Baseball5 - Lesson 1: Game, field and differences between Baseball, Softball and Baseball5
Summary
TLDRThis webinar introduces Baseball5, a new, fast-paced, and accessible variant of baseball and softball. It requires minimal equipment and can be played anywhere, making it inclusive. The video covers the game's basics, field setup, and rules, emphasizing fun and simplicity. Baseball5 is designed for both indoor and outdoor play, promoting participation and offering opportunities for growth in baseball and softball communities worldwide.
Takeaways
- π Baseball5 is a new, inclusive sport designed by the WBSC to be adaptable to various spaces and requires minimal equipment.
- ποΈ The Baseball5 field is a square with a 13-meter distance between bases, a 50 cm square base, and an outfield fence 5 meters beyond the infield.
- βΎ The game is played with two teams of at least five players each, and up to eight players in official competitions.
- π The game consists of five innings, with each team getting a turn at bat before the teams switch to defense and offense roles.
- πββοΈ Offensive players aim to score runs by completing the bases counterclockwise and touching home plate.
- π ββοΈ The defense can record outs by touching the base a runner is forced to, catching the ball before it bounces, or tagging a runner off-base.
- π« Unique to Baseball5, players must hit the ball with their bare hands, gloves and other equipment are not allowed.
- β± Baseball5 games are fast-paced, with the potential for a full game to be completed in as little as 15-20 minutes.
- π Baseball5 promotes fun and inclusivity, aiming to increase accessibility to baseball and softball sports worldwide.
- π± The sport is designed to be played year-round, indoors or outdoors, and can be adapted to various settings, including schools, prisons, and social programs.
Q & A
What is Baseball5 and how does it relate to baseball and softball?
-Baseball5 is a street version of baseball and softball, designed to be fast, young, and dynamic. It requires no specialized equipment and can be played anywhere with a rubber ball. It maintains the same founding concepts as baseball and softball but is more accessible and adaptable to various spaces.
What are the ideal dimensions for a Baseball5 field?
-The ideal Baseball5 field has a square infield with bases 13 meters apart, and a square outfield fence 5 meters beyond the infield. The fair territory is an 18-meter square with home plate at one corner. The batter's box is a 3-meter square outside the fair territory.
How many players are required to play Baseball5 and what is the minimum team size for official competitions?
-Baseball5 is played with two teams of at least five players each. For official competitions, the maximum number of players on each team's roster is eight, with five in play and three reserves.
How does the batting order work in Baseball5?
-Teams must submit a batting order before the game, which is the sequence in which their five active players will take turns at bat. This order is followed throughout the game unless a reserve player substitutes for a starter.
What are the three ways a defensive team can record an out in Baseball5?
-The defense can record an out by touching the base a runner is forced to run to while in possession of the ball, catching a hit ball before it touches the ground, or tagging a runner with the ball when they are not on a base.
What are the rules regarding hitting the ball in Baseball5?
-The batter must hit the ball with their bare hands, and the ball must touch the ground in fair territory at least once. The batter must also remain within the batter's box lines until the ball is in fair territory.
How does scoring work in Baseball5?
-Players score by completing the full circle of the bases counterclockwise and touching home plate. The team with the most runs at the end of five innings wins. In case of a tie, extra innings are played until one team scores more runs.
What is the significance of the safe area around the first base in Baseball5?
-The safe area around the first base, which is one and a half meters wide, allows base runners to touch the base in foul territory and then move into the safe area to avoid being tagged out by the defense.
How does Baseball5 address the complexity and accessibility issues of traditional baseball and softball?
-Baseball5 addresses these issues by requiring no specialized equipment, being adaptable to various spaces, and having simpler rules. It's designed to be intuitive and easy to understand, making it more accessible and less complex than traditional baseball and softball.
What are some examples of how Baseball5 has been adapted to different environments around the world?
-Baseball5 has been played on natural grass, cement basketball courts, and even in school classrooms. It has been adapted using spray paint, duct tape, cones, cooking flour, and chalk to mark the field, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability.
Why is Baseball5 considered a mixed-gender game?
