Match the term with the description.(3 points)
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A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out
Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees
The official behind home plate
The player on the mound in the middle of the field
A ball hit outside the 1st or 3rd base lines
The player responsible for the area between 2nd and 3rd base
A pitch thrown outside the strike zone
When a pitcher throws out a base runner
Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play
The player positioned behind home plate
A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out: Strikes
Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees: Strike Zone
The official behind home plate: Umpire
The player on the mound in the middle of the field: Pitcher
A ball hit outside the 1st or 3rd base lines: Foul Ball
The player responsible for the area between 2nd and 3rd base: Shortstop
A pitch thrown outside the strike zone: Ball
When a pitcher throws out a base runner: Pickoff
Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play: Error
The player positioned behind home plate: Catcher
Match the term with the description:
1. A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out - Strikes
2. Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees - Strike Zone
3. The official behind home plate - Umpire
4. The player on the mound in the middle of the field - Pitcher
5. A ball hit outside the 1st or 3rd base lines - Foul ball
6. The player responsible for the area between 2nd and 3rd base - Shortstop
7. A pitch thrown outside the strike zone - Ball
8. When a pitcher throws out a base runner - Pick-off
9. Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play - Error
10. The player positioned behind home plate - Catcher
The term "A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out" refers to "strikes". A strike is when the pitcher throws a pitch that the batter does not swing at, and it crosses the plate within the strike zone.
The term "Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees" refers to the "strike zone". The strike zone is the area over home plate where a pitch must cross in order to be called a strike.
The term "The official behind home plate" refers to the "umpire". The umpire is responsible for making calls behind home plate, including balls and strikes.
The term "The player on the mound in the middle of the field" refers to the "pitcher". The pitcher stands on the pitcher's mound and throws pitches to the batter.
The term "A ball hit outside the 1st or 3rd base lines" refers to a "foul ball". A foul ball is a ball that is hit outside of the boundaries created by the first and third base lines.
The term "The player responsible for the area between 2nd and 3rd base" refers to the "shortstop". The shortstop is a defensive player who typically covers the area between second and third base.
The term "A pitch thrown outside the strike zone" refers to a "ball". A ball is a pitch that does not cross the plate within the strike zone and is not swung at by the batter.
The term "When a pitcher throws out a base runner" refers to a "pickoff". A pickoff occurs when the pitcher throws the ball to a fielder, who tags out a baserunner trying to steal a base.
The term "Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play" refers to an "error". An error is a mistake made by a fielder that allows a batter or baserunner to reach a base or advance further.
The term "The player positioned behind home plate" refers to the "catcher". The catcher is responsible for receiving pitches from the pitcher and making defensive plays behind home plate.