Baseball, I assume it got its name from the bases (4) the players have to run around and a ball that is used, it could have just as easily been called Batball.
So, what’s needed? Lets start with a ball
© We need one of those
…and where are those bases I was talking about? Ah! there’s one.
© Got your bases covered?
That ball looks like it could hurt, some sort of padding wouldn’t go astray. Anyone got some?
Ah, that’s looks better, what? only one person wears this? You throw the ball at them? Not very friendly if you ask me.
© Just missing a shark cage
So, who’s the one that throws the ball at you?
Oh, geez, they get quite a bit of a wind-up don’t they!
© Let one fly!
OK, so let me see if I get this straight. You throw a small ball at a padded up person? Where does the bat come into it?
Anyone seen a bat around the place… Anyone??
Oh, look, there’s one.
© This is a bat
Hmm, OK, we have a bat, swung by a person at a small object hurtling at great pace, do they get even anywhere near it?
This one looks like she might connect
© #1 on the Hit Parade
Hmm, easier than I thought, here’s another
© Into Orbit
If you hit the ball like above and manage to run around all the bases and get back before the ball is returned, it’s called a Home Run, this is one player who’s very sure of herself.
© Hey! Homie
If you manage that, then you’re likely to be greeted with a sea of “high fives”
© Slap Happy
Time is getting away and starting to get dark, better finish up soon or there’ll be Bats of a different kind.
© Light The Way
All photos are from the Womens State Baseball Championship held in Geelong between Queensland (maroon) and Western Australia (black) and a very entertaining game it was.
*Footnote
Matching Gloves and Shoes are a must.
© Nothing but style