-Baseball5 is considered a mixed-gender game because it requires at least two male and two female players on the field at all times, promoting gender inclusivity and equal participation in the sport.
Outlines
ποΈ Introduction to Baseball5
This segment introduces the Baseball5 module, aimed at game officials and coaches. It discusses the Baseball5 project, its vision and mission according to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The video explains the setup of a Baseball5 field, including dimensions and equipment needed. It also differentiates Baseball5 from traditional baseball and softball, emphasizing its adaptability to various spaces and the lack of specialized equipment required. The game is played with five innings, and the video outlines the roles of the defensive and offensive teams, as well as the rules for outs and scoring.
π Rules and Gameplay of Baseball5
This paragraph delves into the rules of Baseball5, focusing on how outs are recorded by the defensive team. It explains the methods of getting outs, such as touching the base a runner is forced to, catching a hit ball before it bounces, and tagging a runner with the ball when not on a base. The video also covers the specifics of playing at first base, including the double-wide base to avoid collisions. Various ways players can be out are mentioned, such as illegal hits, stepping outside the batter's box, and hitting the ball foul. The importance of avoiding collisions and the flow of the game, including the end conditions, are also discussed.
π Global Reach and Adaptability of Baseball5
This section highlights the global impact and adaptability of Baseball5. It underscores the game's fun and fast nature, its intuitive rules that can be quickly understood even by newcomers, and its success in various countries. The video mentions a Baseball5 tournament involving international instructors and how it has been used in different settings, such as schools and camps, to introduce the sport to young people. The paragraph also touches on Baseball5's potential for year-round play, its use in promotional events, and its adaptability to different environments, including prisons and refugee camps.
ποΈ The Simplicity and Universality of Baseball5
This segment emphasizes the simplicity and universality of Baseball5, which is designed to be accessible and easy to set up. It discusses the game's ability to maintain the spirit of baseball and softball while eliminating complexities like equipment costs and field dimensions. The paragraph provides examples of how Baseball5 has been introduced in various countries, often with improvised fields and creative solutions to marking the playing area. It also mentions the game's mixed-gender requirement and flexible format, which can be adapted to different situations.
π Examples of Diverse Baseball5 Fields
This paragraph showcases the diversity of Baseball5 fields around the world, demonstrating the game's adaptability to different environments. It describes various examples, including fields set up on natural grass, basketball courts, and even indoors with limited space. The video highlights creative solutions for marking the field, such as using spray paint, duct tape, cones, cooking flour, and chalk. These examples illustrate that Baseball5 can be played almost anywhere, with minimal equipment and setup, making it an accessible sport for communities worldwide.
βΎ Differences Between Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5
This segment compares and contrasts Baseball5 with traditional baseball and softball, focusing on defensive and offensive aspects. It points out similarities in fielding positions and the importance of hand-eye coordination in hitting. The main differences highlighted are the lack of gloves in Baseball5, which affects fielding, throwing, and catching techniques. The video also notes the absence of base coaches in Baseball5, which places a greater emphasis on a player's instincts and decision-making during base running. The paragraph serves as a transition to further detailed comparisons in subsequent modules.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Baseball5
π‘WBSC
π‘Inclusive
π‘Field Setup
π‘Defensive Formation
π‘Offensive Strategy
π‘Outs
π‘Batter's Box
π‘Fair Territory
π‘Mixed Gender
π‘Adaptability
Highlights
Introduction to Baseball5, a new, inclusive game by the WBSC designed for accessibility and ease of play.
Baseball5 can be played anywhere with minimal equipment, requiring just a rubber ball.
The Baseball5 field setup is described, including infield and outfield dimensions and specifications.
The game is played with two teams of at least five players each, with a maximum roster of eight during official competitions.
An inning in Baseball5 consists of each team having a turn at bat, aiming to eliminate three players to switch sides.
Defensive formation in Baseball5 includes positions like first base, second base, shortstop, third base, and midfield.
Offensive players aim to score runs by completing the bases counterclockwise and touching home plate.
