Why do you think baseball is referred to as “america’s pastime? ” (1 point) because its enormous popularity as a spectator sport because the founding father’s liked to play because americans would rather play baseball than work none of the above 2. which of the following are key elements when batting? (1 point) choose a side of home plate to bat from depending on whether you are right or left-handed. both feet inside or on the lines of the batter's box. hands positioned one on top of the other on the handle of the bat. all of the above. 3. for safety sake, a always be worn when batting? (1 point) 4. what is one of the main differences between softball and baseball? (1 point) the bases the ball the uniforms the coaches 5. the distance a softball is pitched from the mound to the batter is (1 point) 6. at what distance is a baseball pitched from the mound to the batter? (1 point) 40 feet 50 feet 60 feet 6 inches 66 feet 7. what is the first thing a player should decide when learning to throw? (1 point) how fast they want to throw it what kind of glove they should use what color hat to wear what hand to use 8. what can be a common unexpected emotion when catching a ball? (1 point) fear disgust guilt remorse 9. what is the position a batter takes at the plate called? (1 point) batting carriage batting stance batting posture batting position 10. what should you always remember to do when the ball makes contact with the bat? (1 point) scream make eye contact with the pitcher finish the swing throw the bat