1. Sport with two opposing teams of nine players who attempt to score points by hitting a ball with a bat and running from one base to the next until they reach home plate; a game lasts nine innings, during which teams alternate from offense (at bat) to defense (in the field). BASEBALL

2. Surface on which a baseball game is played; it is in the shape of a quarter circle and is covered with dirt and natural or synthetic grass. Surface on which a baseball game is played; it is in the shape of a quarter circle and is covered with dirt and natural or synthetic grass. Field

3. Pitch When the batter is in position, the pitcher throws the ball toward home plate; the batter judges the pitch and decides whether or not to try to hit it.

4. Player who takes position to hit the ball; the batter grasps the handle of the bat. Batter

5. Piece of wood that the batter uses to hit the ball; its maximum length is 42 inches. Bat

6. Hard ball with a circumference of 9 inches; its outer layer is made of two white pieces of leather sewn together. Baseball Cross section of a baseball: A baseball has a cork core, which is wrapped in layers of rubber, wound with yarn and covered with leather. Stitches. The sewing that joins the two parts of the cover; it traditionally uses red thread. Cover Outer layer of the ball made up of two white pieces of leather joined by stitching. Cork ball: Small sphere of cork that forms the central part of the ball. Yarn ball: Yarn wound around the center of the ball.

7. Fielder’s glove Piece of leather covering the hand and wrist and varying in size and shape, depending on the player’s position; it is used to catch the ball. Finger: Part of the glove that covers each of the fingers. Palm: Part of the glove that covers the hollow of the hand. Thumb: Part of the glove covering the thumb. Strap: The intersecting leather straps that make up the web. Web: Part of the glove between the thumb and the index finger; it forms a small pocket in which the ball is caught. Heel: The bottom part of the glove. Lace: Narrow cord passed through the eyelets to join or tighten the parts of the glove.

8. BASEBALL Great game!!!!!! Enjoyit!!!!