The ball must be hit with bare hands, and gloves or other equipment are not allowed.
Three outs can be recorded by touching the base a runner is forced to, catching a hit ball before it bounces, or tagging a runner off-base.
First base is double wide to avoid collisions, with a safe area for runners around the base.
Illegal hits andεΊε±ηε€η§ζΉεΌ are discussed, including not respecting the batting order.
Base runners must remain on their base until the batter hits the ball and cannot pass teammates.
The game ends after five innings or when a team scores more runs than the opponent in extra innings.
Baseball5 is promoted as a fun, fast, and intuitive game suitable for all ages and skill levels.
The game's adaptability allows it to be played year-round and in various settings, including indoors.
Baseball5 aims to increase accessibility to baseball and softball, especially in countries with limited resources.
The game's simplicity and the fact that it requires no specialized equipment make it easy to learn and play.
Examples of Baseball5 fields set up worldwide demonstrate the game's adaptability to different environments.
Baseball5 maintains the core principles of baseball and softball while eliminating complexities.
The game is played with five players per team over five innings, with a focus on immediate action and no downtime.
Baseball5 is a mixed-gender sport, requiring at least two male and two female players on the field at all times.
The game can be played in various formats, such as one-off matches or best of three series, to suit different situations.
Official Baseball5 events will have dedicated venues, but the game can be started with minimal setup and creativity.
Differences between baseball, softball, and Baseball5 are highlighted, focusing on defense, offense, and game dynamics.
Transcripts
Welcome to module 1 in this Baseball5
webinar
In this first module for both game
officials and coaches
We will talk about the Baseball5
project the different ways to set up a
field
and we'll give a brief introduction of
the differences between baseball
softball and Baseball5 we will use
presentations
and videos to guide us through all
modules
the first topic though is the Baseball5
project
itself the vision and the mission of the
WBSC
we start with a video that briefly
explains what baseball5
is
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welcome over the next few minutes we'll
show you everything you need to know to
play the world's most inclusive new game
baseball5, Baseball5 is a street
version of the classic games of baseball
and softball it is a fast young
and dynamic discipline that follows the
same founding concepts of baseball and
softball but it can be played everywhere
and requires no specialized equipment
simply a rubber ball
ready to learn more let's start by
having a look at a Baseball5
field keep in mind the dimensions we
discuss are ideal for competition
but they can be altered based on the
needs of your specific
space the infield has a square shape
with a base in every corner
the distance in between bases is 13
meters
the ideal shape and size of the bases is
a square
of 50 centimeters per side if possible
home base can be shaped like home plate
in baseball and softball
starting from the batter's box behind
home plate the bases are numbered
anti-clockwise first second and third
the outfield fence runs parallel to the
infield lines between first and third
base
it sits approximately five meters beyond
the infield
its height should be roughly 60 to 80
centimeters
the fair territory of the field should
have a square shape of 18 meters per
side
in which one of the corners coincides
with home plate
the batter's box sits outside of fair
territory
and has a square shape of three meters
per side there you have it
an official Baseball5 field remember
this is a game that is meant to be
adapted to the needs of your specific
space
[Music]
now that you've created the field it's
time to fill it
all you need is a ball and two teams of
at least five players each
note that during official competitions
the maximum number of players on each
team's roster is eight
five in play plus three reserves once
you've formed teams
the game is played very much in the
spirit of traditional baseball and
softball
with the action split into five innings
an inning consists of a turn at bat
for each team before play begins the
teams must submit their batting order
the order in which their five active
players will take their turns at bat
this order shall be followed throughout
the game unless a reserve player is
substituted for a starter
the home team starts the game on defense
and the guest team
starts on offense or at bat the goal of
the defensive team is to eliminate
or get out three players on the
offensive team
once three outs have been made the teams
can switch sides so that the defensive
team becomes the offensive team
and vice versa in a moment we will look
at different ways to record outs
but first let's look at the typical
defensive formation
the five players of the defensive team
shall all be in fair territory when the
batter is ready to hit the ball
here you see a typical defensive
formation with a defender playing
first base second base shortstop
