KICKBALL. ADAPTACIÓN ESCOLAR.

Kickball: An Introduction to the Game

Overview of Kickball

• The speaker introduces kickball, noting its similarities to baseball and its origins in the United States as an alternative sport.

• Kickball is described as a team sport where the objective is to score more runs than the opposing team. It promotes teamwork and inclusivity in school settings.

History and Field Layout

• The origin of kickball is traced back to summer camps, designed to simplify baseball by requiring less equipment while maintaining its essence.

• The layout of a kickball field mirrors that of a baseball field, featuring bases arranged in a diamond shape with home plate at one end.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Players are divided into offensive (batting) and defensive (fielding) teams. Offensive players take turns kicking from home base while defenders aim to prevent runs.

• Key positions include pitcher (who throws the ball), catcher (who retrieves missed kicks), and various bases occupied by defensive players.

Basic Rules of Kickball

• Fundamental rules include elimination for three strikes against a kicker, catching a kicked ball before it touches the ground, and advancing to first base after three balls thrown by the pitcher.

• Additional eliminations occur if runners are outside their base when the ball reaches the pitcher or if they are hit by a thrown ball while off-base.

Scoring and Game Structure

• A "home run" can be scored if a player completes all bases in one go, earning ten bonus runs.

• Games are structured into innings where both teams have an opportunity to bat; adaptations may be made for school settings based on player numbers.