Modified baseball game

Abstract

A modified baseball game includes a field bounded by side walls, a top wall, a strike wall, and a back wall. The side walls, the top wall, the strike wall, and the back wall are substantially perpendicular to the field and the field is substantially smaller than a traditional baseball field. A pitch of a predefined length is positioned proximal to the strike wall. A first and a second team includes at most five players. The first team fields and the second team bats and vice versa at the end of three outs of the second team. A ball is used for pitching by one of the five players the first team or the second team. A baseball bat is used for hitting the ball by one of the players of the first team or the second team based on which team is batting.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a modified field layout for playing baseball and a method for playing baseball on the modified field layout involving lesser number of players than conventional baseball.BACKGROUND[0002]Baseball is a sport played between two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. Typically, the area of a baseball field ranges from about 11,000 square feet to about 27,000 square feet. A field having an area of this magnitude is hard to maintain. Additionally, amateur players who love to play baseball may not find a field of such area readily accessible and affordable. Enthusiasts of the game who wish to play regularly and looking out for a modified version of the game, similar to indoor soccer do not have such an option for baseball. Additionally, players of different ages and skill levels may not require an actual baseball field with huge dimensions and facilities to enjoy a game of baseball. A m...

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Benefits of technology

The modified baseball game described in this patent text is designed to be played in a small area and can be played by players of varying ages and skill levels. It includes a field with perpendicular walls and a smaller size than traditional baseball fields. There are also two teams of at most five players each, with a pitcher and battery. The game uses a baseball bat to hit a pitched ball. The technical effects of this invention include improved flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility for small-scale baseball games.

Problems solved by technology

A field having an area of this magnitude is hard to maintain.

Additionally, amateur players who love to play baseball may not find a field of such area readily accessible and affordable.

Sometimes, children in a neighborhood wishing to play a game of baseball may not be sufficient in number to play the traditional nine-a-side version.

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