on deck circle
Pre-at-bat area
The on deck circle is a designated area near home plate in baseball where the next batter waits while the current batter is at the plate.
Players use this space to take practice swings and time the pitcher's delivery.
The term extends figuratively to anyone next in line: Three candidates interviewed today, with two more on deck.
Rehearsal motions before hitting
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- pine tarViscous conifer extract
- batting glovesPadded handwear for hitters
- helmetProtective head covering
warm-up · timing · visualization · loosening up · eye black · mental focus · routine · muscle memory
Soon to follow
- awaitingStaying until something arrives
- ready positionPreparatory athletic posture
- watchingActively looking at something
- studyingDeliberate learning effort
eagerness · imminent · prospect · focus · alertness · mental preparation
Sequence of hitters
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- pinch hitterSubstitute batter
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
double switch · sabermetrics · analytics · cleanup hitter · leadoff · designated hitter · bench player · pitch count
Hitter's designated standing zone
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
- batting orderSequence of hitters
- pinch hitterSubstitute batter
- lineup cardDocument listing game starters
next up · hitting coach · batting helmet · home plate · foul territory · baseline · infield · diamond
practice swings
Rehearsal motions before hitting
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- pine tarViscous conifer extract
- batting glovesPadded handwear for hitters
helmet · warm-up · timing · visualization · loosening up · eye black · mental focus · routine · muscle memory · breathing
next up
Soon to follow
- awaitingStaying until something arrives
- ready positionPreparatory athletic posture
- watchingActively looking at something
studying · eagerness · imminent · prospect · focus · alertness · mental preparation
batting order
Sequence of hitters
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- pinch hitterSubstitute batter
matchup · double switch · sabermetrics · analytics · cleanup hitter · leadoff · designated hitter · bench player · pitch count · substitution
batter's box
Hitter's designated standing zone
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
- batting orderSequence of hitters
- pinch hitterSubstitute batter
lineup card · next up · hitting coach · batting helmet · home plate · foul territory · baseline · infield · diamond · bullpen
on deck circlebatter's box
Hitter's designated standing zone
home plate · dugout · in the hole · bench · bullpen
on deck circlepitcher's mound
Raised area for throwing
outfield · defensive positions · infield · bullpen · base paths
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