Home plate is a five-sided rubber slab located at the center of the baseball diamond. It serves as the final base that players must touch to score a run. The shape of home plate resembles a pentagon, with one side facing the pitcher's mound and the other four sides forming the edges that connect to the bases. In baseball, players must run around the bases—first base, second base, and third base—before returning to home plate. The position of home plate is crucial for determining whether a player is safe or out during a play. It is also where the batter stands to hit the ball.