Слайд 2History of baseball
The first mention was at the end of the 18th century.
The game was first played with homemade equipment and known as 'Baste Ball'.
Слайд 3Rules
The game is played between two teams that take turns playing attack and
defense.
The goal of the game is to score more points/runs than the opposing team. A point is scored when a player of the attacking team runs through all the bases.
Слайд 4If a player with a bat(Batter) hits the ball, then he must run
to the next base. Players can run only when the ball is not on the base.
Слайд 5Baseball is an Olympic sport
Baseball has been included in the Olympics program
since the 1992 Olympics. But from 2012 to 2020 Baseball was removed from the Olympic Games.
At the last Games Japanese athletes won gold medal.
Слайд 6Baseball in Russia
Baseball is not popular in Russia. Perhaps because of the low
speed of the game.
Слайд 7It is difficult to start playing baseball in Russia. There are very few
baseball grounds and it is very expensive to buy equipment.
Слайд 8Equipment
Bat
Helmet
Catcher's Gear
Ball
Catcher's Mitt