Sponsored Content SportsEngine, a brand from NBC Sports Next is the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management (SRM) software, empowering athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organization administrators with tools and services to manage their organizations and sports lives. Read SportsEngine stories Basic Rules of Baseball June 7, 2019 | 2 minutes, 16 seconds read Following these guidelines of baseball will help your child jump right in. Innings & outs An “out” is when an offensive player must leave the field after: Being tagged by a ball in play Not making it to the base or home plate before a member of the opposing team with the ball in their glove does Swinging three times at a pitch and missing all three times Once the offensive team gets three outs, it’s their turn to play defense. An inning ends after both teams have played both offense and defense, and each team gets three outs. Strikes Each batter has three chances to hit a ball that’s pitched to them. If they swing and miss, or they don’t swing on a pitch that’s ruled fair by the umpire, it’s called a strike. After three strikes, the team receives an “out.” Foul balls There are lines drawn on the field that connect the bases. The lines leading from home plate to first base, and from home plate to third base are used to determine whether a ball is in play. If the ball is hit between the base lines, it’s in play. If a ball is hit outside of the base lines, it’s called a foul. If a batter hits a foul on the first or second pitch, it counts as a strike. If a batter hits a foul on the third pitch, it counts as a foul, and the batter is allowed another pitch. Balls If a pitcher throws an unfair pitch, it’s called a ball. If the pitcher throws four balls, then the batter is allowed to walk to first base. Download the complete guide for baseballGet a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with baseball. Included in the guide are the following.Words of AdviceFundamentals of the GameThe Basic RulesGetting into PositionBaseball Terms ExplainedDressed to PlayWays to PlayDownload the guide Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 October Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 August 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Spring Lake Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Jordan 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls May 25, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Hope Fieldhouse (Rosemount) August Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jun 27, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Wayzata 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Mar 24, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Jan 10, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Legacy Hoops (Woodbury) 3 on 3 Basketball Lea Sports Offered Basketball About 16 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2025 Chanhassen 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 19 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Apr 18, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025 sports in this article Baseball tags in this article Beginner New to Sports Parent SportsEngine