- Playing good defense with accurate, strong throws
- Athletic dives
- Efficient routes to the ball
- Being able to cover the holes in the field
The Importance of Team Chemistry
- Communication
- Chemistry
Outfield Positions in Baseball
- Left field
- Center field
- Right field
What Makes Baseball Special?
Baseball is unique among major American sports due to having no time constraints. The sport’s history and rivalries passionately engage fans.
What a Baseball Team Needs to Win
- Physical skills
- Team chemistry
Game Strategy in Baseball
- Goals for hitters
- Goals for runners
- Strategy and communication can outweigh talent
Game Rules in Baseball
- A game lasts nine innings
- Extra innings are played if scores are tied
World Series and MVP
- The first team to win four games wins the World Series
- A Most Valuable Player is selected by reporters
- In 2019, the players’ pool was over 80 million dollars
How Runs are Scored
- A run is scored when a player hits the ball, reaches all four bases including home plate without being put out
Oakton Team Situation
Despite good players, Oakton team had a losing record last year due to team chemistry. Competition for a state championship necessitates improved chemistry.