What is inning in base ball game?

Answer 1

"Inning" is derived from the word "in" just like the word "outing" is derived from the word "out." An inning is to be "in" as an "outing" is to be "out." An inning can refer to any particular stay, even a political term in office. In Baseball, the length of term for being "in" or an inning, is 3 "outs" per side, or 6 outs. The word "out" used during an "inning" signifies that the length of one's term is coming to an end, as in "three outs and the other side is in (or "up"). Each particular batter has an "inning" also because he is "in" the batter's box and has three "strikes" (the length of his term) until he is "out" (unless he otherwise hits the ball into play). The word "inning" itself did not commence with the invention of baseball but was already in use.

Answer 2

Some word origin authorities claim it comes from the term describing the period of time a team is "in play" or "in the field." So, an inning is that part of the game when each team has their turn at being "in the field."

Answer 3

It can differ. If they team at bat keeps hitting the ball and doesn't get out, the inning would be longer. If the pitcher is striking out, the inning is shorter.

Answer 4

an inning is part of the game that has the teams switch on and off. there is 9 innings in a regular game but more if the teams tie