How baseball works

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Baseball Overview

Category: Sports and Recreation

Skill: Listening

Level: Intermediate

Type of Material: Video

Previewing question

What are the nine positions on a baseball team?

See answers here.

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See Vocabulary and Expressions from the video below.

Vocabulary

equipment

rubber

bat

aluminum

cleat(s)

traction

helmet

uniform

offensive

defensive

infield

pitcher

mound

fielder(s)

baseman

inning

swing

tricky

score(-ing)

precision

Expressions

a must

shin-guard(s)

home plate

home run

be(ing) tagged

an “out”

run(s)

protective gear

make (one’s) way

strike zone

strike(-ing) out

a “ball”

foul ball

hand-eye coordination

major league(s)

Pre-Listening

Think about the topic. What do you know about it already?

Does baseball seem confusing to you?

What are the rules, and how do you play?

What type of equipment do you need?

What do players need to do during the game?

Listening

Watch the video and find out how baseball is played.

Post-Listening

Summarize the article in your own words. Tell a partner about what you have learned.

Questions for Comprehension

What kinds of equipment do you need to play baseball?
What is the hitter expected to do?
What is the defense expected to do?
What is a “score” called in baseball. How many points is it worth?
What are some important benefits of playing baseball?

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