He will then relay this information to the batter with signs of their own. Protecting the signs Both teams make sure that their opponents will not steal their signs. For the catcher, he makes sure to hide his sign-making hand between his knees and his catcher s mitt. This ensures that coaches and runners at the first and third bases cannot see the sign. There are no shortcuts in getting good with it. You have to learn the skills and make sure that you won t forget these by making sure that you won t miss out on your practice. Why do you have to learn the drills? This is very essential to be sure that you will have mastery of all elements of the game and you will be in top form every time you go out in the field. And sometimes, kids play not because they see they are good at this sport but because they enjoy the friendship within the team. 5. For excitement and action - Baseball is a game full of excitement and action. Playing baseball let kids take part in an exciting, fun and action-filled sport that many of their peers are interested too. The mechanics of the game is also quite easier to understand. The only real challenge you should face as a beginner is how to successfully hit the ball when batting. It is not as hard as you think it is. Many baseball players are awed at how hitting ball is a natural in all of us. When you aim to live a healthy and sporty lifestyle, let baseball win you over. Consisting of the shortstop, first baseman, second baseman, and third baseman, infielders defend the four bases to keep the opponents from running a score. To achieve this goal, infielders perform different moves such as fielding bunts and catching fly balls. Infielders must also get an offensive player out by throwing the ball to the right base. Sprints Short sprints, which are done like players do in an actual game, help improve blood circulation in the muscles and increase body temperature. To perform the sprints, begin at the first base line and run to the second base. Repeat this step several times. Arm Crosses They help relax the rear shoulders and chest.