Ling, Jenna, Yulia, and Clarice are all playing in a baseball game. Ling and Jenna are on one team, and Yulia and Clarice are on the other. In the sixth inning, Ling steps up to home plate as the next batter, while Jenna warms up, awaiting her turn. Ling faces Yulia, the pitcher from the opposing team, as the catcher Clarice crouches behind her. When the first ball flies toward Ling, she takes a powerful swing. However, she misses the ball and sends the bat flying out of her hands. It heads toward spectators sitting in the stands near the dugout.Which player makes the best decision in this situation?
Which rule of baseball is designed to keep the players safe during a game?
Which example describes a defensive strategy in football?
During a softball game, the bases are loaded. The batter hits a high fly ball that heads toward the outfield. Aisha the outfielder quickly gets into position to catch the ball. However, she notices the sun is directly in her eyes. This makes it difficult to see the ball clearly, and there’s a risk that it will hit her in the head.Which decision should Aisha make to best ensure she stays safe?
During a cycling race, a participant notices a sharp bend ahead with gravel scattered across the road. This change in the environment increases the risk of losing control and crashing a bike.What is the best way to protect the cyclists in this race?
At a track-and-field competition, athletes are participating in the high jump event. They throw their bodies into the air, soaring up and over a bar. With each round, they attempt to clear the bar at increasing heights. When one athlete fails to clear the bar, she lands awkwardly. As she gets up from the ground, another athlete notices that the mats positioned around the bar are somewhat thin.Which decision would help to protect the athletes at this event?
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