricket

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This was formalized in 1744, it also played a crucial role in shaping the organized version of the game

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Laws of Cricket

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This contributed to the codification of rules and regulations

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Hambledon Club

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They deliver the ball to batsmen, this aim to dismiss the batsmen and restrict the number of runs scored

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Bowlers

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Hits that let the batter run around all the bases and score a run

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Home Runs

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It is used by batsman to hit the ball bowled by bowler
Cricket Bat
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How a person moves to make a shot, small controlled step towards pitch of ball
Footwork
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This moves forward for solid base
Front foot
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This moves provide balance
Back foot
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A rectangular area in the center of the field between 2 sets of stumps
Cricket Pitch
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Line made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket
Crease
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A primary function of baseball bat
Hitting the Ball
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This impacts the players ability to make contact with the ball
Bat's Design and Weight Distribution
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Worn by batsmen to protect head from fast deliveries, this also essential for safety
Cricket Helmet
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This contributes to player's speed and agility
Lightweight and Balanced Bat
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An area within the base paths, it is where the bases are located as well as the pitcher's mound and home plates
Infield
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An area beyond base paths, it extends to the fence or wall
Outfield
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3 vertical wooden posts planted on ground, it consists of 2 bails balanced on top, this serves as the target for the bowlers to aim
Stumps
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This is worn by batsman to protect their legs, this cover the shins and knees
Batting Pads
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A pentagonal rubber slab and serves as the batter's target
Home plate
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This is the people who plays as defense or as offense
The teams
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In each game play it needs to have how many team?
2 teams
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A team consists of how many player each?
9 players
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The team with the highest total runs at the end of both innings
Winning the Match
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4 bases arranged in a square, it is connected by base paths that forms a diamond shape
Diamond Configuration
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An area near the dugouts, this is where the pitchers warm-up before entering the game
Bullpen
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Pitcher who throw the ball from pitcher's mound to home plate
Defensive Team
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The team with the ball
Offense Team
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When the pitchers aims to strike out batters or induce them to hit the ball, this is called what?
Pitching
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This emphasizes maintaining eye contact with the ball from release to impact
Watch the Ball
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To hold tightly
Grip
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When holding the bat you need to grip both hands and form a what shape?
V Shape
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This method is when the teams take turns to deliver from bowlers to opposing team
Batting
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Every team must develop this sense
Timing
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A comprehensive exercise to prepare players physically and mentally before the game
Warm-up
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This is when teams switch roles
Change of Innings
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What do you call when a pitch that the batter doesn't swing but is within the strike zone?
Strike
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A feet shoulder-width apart
Stance
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A raised section in the middle of the diamond on which pitchers stand when pitching
Pitcher's Mound
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How many feet does a mound have?
60 feet
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Time involved in which both teams have a turn at bat and in the playing field
Innings
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Integrate game mockups to apply learned skill in realistic learning
Game Simulations
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When using stimulated game, this is the situations enhance the ability to respond quickly
Reaction Time
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This emphasizes quick start, proper turns and acceleration
Running Technique
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It is bowled by the bowler to the batsman
Cricket Ball
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It is made of leather, cork and rubber core
Cricket Ball
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Choose your shot based on your location and the time you have, basis when understanding the scoring opportunities
Shot Selection
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This provides a means for the player to control the direction and accuracy of hit
Control and Accuracy
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Scored by batting team through various means
Batting Runs
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A primary interaction with the base ball
Hitting and Batting
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This needs to be still, level and eye is focused on bowler
Head Position

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