Baseball

Baseball is played by two teams of nine players each. The teams take turns batting and fielding. The batting team is called the offensive team and the fielding team is called the defensive team.

See Also:: Softball

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An Overview of Baseball

BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) is the development agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom. Whether you're a beginner, a relative novice or an experienced player, you'll find more information on Baseball and Softball on the Baseball Softball UK website.

Benefits

Running, batting and throwing provide similar exercise to that you'd expect from a cricket game.
Batting will build upper-body strength
Sprint around the bases, coupled with some fielding, will take care of around 400 calories in a game.

Costs

To join a baseball/softball team will require a membership from that team which can be around £100 a year.

Involvement

BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) works to increase participation in the UK and is a great place to start their diamond finder provides a handy club and facilities guide to anyone looking for their nearest club.

Adaptations and Equipment

Baseball, bat, fielding glove, shoes, batting helmet and a batting glove

Facts

The modern form of baseball began to take shape when, in 1871, the first professional league was formed.

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.

Sports Coach - Basketball

We are currently seeking to appoint a Sports Coach for our Basketball Team to plan and deliver weekly coaching sessions, provide feedback and advice on performance and organise games. You will bring out the best in our students’ abilities through identifying areas for development and implementing appropriate tactics and strategies to release their full potential.

Working annually from September to May, you will be required to work approximately 6 hours per week, Monday 2-4pm and Wednesday 12-4pm.

Bracknell Baseball and Softball Club

http://www.bracknellbaseballclub.co.uk