Baseball Crossword

Step up to the plate with clues from America's pastime.

Across

Bench area where players wait
Area beyond the infield
Hit that clears the fence
Player who swings at pitches
One of nine divisions of a game

Down

Shape of the playing field
Player behind home plate
Player who throws the ball to the batter
Official who calls balls and strikes
Swing and a miss, or called by the umpire

About Baseball

Baseball has been a beloved American sport since the mid-19th century and is played professionally in countries across the Americas and Asia. Known as America's pastime, the game combines strategy, skill, and teamwork in a unique diamond-shaped playing field.

Baseball Vocabulary

This crossword covers baseball through clues about positions (PITCHER, CATCHER, SHORTSTOP), gameplay (INNING, STRIKE, HOMER), field features (DIAMOND, DUGOUT, OUTFIELD), and rules enforced by the UMPIRE.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

After completing the crossword, diagram a baseball field together and label the positions from the puzzle. If possible, play a modified game of baseball during PE and call out vocabulary terms as they occur in the game. Connecting words to action builds lasting understanding.

Printable Baseball Crossword Worksheet

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