The Hardwood to the Diamond
When the topic of baseball and basketball is mentioned, many only think about the differences between the two. What people do not realize is the parallelism between them. Comparing these two sports can vary from uniforms to the playing surface. Although athletes who take part in basketball and baseball complete different tasks, their ultimate goal remains the same: victory.
The playing surfaces for both sports require constant maintenance. A baseball field requires much more (care or caring) than the basketball court, such as watering, mowing, and raking weekly, if not daily, depending on the use of the field. A basketball playing surface only needs waxed or resurfaced once a year and washed biweekly. Although baseball diamonds require far more work, the hardwood of a basketball tends to be more complex with the different lines from various sports running throughout the court. Much larger than a basketball court, the baseball field is typically located outside. Despite the differences, the games and practices take place on their own playing surfaces. They also contain a scoreboard located in a clearly visible …show more content…
Basketball uniforms consist of shorts, that have become longer over time, jersey top, and a warm-up shirt. Baseball players wear pants that can vary in length, a top, and a hat. The differences continue you look at the feet of the player. On the baseball diamond, cleats are worn for traction on sometimes slick grass and dirt. On the hardwood the shoes need more traction; therefore, the style also differs. The players wear high top shoes which gives ankle support. The shoe also gives the appropriate grip on the court. Both of the uniforms correspond to the team’s colors. On the players back, a number can be found for long distance recognition of the specific player and recording what he or she has done to contribute to the outcome of the