third base and a midfield position
keep in mind that the defensive players
may change their position before every
action
according to their team tactics and the
demands of the situation
the goal of the offense is to score as
many runs as possible
how? by completing the full circle of the
bases counterclockwise
and touching home plate
once the defense is set the action
begins with one player from the
offensive team
in the batter's box holding the ball the
ball has to be hit hard or slapped
either with a palm or a fist
and must touch the ground in fair
territory at least once
note that the batter has to hit the ball
with his bare hands
so the use of gloves or any other
equipment is forbidden
the batter must also remain entirely
within the lines of the batter's box
until the hit ball gets into fair
territory at that point
the batter begins running to first base
with the ball in play the defense has
three ways to record outs
the first is by touching the base that a
runner is forced to run to while in
possession of the ball
the second is by catching a hit ball
before it touches the ground
the third way is by tagging or touching
a runner with the ball
when they are not on a base let's look
more closely at first base
where most defensive plays are made in
order to avoid collisions
first base is double wide so that while
the defensive play is made on the base
in fair territory
the batter and then the runner's goal is
to touch the base
in foul territory once the base runner
has touched the base
in order to stay safe they must remain
in the one and a half meter safe area
around the base in addition to being
eliminated by the defense
offensive players can also get out a
number of other ways
the most common of these are illegal
hits to avoid an illegal hit
the first bounce of the ball must be at
least three meters from home plate or
two meters
for the under-14 category
in official competitions
umpires will have the final judgment on
whether the hit was legal or not
illegal hits will always result in an
out
other ways a batter can be ruled out
includes stepping on or
outside of the batter's box lines while
hitting the ball
hitting the ball in foul territory
hitting the ball
into or over the fence without at first
touching the ground
and not respecting the batting order and
hitting out of turn
another set of rules apply to base
runners
most importantly runners must remain on
their base
until the batter has put the ball in
play the runner can be called out by
starting towards the next base
before the batter hits the ball runners
can also be called out
for passing a teammate while running the
bases
runners may also be called out if they
are tagged while two or more runners are
on the same base
also note that runners must do
everything possible to avoid colliding
with the defenders
should an umpire decide that a runner
could have avoided a collision
the runner shall be ruled out
with these rules being adhered to
the gameplay should flow and the innings
should move
rapidly from one to the next the game
ends at the end of the fifth inning if
one team has scored more runs than the
other
in the case of a tie game after five
innings the team shall play
and complete extra innings until one
team scores more runs than the opponent
should the home team be ahead after the
guest team has completed its fifth
offensive inning
the game is over and the home team wins
that's all there is to it
Baseball5 can be easily adapted to
your specific situation
so make it your own take it home and
play it
so i hope you enjoyed that video i
certainly enjoyed
being a part of making it a few years
ago but as you can tell
Baseball5 is a very young discipline
and it has evolved
quite a bit since that video some rules
have changed
and we'll see those changes step by step
in the next module
but now let's go through the
presentation that explains why Baseball5
is so important
you see that first word there fun and
you may have noticed in the video
that Baseball5 is above all a fun
game
and this has been proven in every
country where the WBSC has introduced
the game people have loved
it last october the WBSC
coach commission ran a baseball and
softball clinic to certify new
instructors this is just an example
of how fun it is the clinic ended with a
Baseball5 tournament with the
participants
and these participants were instructors
from all over the world
very high profile people in the
international baseball and softball
worlds
they were having so much fun playing
Baseball5 that they didn't want to
stop
and now most of those instructors are
pushing to introduce the game in their
home countries
you see next that it's a fast game and
that i can
tell you i've seen first hand if both
teams
play good defense an entire game can be
completed in
as little as 15 or 20 minutes
and it's an intuitive game it's easily
understood
and i can give you an example of this
from the experience at the youth olympic
games in Buenos Aires in 2018
where Baseball5 was part of the
sport initiation zone
for almost two weeks every 30 minutes
the WBSC presented the game to a new
group of school students
the rules were explained to the students
in just five minutes
and keep in mind that these were
students with no knowledge of baseball
or softball
