QUESTION BASEBALL

TYPE: Moderate

The players are divided into two teams.  Four chairs are arranged in the formation of a baseball diamond (see diagram).  A chair is placed in the pitcher's position and the leader sits in that chair.  The leader "pitches" questions to the first player (who is seated at home plate).  If the player answers correctly, he advances one base.  If he answers incorrectly, he is "out." The next player does the same.  If he answers correctly both he and the player on base advance one base.  If he answers incorrectly, he is "out" and the player on base stays where he is.  When a team has scored three outs, the next team is “up at bat.” One point is scored for each player who advances to "home plate." At the end of five "innings" the team with the most points, wins.