Baseball Is Dying and Kids Explain Why They're to Blame

Baseball Is Dying and Kids Explain Why They're to Blame

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Business, Physical Ed

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The video explores the declining popularity of baseball among young people, highlighting issues such as the lengthy duration of games and lack of engagement. It discusses potential solutions, including enforcing existing rules to shorten games and increasing the excitement with more home runs. Comparisons are made between current game lengths and those from 1950, emphasizing the need for changes to attract a younger audience. Interviews with children reveal their disinterest and suggest that shorter, more action-packed games could revive interest in America's pastime.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges facing baseball according to the video?

Poor weather conditions

High ticket prices

Declining interest among young people

Lack of talented players

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rule is often not enforced in Major League Baseball, contributing to longer games?

Batters must hit a home run every inning

Pitchers must deliver the ball within 12 seconds

Games must end by 10 PM

Teams must score at least 5 runs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the average baseball game last in 1950?

4 hours

1 hour and 45 minutes

2 hours and 22 minutes

3 hours and 8 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What suggestion did a child make to make baseball more fun to watch?

More home runs

Shorter innings

Free snacks

Louder music

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did one child rate their enjoyment of watching a blank screen compared to a baseball game?

No difference

Less enjoyable

Equally enjoyable

More enjoyable