yet they were able to play Baseball5
and have fun
playing it right after the initial
demonstration
there's no doubt that it has been a
success
why Baseball5? Baseball5 comes
from the desire of the WBSC to increase
accessibility to sport in some countries
spaces are limited
and access to traditional baseball and
softball equipment is impossible for a
variety of different reasons
Baseball5 is also an additional tool
for national federations to increase
numbers and participation examples of
the why are truly endless
but you'll figure out the answers step
by step during these webinars
Baseball5 has proven itself to be a
solution
one of the most exciting aspects of
Baseball5
is that it's a discipline that can be
played year round in every country
because it can be played indoors as well
as outdoors it can be used at the
grassroots level to introduce the game
to young people through schools and
camps
and it can ultimately recruit new
members for baseball and softball
national federations
now you see that next point about
promotional events in a world tour
and that's an area where there's room
for development
you can create events and activate
sponsors
and bring your community into the mix as
well
you could also work together with
government organizations and
NGOs non-governmental organizations in
socially responsible programs
one national federation even plans to
introduce the game
in its prisons you know we'll focus a
lot about
young people in schools but just think
about that how adaptable this game is
that
it can be introduced in prisons too
WBSC has actually also brought Baseball5
to Syrian refugees
in Jordan it's really amazing how much
has been done
in such a short amount of time
something else that Baseball5 has
been able to do is help some countries
where baseball and softball have two
different federations to work together
in the project to create a national team
and that's the integration we're talking
about
when it comes to international
competitions and multi-sport
events there's a lot of opportunities
there and we'll look at those last two
points
more closely a little bit later on
you see that word explosion up top the
global
explosion of Baseball5 and that's
not an overstatement
in a little over two years we have
direct evidence
of Baseball5 being played in 70
countries more than 70 countries
on all continents and you can see this
map
which shows the explosion of the game
that's already taken place around the
world
every place that is shaded yellow has
had Baseball5 played there
and you can imagine what will happen in
the near future
and all the opportunities for
involvement that the game has created
and
will continue to create going forward
again we ask why Baseball5?
well before we get to that word complex
in regards to baseball and softball i
just want to mention that
Baseball5 is kind of like a little
brother or a little sister to baseball
and softball
and lately you may have noticed that all
the major sports have a little brother
or an
urban version you can think about
volleyball and beach volleyball
think about football or soccer with
five-on-five versions that have sprung
up
basketball a game that's normally played
five on five
now has a three on three version which
is really popular
there's rugby seven and a whole lot of
examples of how
traditional sports are adapting and
creating more
new opportunities for people to get
involved
in the WBSC as the world governing body
of baseball and softball had to think
about how to grow and develop the game
and not just the business and in the
last few years baseball and softball
have lost members
worldwide due to the explosion of other
sports
even in countries like the united states
and japan where baseball and softball
are national tradition those sports are
finding themselves struggling
to compete especially at the youth level
and especially in countries where
baseball and softball don't already have
a strong foothold
the games of baseball and softball are
often perceived as being too complex
and that has been a big reason why they
failed to grow
maybe as quickly as we would like
here's a good example that explains why
baseball and softball
might be having some trouble and i'm
just making this example up and i'll use
a kid in America as an example doesn't
matter boy or girl but just imagine
that this kid is playing baseball
and they play right field on defense
it can often happen in a game that no
balls are hit to right field during a
game
so for an entire game when on defense
this kid does not make a catch he
doesn't make a throw
he just stands in right field when he's
on offense
he bats three times but maybe he doesn't
even get a pitch to hit he might not see
a single strike so
in his three turns at bat he takes three
walks
so he gets back home his mom asks him if
he had fun at the game and what do you
think he's going to say
probably no i didn't have a whole lot of
fun
i stood in right field i didn't see a
ball when i was at bat i didn't have a
pitch to hit so i walked
and what do you think his mom will say
next she'll probably encourage him to go
try another sport with more action
in this situation the one i just
described
happens a lot especially in countries
that have a less developed baseball and
