Baseball Trivia 2012!An instructional Module developed by Ryan Heilman

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I have chosen to do my Power Point presentation on baseball. I hope that you learn a few things about the sport and enjoy the incredible world of Power Point along the way! Baseball is a sport that can be played by people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to prove your knowledge with the self test at the end! There are 4 sections including hitting, fielding, pitching and base running. At the conclusion of these sections, there is a 4 question quiz to test your mental capacity!

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Hitting: Initiate the swing

Square stanceMiddle Knuckles alignedKnees bentHands back, back elbow upFocus on ballStep with front foot, point toes toward second basemanInitiate hip turnLead swing with front elbow

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Hitting: Contact point

Keep the hips squareExtend the armsYour front leg should be straightKeep the back leg bentYour weight should be centered over your back kneeFocus on the baseballRoll your wrists over at contact

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Hitting: Completing the Swing

Center your weight at the completion of the swingSwing completely through the ballKeep your hips squareYour hands should wrap around your shoulderKeep your chin on your shoulder

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Blue JaysAthleticsOrioles

2009 MLB Stats Chart

Fielding Ground Balls- Preparation and ExecutionStagger your stride with your knees bent and the weight on the balls of your feetKeep your back flat and focus on the ballKeep your hands low and your glove open to the ballMeet the ball out in front with two hands and watch the ball to gloveKeep throwing hand on the ball

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Fielding Ground Balls- follow Through

Fielder should shift his weight backKeep the glove side to the targetBring the ball to an overhand throwing positionPosition the glove side elbow to the intended target

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Fielding Fly Balls- preparation and execution

Stagger your stride with the glove side foot in frontKnees bent and focused on the ballHands chest high as you watch the baseball into your gloveMeet the baseball high out in front with two handsUse the two finger grip

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Fielding Fly Balls- follow through

Make sure to shift the weight onto the throwing side footGlove side toward the targetBring the baseball to a throwing positionKeep glove elbow toward the target

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2009-2011 World Series Foes

2009New York Yankees

Philadelphia Phillies

2010Texas

Rangers

San Francisco

Giants

2011Texas

Rangers

St. Louis Cardinals

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Pitching- Preparation and Execution

Stagger your stride with your foot on the rubber and weight on back footBall held up in front with a three finger gripFace the batter and come to a stopShift weight to pivot foot with arm downStep toward batterArm swings forward with finger under and behind ball prior to release

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Pitching- Follow Through

Step forward with your pivot footKeep your hand above your head with your knees bentHands at ready position while watching for the ball

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Base running- Preparation and Execution

Take your first step with your back footGet to foul territory as you accelerate quicklyGet to top speed before you reach 1st baseLook to base coach before basesRun at top speed in foul groundDon’t break stride as you focus on the baseContact the front corner of the base

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Base running- Follow through

Keep your knees bent as you take short stepsLean back and stopMake a turn to your leftHead directly back to 1st base

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2002- 2011 MLB Division WinnersDivisions

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AL East Yankees Yankees Yankees Yankees Yankees Red Sox Rays Yankees Rays Yankees

AL Central

Twins Twins Twins White Sox

Twins Indians White Sox

Twins Twins Tigers

AL West Athletics

Athletics

Angels Angels Athletics

Angels Angels Angels Rangers Rangers

NL East Braves Braves Braves Braves Mets Phillies Phillies Phillies Phillies Phillies

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Cardinals

Cubs Cardinals

Cardinals

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Cubs Cubs Cardinals

Reds Brevewers

NL West Diamondbacks

Giants Dodgers Padres Padres Diamondbacks

Dodgers Dodgers Giants Diamondbacks

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Quiz Time!Quiz Time!

In the quiz section, you have a chance to prove your knowledge about baseball! You can try each question until perfection. Have fun!

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Question 1Question 1

Which of the following is not a key element in hitting?

A. Bend your knees

B. Focus on the baseball

C. Stand on the plate while waiting for the ball

d. Keep the back elbow up higher than the front elbow

Item 1 Correct!Item 1 Correct! Next Question

Item 1 Incorrect…Item 1 Incorrect… Try Again

Question 2Question 2

Which of the following is not demonstrating correct form when fielding a baseball?

A. Keep your eye on the ball

B. Watch the ball with two hands

C. Look away to say hi to a fan

D. Be in position to throw to the proper base after the catch

Item 2 Correct!Item 2 Correct! Next Question

Item 2 Incorrect…Item 2 Incorrect… Try Again

Question 3Question 3

What is a good pitcher likely to do?

A. Self destruct when he gets nervous

B. Always stay positive

C. Keep at least zero feet on the pitchers rubber before pitching the baseball

D. Be a better hitter than pitcher

Item 3 Correct!Item 3 Correct! Next Slide

Awesome!

Item 3 Incorrect…Item 3 Incorrect…Try Again

Question 4Question 4

Which of the following is not a good idea when running to 1st base?

A. Run in fair territory towards the base

B. Overrun 1st base and turn to the left if you are not attempting to advance

C. Run in foul territory towards 1st base

D. Pay attention to the 1st base coach

Item 4 Correct!Item 4 Correct! Next Slide

Item 4 Incorrect…Item 4 Incorrect… Try Again

http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp is the official web site of Major League Baseball

Bluejays.mlb.com is the official site of Canada’s only team

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=oak is the official site of the Oakland Athletics

This gives you the link to Major League Baseball, and the link to the two teams that happened to be playing in the clip art picture that I used in my background in the first few slides, the Blue Jays and the Athletics.

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External Resources

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