In track and field you can run many different races. You can also participate in throwing events. Some of the races that you could participate in are the 4 by 1. This is when four people line up at the beginning of each 100 meter dash mark. You will then pass the baton to the next person. The last person to go will sprint all the way to the finish to try and qualify for a place. Some other events are
- The 4 by 4
- The 100 Meter Dash
- The 1600 Meter Run
- The 800 Meter Run
- You can also throw Discus and Shotput
BaseballBaseball is played with a bat and a ball. The person/ team that is up to bat will have three times to try and hit the ball. If he hist the ball he will run to first base. If the in field gets the ball to first base before you get to the base, that is an out.
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SoftballSoftball is similar to baseball but, the balls are bigger, you pitch differently, and the fields are smaller. Another thing is that this sport is mostly for girls. You need at least 9 players on a team, and you will pitch under hand.
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cross countryCross country is a sport that you run a very long distance. Junior high races are usually 1.3 miles long. You must jog these races in order to get ribbons or possibly break you personal best time. People that run these races must train/ condition to prepare for these races.
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