Low-impact training ball
OwnerJack Willyerdinventor
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Abstract
A training ball having substantially the same size, and exterior construction and appearance as a regulation ball, but having a lighter weight than a regulation ball. The training ball is deformable upon contact with the fielder. The training ball includes an outer shell filled with a particulate material such as polypropylene beads, resulting in a ball having a lower coefficient of restitution than a regulation ball.
Claims20
A training ball having an exterior shell of substantially the same size, construction and appearance as a corresponding regulation ball, but having a lighter weight than a regulation ball.
A training ball having an exterior shell of substantially the same size, construction and appearance as a corresponding regulation ball, but being substantially more deformable than the regulation ball.
A game comprising the steps of:
- a) forming teams of five players;
- b) positioning each of the five players of a defensive team as infielders in a position selected from first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman and pitcher positions;
- c) designating one of the five players of an offensive team as catcher;
- d) setting base-path lengths based on an average ability level of the players;
- e) commencing play following standard rules of baseball, with the following exceptions:
- i. each batter begins with a count of one ball and one strike and the batting team begins its inning with one out;
- ii. a coach or a member of the batting team pitches the ball;
- iii. any ball that rolls past the infield is an automatic double with the batter advancing to second base;
- iv. any ball that goes over the head of the infielders on the fly is considered an automatic home run;
- v. offensive players do not advance on an overthrow of any base.
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