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Kickball: a sticker of a red rubber playground ball resting on a white base

Kickball Rules

Baseball with a big rubber ball: the pitcher rolls it, the kicker boots it and runs the bases. Three outs and the teams switch.

  • Two teams
  • 30 min
  • A playground ball and four bases
  • 1st to 8th grade
  • Lively
One page with all five steps

How to Play

5 steps
  1. Kickball, step 1: Set the bases

    Set the bases

    Put four bases in a diamond, about thirty steps apart.

  2. Kickball, step 2: Roll the pitch

    Roll the pitch

    The pitcher rolls the ball smoothly along the ground to home plate.

  3. Kickball, step 3: Kick and run

    Kick and run

    The kicker kicks the ball and runs to first base, or further if it's safe.

  4. Kickball, step 4: Make an out

    Make an out

    Catch a kick in the air, tag a runner with the ball below the shoulders, or get to the base first with the ball.

  5. Kickball, step 5: Score and switch

    Score and switch

    A runner who reaches home scores a run. After three outs, the teams switch.

Ways to Change It Up

  • Everybody KicksEach team kicks through its whole line before switching, no outs.
  • Two-Base KickballUse only home and one base for a small space.

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