Most successful pro sports careers have started by young athletes testing themselves in several sports. Part of the reason is that parents often can’t decide which sport is the best for their children, and part is that kids themselves just want to have fun trying different things. Two sports that are often among the first choices are volleyball and baseball.
Both are great for developing basic skills and athletic abilities in a relatively safe environment.
Unlike full-contact sports, such as football, basketball, or hockey, volleyball and baseball carry much less injury risk while offering fun and competitive surroundings for kids to evolve into successful athletes.
Of course, the two sports are vastly different in many ways, so this should play a role when choosing one of them.
Below, I’ll compare volleyball vs baseball to see what those differences are and if there are some things that connect the two.
Volleyball vs Baseball – What are the Differences?
Even at first glance, it’s obvious volleyball and baseball are almost as different as the two sports can be.
The basic structure of the two sports is different, as are the rules, team sizes, equipment, uniforms, and the venues where each is played.
Volleyball Court
Volleyball is, in the large majority of cases, played indoors, commonly on hard court. The dimensions of the standard volleyball court are 29.5 x 59.1 ft (9 x 18 m).
The playing area is divided into two halves by a 39.4-inches (1 m) wide net. Each half is further divided into the back and front row area.
The top of the net in male volleyball is around 7 feet and 11 inches (2.43 m) above the floor, while in female competitions it’s a couple of inches shorter.
As there’s no need for the ball to bounce off the ground, volleyball can also be played on a variety of other surfaces, with beach volleyball, played on sand, being the most popular variant.
Baseball Field
On the other hand, baseball is predominately an outdoor sport. The dimension can vary depending on the ballpark, but the basic layout is the same.
The field is bound by the foul lines, extending from the home plate at a 45-degrees angle. The 90-degree area within the foul lines is fair territory, while the rest is foul territory.
Within the fair territory, the area between the bases and a few yards beyond is infield, and anything beyond that area is the outfield.
Commonly, there’s a raised fence enclosing the outfield. The middle of the infield features a…
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