kickball

Kickball is a recreational sport that shares many similarities with baseball and softball, but with a key difference: instead of hitting a ball with a bat, players kick a large, bouncy rubber ball. The game is played with two teams, typically of equal size, on a diamond-shaped field similar to a baseball field.

The objective of kickball is for players to score runs by kicking the ball thrown by the pitcher and advancing around a series of bases: first base, second base, third base, and home plate. After a player kicks the ball into fair territory, they must run to first base. If they reach a base safely, they are considered "on base." Teammates can then advance to the next base or score a run by reaching home plate.

Defensive players attempt to get offensive players out. Common methods of getting outs include catching a kicked ball before it bounces, tagging a runner with the ball while they are not on a base, or getting the ball to a base ahead of the runner. Once a team accumulates a set number of outs, typically three, the teams switch roles, with the fielding team becoming the kicking team and vice versa. The game is usually played for a set number of innings or a predetermined time limit. Kickball is widely enjoyed for its simplicity, accessibility, and social nature, making it popular in schools, parks, and organized leagues.