Match the term with the description. (3 points)
Occurs when a
fielder fails to
make a play
A pitcher can
throw three of
these to get a
batter out
When a pitcher
throws out a base
runner
The player
responsible for the
area between
2 and 3 base
A ball hit outside
the 1 or 3 base
lines
A pitch thrown
outside the strike
zone
The player
positioned behind
home plate
The player on the
mound in the
middle of the field
Area over home plate
between the armpits
and the knees
The official behind
home plate
1Pick-off
2Catcher
3Strike
5nd rd
6Error
7st rd Ball
8Umpire
9Foul Ball
10Shortstop
11Pitcher
12st rd Strike zone
To match the terms with their descriptions, you can read through each description and try to match it with the correct term. Here are the explanations for each term:
1. Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play: Error - This is when a fielder fails to successfully make a play on a hit or a batted ball.
2. A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out: Strike - When the pitcher throws a pitch that crosses the strike zone and the batter does not swing, it is called a strike. If a batter accumulates three strikes, they are out.
3. When a pitcher throws out a base runner: Pick-off - This happens when the pitcher throws to a base to try and get a base runner out, typically when the base runner is trying to steal a base.
4. The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base: Shortstop - The shortstop is the infielder who typically covers the area between second and third base.
5. A ball hit outside the 1 or 3 base lines: Foul Ball - When a batter hits a ball outside the first or third base lines, it is considered a foul ball.
6. A pitch thrown outside the strike zone: Ball - If the pitcher throws a pitch that does not cross the strike zone and the batter does not swing, it is called a ball. Accumulating four balls results in a walk, where the batter is awarded a free base.
7. The player positioned behind home plate: Catcher - The catcher is the player positioned behind the home plate. They catch pitches from the pitcher and also play a crucial role in defending against base runners.
8. The player on the mound in the middle of the field: Pitcher - The pitcher is the player who throws the ball from the mound in the middle of the field. They are responsible for initiating the play and trying to get the batter out.
9. Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees: Strike zone - The strike zone is the area over home plate between the batter's armpits and knees. If a pitch crosses through this area, it is considered a strike.
10. The official behind home plate: Umpire - The umpire is the official who stands behind home plate. They make calls on balls and strikes, as well as other decisions throughout the game.
Given these explanations, you can match the terms with their descriptions accordingly:
1. Error - Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play
2. Strike - A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out
3. Pick-off - When a pitcher throws out a base runner
4. Shortstop - The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base
5. Foul Ball - A ball hit outside the 1 or 3 base lines
6. Ball - A pitch thrown outside the strike zone
7. Catcher - The player positioned behind home plate
8. Pitcher - The player on the mound in the middle of the field
9. Strike zone - Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees
10. Umpire - The official behind home plate
1- Pick-off: When a pitcher throws out a base runner.
2- Catcher: The player positioned behind home plate.
3- Strike: A pitch thrown outside the strike zone.
5- 2nd or 3rd rd: The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base.
6- Error: Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play.
7- 1st rd Ball: A ball hit outside the 1 or 3 base lines.
8- Umpire: The official behind home plate.
9- Foul Ball: A ball hit outside the foul lines.
10- Shortstop: The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base.
11- Pitcher: The player on the mound in the middle of the field.
12- 1st rd Strike zone: The area over home plate between the armpits and the knees.
1. Occurs when a fielder fails to make a play: 6. Error
2. A pitcher can throw three of these to get a batter out: 3. Strike
3. When a pitcher throws out a base runner: 1. Pick-off
4. The player responsible for the area between 2 and 3 base: 10. Shortstop
5. A ball hit outside the 1 or 3 base lines: 9. Foul Ball
6. A pitch thrown outside the strike zone: 7. Ball
7. The player positioned behind home plate: 2. Catcher
8. The player on the mound in the middle of the field: 11. Pitcher
9. Area over home plate between the armpits and the knees: 12. Strike zone
10. The official behind home plate: 8. Umpire