softball
infrastructure
and to really define what we mean by
it's too complex well
look at all these barriers to entry
there's the prohibitive cost
of the equipment there's the need for a
dedicated venue and
the massive dimensions of a baseball or
softball field
and there's always some difficulty
understanding
the long list of rules but the good news
is none of that applies to Baseball5
those technical complexities you see at
the bottom the unique game mechanism and
the unique wide range of skills
that's part of what Baseball5
highlights so well
Baseball5 maintains the uniqueness
of baseball and softball
while it eliminates the complexities
and that's how we can recruit new
members through Baseball5
it's a game that follows the concepts of
baseball and softball
it's a game with a spirit that is
actually almost identical
to baseball and softball but there's
more immediate access
and now we'll look at the basics of the
game
i'm sure you've already gotten the main
idea that Baseball5
is played with five players on each team
over the course of five innings but like
baseball and softball there are still
three outs to be made before offense and
defense switch
there's no pitching which eliminates
the problem of walks there's no stadium
required
and every time that a player goes into
the batter's box they hit the ball
and there's a play to be made the batter
will either be safe or out there's no
down time which is a big part of what
makes it so exciting
another unique aspect of Baseball5
is that it's a mixed gender game
with at least two male and two female
players on the field
at all times there's also a flexible
game format
games can be played one at a time or as
a best of three series
or really in any way that suits your
specific situation
and of course as you've heard me say
before and will probably hear me say
again
"all you need is a ball" that's a very
exciting part of Baseball5
and the beauty of it is that it's built
on the baseball and softball principles
and has the same dynamics as baseball
and softball
now we'll take a look at the field
you might be able to see the
measurements and keep in mind that
they're for
an official competition field but the
measurements are simple it's a three by
three meter batters box
bases have 50 centimeters per side and
13 meters distance between one another
there's another five meters beyond the
bases to get to the fence
there's foul territory that's about
another three meters
and there's a safe area that extends one
and a half meters
past each base and that allows for a
player to
run through a base without fear of being
tagged out
as we've shown already Baseball5 has
been introduced in many countries
sometimes it was planned in advance and
the organizers had everything required
to train and play games but sometimes
the field of play was improvised with
the help of the local national
federation
or other local organizers so we're going
to take a look in the next slide at
examples
of fields that were set up all over the
world in different ways
i really like this slide because i think
it shows how
diverse Baseball5 is and it gives
you a better understanding
of how baseball five truly can be played
everywhere
where we'll start is in the top left
corner and that's a picture from Buenos Aires, Argentina
during the 2018 Youth
Olympic Games
the WBSC had a nice space in the olympic
village
to debut Baseball5 the search the
surface used was natural grass
and the lines were marked with spray
paint
a Baseball5 logo was created with
spray paint as well
in two colors that field was used for 15
days
and it only had to be repainted every
four or five days it was really easy to
maintain
next to that in the top center
that's an example from Ivory Coast last
december
where Baseball5 was introduced as a
tool for the development of baseball and
softball at the grassroots level
the games were played on a basketball
court the surface was cement
and because it was a basketball court we
couldn't use paint to make the lines
so we used some of the already existing
side lines as foul lines
and we used cones you see the blue cones
there
to mark the batter's box more cones were
used to mark the four and a half meter
no-hit
zone the safe area at first base and the
end of the fair territory is there was
no fence
so that's a really different field than
the one you saw in the example on the
previous slide but it still worked
moving over to the top right hand corner
you can see another basketball court
and this one was actually in china we
were there for a Baseball5 clinic
and the national federation prepared a
nice venue with fences in that gymnasium
they used duct tape on the parquet floor
as it was easy to remove
the tape was yellow for the lines and
red for the bases and batter's box
very simple in the bottom left
it was in Uganda during a seminar for
baseball and softball coaches umpires
and scores
that seminar was also used to introduce
Baseball5
we weren't allowed to paint on the
ground because it was inside of a local
school
and chalk wasn't available so this is
where somebody got really creative
and those white lines that you see
marked in the bottom left-hand corner
they were marked with cooking flour
which is just remarkable somebody on the
