Objective

The objective of Wiffleball is to score runs by hitting a plastic ball with a bat and running around bases. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins.

Setup

1. Field: A diamond-shaped field with four bases (first base, second base, third base, and home plate).
2. Equipment:
   • A plastic Wiffleball.
   • A plastic bat.
   • Four bases or markers.
3. Players: A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 players can participate. Players should be at least 6 years old.

Basic Rules

1. Teams: Divide players into two teams, with an equal number of players on each team.
2. Batting:
   • The batting team takes turns hitting the ball.
   • Each player gets three strikes before they are out.
   • A hit ball must stay within the designated playing area to be considered fair.
3. Running Bases:
   • After hitting the ball, the batter runs to first base and continues to as many bases as possible.
   • Fielders try to catch the ball or throw it to the bases to get the runner out.
   • A runner is out if they are tagged by the ball while not on a base or if the base they are running to is tagged before they reach it.
4. Scoring:
   • A run is scored when a player successfully reaches home plate after running around all the bases.
5. Innings:
   • A game consists of a predetermined number of innings, with each team getting a chance to bat in each inning.
   • An inning ends when three players from the batting team are out.

Variations

• Ghost Runners: For smaller teams, allow “ghost runners” to stand in for runners who would have been on base.
• Pitcher’s Hand: The batter is out if the pitcher catches the ball before it touches the ground.
• No Stealing Bases: To simplify the game, disallow stealing bases.

How to Play

Starting the Game

1. Set up the field with four bases in a diamond shape.
2. Divide players into two teams.
3. Decide which team will bat first by a coin toss or mutual agreement.

Playing the Game

1. The first batter hits the ball and runs to first base.
2. The fielding team tries to get the batter out by catching the ball or tagging bases.
3. The next batter hits, and the process repeats.
4. Players score runs by completing a circuit around the bases and reaching home plate.
5. Teams switch roles after three outs.

Winning the Game

• The team with the most runs at the end of the predetermined number of innings wins.
• If the game is tied, extra innings may be played until a winner is determined.

Safety Tips

• Ensure the playing area is clear of obstacles and safe for running.
• Use plastic bats and balls to prevent injuries.
• Encourage fair play and sportsmanship.