Blastball is the program for 4 & 5 year olds (born May 1, 2005 to April 28, 2007).
This developmental game will introduce boys and girls to the sport of Baseball and Softball. It provides an exciting entry level of play for youngsters who will then move on to play within higher divisions. BlastBall teaches all of the basic fundamentals of the game: fielding, hitting, catching, throwing and running in a fun and exciting way. The action is continuous and the rules are simple.
Highlights
- It is fun to play!
- Players hit a soft, lightweight ball off a tee.
- The one base we use “honks” when you step on it.
- Games are played Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30.
- Program runs May, June and July ending with a wrap-up weekend day.
- There will be five or six players on each Blastball team.
- All equipment is supplied except pants and footwear.
- No gloves or special equipment are needed by players.
- Volunteer coaches will be offered age appropriate training.
The Rules
Blastball players take the field much like in a regular ball game with the defensive players taking a fielding position. In Blastball, only one base is used and placed at the first base location.
The ball is placed on the tee and the first batter hits the ball and runs to the Blastbase. If the batter reaches the base before a defensive player either catches the ball in the air, or fields the ball and yells BLAST, the batter is safe. If the ball is caught or fielded and BLAST is yelled by the defensive player before the runner gets to the Blastbase, then the runner is out.
At the end of each play, the ball is thrown back to the coach or player at home plate. The emphasis is on the play at first and the play at home. You end the half inning by going through the entire batting order.
Part of the appeal of Blastball is the loud honking sound the base makes when the player steps on it. This sound alone will encourage the players to make plays as a defensive player or run faster as the batter in order to stomp on the base and make the HONK.
In Blastball there is no need for gloves as the Blastball is soft. The softness of the ball will eliminate the fear factor of being hit by the ball. Hitting off a tee helps the players develop a positive swing and good hand/eye coordination.
Visit the registration page to sign up your player for BlastBall today!