team that helped design the field
had some pretty artistic skills they
were even able to make that Baseball5 logo
that you see
in the batter's box with flower too and
i just love that example
in the bottom center that was in
Washington dc
in the United States during the 2018 MLB
all-star game
it's really official there's a turf
field and this was at the fan fest
the organizers bought a piece of carpet
and marked the Baseball5 logo with
spray paint
and then they added the lines with duct
tape and boom
ready to go in the bottom right
another more conventional example i'd
say similar to the first one we talked
about
but in the bottom right that's at a
little league field in Italy
and all the lines are marked with chalk
on the clay
so there you see six photos of very
different Baseball5 fields but
they all came out the same way and they
led to the same kind of game play
not pictured here but just something
that we should tell you about another
example
was that in one African country the game
was introduced on a rainy day
and it was introduced kind of as a last
minute idea
because the kids couldn't go outside and
play baseball
instead they played a Baseball5 game
in a small classroom
with bases that were probably no more
than seven or eight meters apart
so that's about half the size that we
talked about sooner
what they did with the smaller
base paths as the kids walked instead of
ran
between bases and it worked that's the
thing about Baseball5 it always
works
now as we mentioned for WBSC official
events
there will be a dedicated venue it'll be
branded and professional
but to start and develop your program
and train your players is totally
different as you can see
there's really no excuses not to get
started you can be creative
this discipline can literally be played
everywhere
now we'll talk very briefly about the
differences between baseball softball
and Baseball5 and this is the last
section of this first module
we'll look more closely at the
differences between baseball
softball and Baseball5 and the
similarities later on in the program
let's start with defense
we'll take a look at the similarities
and differences when it comes to
fielding throwing and catching we'll
start
with fielding similarities are found
in the body position of the defenders
before the ball is put in play
you want to be in the ready position you
want your feet to be ready to move
with a low center of gravity that's the
same
but there's major differences obviously
in the fact that the defenders have no
gloves
that's the main difference and they
don't have time to move around the ball
to create a good throwing angle
that's what you see there in straight
roots
it's important to feel with both hands
because you don't have a glove to funnel
it in
and there's generally less time to react
when it comes to throwing we still set
our feet in the direction of the target
before the throw
and we finish with the same follow
through but there needs to be more of a
short arm motion
as you don't have time to shuffle to
create momentum towards the target
no time to set your feet would be the
baseball terminology
moving on to catching obviously you need
to keep your eye
on the ball watch the ball closely but
you don't have a glove
so that really makes it necessary to
catch with both hands catch with two
hands
there will be the odd play here and
there where somebody makes a great catch
with one hand
but more or less use two hands when
catching the ball
and those are some of the most basic
similarities and differences on defense
now we'll look at offense
we'll start with a basic similarity when
it comes to hitting the ball
it's all about hand eye coordination and
the body balance
rotation of the hips the obvious main
difference
is that we don't have a bat but we still
need to have good footwork to create
hitting velocity it's different though
the footwork you're using is not the
same as swinging a bat
you need to find your own footwork to
maximize ball speed and increase control
in terms of base running the path
between the bases
is exactly the same and the concept the
dynamic is the same too
you're trying to score runs however
because there are shorter distances
between the bases
a base runner really can't make any
mistakes and there's
no time to hesitate we also don't have
coaches to help there aren't base
coaches like you'd have in baseball and
softball
there's no time to look up for coaching
assistance
ultimately this is a good thing because
it improves
base running skills and especially base
running
instincts so i think what some might
look at as a disadvantage not having a
base coach
i look at it as a really positive
part of Baseball5 and that it
teaches base running instincts
now i know that's a lot of information
to digest
and at the same time it's still a very
rough overview
of what Baseball5 is how it compares
to baseball and softball and how you
make your own Baseball5 field
now again this is just module one of
seven so we will use the next modules
to go into greater detail about all the
topics we've discussed
certainly hope you've enjoyed this
introduction to Baseball5
and we look forward to sharing more with
you when we move on to module two
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