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Clarification and elaboration of the rules for
the “Batter Up!” game. Written for the teacher ,
to be review with student as deemed appropriate.
1.
The “line up” sheet should be completed in
advance of the videoconference, and batters step
to the plate (attempt a question) in the order
indicated. Any number of students may represent
one batter – the number of lines provided is
arbitrary. Pinch –hitters and substitutes are
optional. For example, in a class of 22 students,
seven batters may be represented by two students
each, two batters by three students each, and the
remaining two students may represent a pinch
hitter. All students should have an opportunity
to participate.
2.
The batter and all base runners advance
exactly the number of bases corresponding to the
“hit” made by the matter. For example, if a
batter singles with runners on second and third
bases, the runner on third scores, the runner on
second goes to third, and the batter goes to first
base.
3.
Pinch hitters may be interested at any
place in the batting order with or without advance
notice. Their use is discouraged, through not
prohibited, the first time through the batting
order.
4.
Batters are asked to respond to the
question in a timely manner, which will vary with
the nature and difficulty of the question. The
hall of Fame instructor may, after an appropriate
wait, give the batter a 30-second warning, after
which time an out will be called.
5.
Only one answer per batter is allowed.
Otis left to the students and teacher to determine
(in advance if possible) whose answer will be
offered in the event of disagreement among the
students representing one batter.
6.
It should be expected that questions will
vary considerable in their difficulty, generally
in accordance with their “hit” designation (e.g.,
“triples” should be more difficult than “singles”
for most students).
7.
When a batter is “stumped” by a question,
he/she may try for a sacrifice instead. As in
real baseball, there has to be at least one runner
on base and less than two outs. After soliciting
help from the class, the answer is offered. IF
correct, all runners advance (though and out is
recorded). A sacrifice allows a batter to avoid
an uncomfortable situation where an out is almost
certain anyway, and turn it into something more
positive for the team.
8.
All questions are based on (or relate to)
the content covered in the “Batter Up!” lesson
material. The emphasis is on fractions and
decimals (with percents and proportions).
However, some items test prerequisite skill such
as addition or subtractions.
9.
Students are expected to be familiar with
baseball terminology and protocol to the extent it
is covered in the lesson material. For example,
terms such as “hit” and “total bases” must be
understood, and batting average and slugging
percentage must be given as three-digit figures.
10.
Most questions provide background
information, which will typically set the stage
for the question. However, the background
information is NOT required to answer the
accompanying question.
11.
All situations not covered in the rules or
these guidelines are left to the discretion of the
Hall of Fame instructor.
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