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Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

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Baseball is a skill-based sport that emphasises motor skills, coordination and agility. In addition, baseball players also need a high power-to-weight ratio to be both quick and strong. In Australia, baseball is played at junior level through to elite, with most athletes aiming for selection to play for a major league team in the USA. Baseball is one of the few sports without a pre-defined time limit. Multiple games may be played per day and game time can vary from 1½ hours to over 3 hours.

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Baseball is a game played between two teams of nine players who take turns batting and fielding. The batting team aims to score runs by hitting the ball thrown by a pitcher (from the fielding team) and then running through four bases (first, second, third and home). A run is only scored if a player returns to home base. It is a fast paced and intensive sport requiring a mixture of motor skills, coordination, agility, speed, and strength. In addition, ...

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Protein powders and other supplements are popular in baseball. Most players will consume enough protein in their diet, however, a protein or liquid meal replacement such as Sustagen Sport may be necessary for convenience. Protein only supplements (e.g. whey powders) are most effective with carbohydrate via low-fat milk or a carbohydrate-rich snack. Protein supplements should not replace a nutritious diet and should be carefully selected, as many formulations have been found to contain other ingredients (often not listed) which may result in a positive drug test. See an Accredited Sports Dietitian for more details.

Creatine and caffeine may also enhance performance. These are best taken in consultation with your Sports Dietitian for the right dosage and loading strategies.

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