BaseballRequirements for the Baseball Belt Loop
Explain the rules of baseball to your leader or adult partner.
Spend at least 30 minutes practicing baseball skills.
Participate in a baseball game.
Requirements for the Baseball Pin
Earn the Baseball belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
Participate in a pack or community baseball tournament.
Demonstrate skill in two of the following throwing techniques: overhand, sidearm, underhand, and the relay throw.
Demonstrate skill in two of the following catching techniques: fielding a ground ball, fielding a pop-up, catching a line drive.
Demonstrate correct pitching techniques.
Demonstrate correct hitting techniques, including bunting.
Explain the rules of base running. Explain base coaching signals.
Demonstrate skill in the following sliding techniques: the straight-in slide, the hook slide, and the headfirst slide.
Play five games of baseball using standard baseball rules.
Draw a baseball field to scale or set one up for play.
Attend a high school, college, or professional baseball game.
Read a book, about a baseball player and give a report about him or her to your den or family.
