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Game Objectives

• Demonstrate mastery of science concepts

• Have fun while learning science

• Encourage students to help other students

• Provide incentive to do assigned reading

Eligibility

• Turn in 'pitch' questions when required

• Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the classroom

• Turn in regular class assignments on time

How you play

• Players get to run the bases by correctly answering questions from current and previous assignments/labs

• Runners are advanced by being moved forward when fellow teammates also get hits

How you win

• Most runs at the end of the games
• Close games will be decided by a final duel matching one team's DH against the opposing team's 'closer'

Awards

• League Champions
• Names on Perpetual Trophy
• Batting Champions
• average, RBI, slugging %
• Gold Gloves
• All Star Team

Rule Details

Batting

• Batting order determined by manager
• Each player on team must bat at least once per game
• Pinch hitters or DH's (maybe)
• A coin toss will add additional chance to each at bat
• there will also be random wild pitches, hit batters, b.o.b, and pass balls

Outs

• batter 'striking out' 
• put out on the basepath by correct answer by defensive team

Defense

• Some types of pitches require defensive 'plays' , when each batter comes up to bat one player from the opposing team will come up to play defense if required
• Future - pick off plays, stealing bases, double plays
• Team on defense my limit # of bases on some hits and may throw out baserunners attempting to stretch a hit out on the basepath

Teams

Class is divided into two teams

• Each team will form a line in the order batting order submitted by their manager
• A second line will be formed to form the defense, everyone on the team bats
• Only 9 from that team must also play defense

Managers

• Team Managers/Captains Submit Batting & Fielding Order
• Order will remain the same until the final 2 outs

Batting

• Batter calls out desired pitch type
• 3 strikes make an out
• On third strike there may be a pass ball(determined by coin toss) requiring a defensive play, an incorrect answer by the defense give the batter 1st base
• In some cases the team on defense will have to answer a question to get the batter/baserunner out or prevent him from advancing

Pitches

Batters come up to bat and call out the 'pitch' they want to receive

TIME

• Games will be completed 5 minutes before that period ends

TEAMWORK

• Support and motivate teammates

Defense

• Each team will get 3 outs per inning, Each batter will get 3 strikes before striking out)

AWARDS

CHAMPIONSHIP

• period champs playoff for school championship

ALL-STARS

• recognition of excellent individual effort

ELIGIBILITY

• Must Submit 'pitches'
• not be placed on 'injured reserve' due to absence or tardies
• not be 'put down to the minors' due to improper classroom behaviour
• Must  turn in assignments when due