The pitching team s goal is to catch the hit ball and try to arrest batters or runners who are making their way to go to bases (there are four of them, including the home base, the last destination). Failure to do so would make the batting team s players safe. The scoring system is quite simple. The batter needs to hit the ball and then go to the four bases while the pitching team strives to get hold of the ball. To avoid this, parents, coach and kids need to learn baseball safety. All injuries can't be prevented from happening, but taking precautionary measures can at least give players the best possible chance for injury-free participation in the game. Here are some safety requirements and safety tips that every player, parent, and coach need to know: 1. In the case of the catcher, when they drop or doesn t catch the pitched third strike, the batter is still capable to be awarded with first base. This can be achieved if he ll be able to reach it before the catcher can tag him or throw the ball towards the first base. This kind of strikeout is not part of the three outs during the half inning. Calling requires that he study (and therefore, should know) all the tendencies of the opposing batters and their pitchers. He will then use this knowledge to select the appropriate pitch to his pitcher. The message is sent through using a hand signal. Signs These are the pre-determined hand and arm signals known before the game begins. Don t just watch the ball fly you have to be active and alert all the time during the game. Throw the ball cross seam to prevent the ball from sinking, tailing, or going to the opponent player you are throwing to. 7. Learn proper hand and footwork. When you crow hop or throw the ball, use your feet to your advantage. A strikeout happens when three strikes are called on the hitter. Ground out happens when the batted ball touches the ground before being caught by a fielder and is thrown to the first baseman. Fly out, on the other hand, happens when the batted ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground.