Books with title Softball and Baseball for Fun and Fitness

Major League Baseball teams knock 162 games out of the park every season, but nobody needs to play that many games to enjoy rounding the bases. From sandlot games to local leagues, kids can build a team with their friends. How are softball and baseball different? What kind of gear is needed to start playing? From home runs to foul balls, we'll explore bats and bases and show readers how to get into the "national pastime." This book explores all aspects of the sports, with a list of words to know so aspiring athletes can be rounding the bases in no time.

Watching pro football every Sunday may inspire kids to play football, but there's no need to start with shoulder pads and tackles. Flag football is a no-impact way to learn all there is to love about the game of football. Whether it's offense, defense, throwing, catching, or scoring touchdowns, readers explore how awesome flag football is and how they can play it in their own backyards. This book explores all aspects of flag football, with a list of words to know for a deeper dive into the sport.

Major League Baseball teams knock 162 games out of the park every season, but nobody needs to play that many games to enjoy rounding the bases. From sandlot games to local leagues, kids can build a team with their friends. How are softball and baseball different? What kind of gear is needed to start playing? From home runs to foul balls, we'll explore bats and bases and show readers how to get into the "national pastime." This book explores all aspects of the sports, with a list of words to know so aspiring athletes can be rounding the bases in no time.

Baseball has earned the title of "America's favorite pastime," and softball is even more popular with amateur players. These two games have a slower pace and less contact than many other famous American team sports, such as football, basketball, and hockey. Each year, however, there are nearly half a million baseball injuries requiring treatment in the United States. This book explains the most common injuries suffered on the diamond. It provides tips on preventing such injuries, and explains how they are treated and overcome. This book also covers such topics as: • baseball's colorful history • exercise routines that help both baseball and softball players avoid injury • players' protective equipment • types of injuries and their treatments • the importance of good nutrition • the risks of using performance-enhancing drugs

The National Basketball Association plays 82 games every season, but basketball fans don't have to play that many to get into the game. However, this informative introduction might inspire young fans to play even more. From dribbling and passing, readers will examine every facet of basketball, whether they want to practice their skills on their own or play as part of a team. They'll learn how basketball is unique among sports, with other games layered into it, and how teams work together to score points. How do we play H-O-R-S-E? Let's find out!

The National Basketball Association plays 82 games every season, but basketball fans don't have to play that many to get into the game. However, this informative introduction might inspire young fans to play even more. From dribbling and passing, readers will examine every facet of basketball, whether they want to practice their skills on their own or play as part of a team. They'll learn how basketball is unique among sports, with other games layered into it, and how teams work together to score points. How do we play H-O-R-S-E? Let's find out!

Watching pro football every Sunday may inspire kids to play football, but there's no need to start with shoulder pads and tackles. Flag football is a no-impact way to learn all there is to love about the game of football. Whether it's offense, defense, throwing, catching, or scoring touchdowns, readers explore how awesome flag football is and how they can play it in their own backyards. This book explores all aspects of flag football, with a list of words to know for a deeper dive into the sport.