The Rules & Basics of Baseball

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Learn how to play baseball, from understanding the rules and basics of the game to understanding scoring, plays, and techniques with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video series.

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  Defensive Substitutions in Baseball

  Learn why, for better defense, a manager can substitute a player on their bench for one of the defenders in the field with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Definition of a Ground Rule Double in Baseball

  Learn the definition of a ground rule double with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Definition of a Homerun in Baseball

  Learn about a homerun and how to make one with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Determining Fair or Foul in Baseball

  Learn how fair and foul balls are determined in baseball with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Explaining the Infield Fly Rule

  Get an explanation of the infield fly rule with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Ground Balls in Baseball

  Learn why fielding a ground ball is one of the most basic skills in baseball with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  How Baseball Innings Work

  Learn how baseball innings work, including that there are nine innings in a standard baseball game, each of which includes a turn at offense and defense for both teams, with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  How to Bunt in Baseball

  Learn why bunting is done in baseball to advance base runners, or as a strategic tactic by the batter to get on base with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  How to Hit a Baseball

  Learn why swinging and hitting a baseball is what puts the ball in play with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  How to Steal Bases in Baseball

  Learn how to steal bases with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Pinch Hitting in Baseball

  Learn why a manager might think one hitter stands a better chance over another and may choose to pinch hit for the batter with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Pinch Running in Baseball

  Learn why a manager can choose to substitute a pinch runner for one of the base runners already on the field with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Relief Pitching in Baseball

  Learn why a relief pitcher may be called in to replace the current pitcher in baseball with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  Substitutions in Baseball

  Learn about the strategy behind the substitution of players with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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  The Strike Zone in Baseball

  Learn the basic rules of thumb to loosely define the strike zone with expert tips and advice on baseball rules and basics in this free online baseball video clip.

  

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Summary: Baseball is a sport played with a bat and a ball. In baseball, there are two teams of nine players each, and the goal of is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged ninety feet apart at the corners of a diamond. Offensive players take turns hitting while the defense tries to stop them from scoring runs by getting hitters out in a number of different ways. A player on offense can stop at any of the bases and try to score on a teammate's hit ball. The teams switch between offense and defense whenever the team on defense records three outs. One turn on offense for each team makes an inning, and nine innings make up a professional game. The team with the most runs at the end of the game is the winner.

Whether you're a beginner learning baseball, a fan interested in understanding the game, or a coach who needs to explain the rules to his team, this video series will help you to better understand the basics of baseball. By understanding balls and strikes, fair balls and foul balls, and substitutions, you'll be able to see how baseball works and how the rules affect the way the game is played. Our expert will teach you general rules like what defines a homerun, as well as specifics like explaining the infield fly rule. It's every American's duty to learn and understand the rules of baseball.