This game can be played during a softball or baseball unit. It has similar rules to Mat Ball. The only difference between this game and Mat Ball is that you play with a bat and a dodgeball. The bat that I use is called a flat bat. The kids enjoy using this bat because everyone gets a hit. I usually pitch underhand to the kids and they get three strikes or they are out. You can have as many people on the bases as you want and you have to go around the bases two times to score one run. Some other rules include: 3 or 5 outs depending on how easy the game is or 5 runs whichever comes first, if the batter hits the ceiling then he or she is automatically out, 3 foul balls and the batter is automatically out, and you can throw at the runners for an out, but if they catch it they are autmatically safe. Have fun playing!
sounds like a fun game - I'm sure your kids love it!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand it, but kids love to play kickball and any whiffle ball type game. Do you use these games as lead up games, or base entire units around them?
ReplyDeleteI like the games. Thanks for posting pe ideas. We all should post ideas that we use in our classes for others to share.
This is great lead up game to a softball or baseball unit. You can even play outside and use a soccer or volleyball with metal bats, similar to pumpkin ball but with different rules.
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