Thursday, July 7, 2011

Blast ball – A good introduction to baseball

Boys and girls should get introduced to blast ball first if they eventually want to play baseball and t-ball. Blast ball teaches the basics which are also part of these two sports- baseball and t-ball. Apart from learning the fundamentals like hitting, catching, running, throwing, and fielding young players get an opportunity to know the importance of teamwork. The fast but simple action adds lot of fun to the game. This game is a good start for kids as it is safe because only foam bats and balls are used. This is one reason for this game to be a favourite pastime activity for kids in North America, and they don't just treat it as a mere leisure-time activity but pursue it as their profession, which is evident with millions of kids under the age 18 actively taking part in youth leagues organized across the nation.

To play blast ball game one does not have to invest huge sum of money as it doesn't require significant space like the other playground sports and its operational cost is also very minimal. A blast base, tee, bat, ball, cones, and line markers are the essentials for a blast ball play.

An ideal blast ball team should have 5 players, but can have smaller number too but both the team should have equal number of players. This game's rules for scoring is simple, it up to the defensive team to choose whether to take an outfield or infield position. The ball, which the batter has to hit, is placed on the tee. On hitting the ball the batter has to run towards the base (only one base is used in blast ball). The batter scores a run if he reaches the base before a defensive player catches the ball in the air or fields it and say 'Blast'. But if the defensive player is successful in either of these two cases then the batter is out. Ending an inning may be after a specific number of outs or after every player gets a chance to bat in every inning.

Any open area, say backyard or park, can be converted into a blast ball play area, but care is needed while placing the tee (home plate). It should be placed such that hitting let players have a safe play area. The base has to be positioned 30 to 50 ft away to the right of the home plate, and on the other side of the home plate a cone has to be placed at the equal distance, now the foul line to the right and left established. The foul line for play is established by placing the line marker 15 ft directly away from the home plate, now the field is ready for the game play.

You may also want to read this post on soccer equipment.

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