The object of this game is to see if the baserunner (on the scooter) can
beat the ball home, as it is being thrown around the bases. The
baserunner does NOT stop on a base.
Tape X's on the floor where first base, second base, third base and home
plate would be. Place a bowling pin on top of each "X." Divide
into 2 teams. One team is the batting team and the other team is in the
outfield. Assign positions for pitcher, first baseman, second baseman,
third baseman and catcher.
The pitcher sits on a scooter, approximately where pitcher's mound would
be. The basemen sit in FRONT of the pins, so the baserunner (on the
scooter) can go BEHIND the pin. That way they do not get in each other's
way when trying to make the play at each base. The catcher sits behind
the pin, ready to make the play at home. The outfielder's are on
scooters, also. If there are not enough scooters, the extra players can
do the crab walk. Rotate positions after each inning.
The person that is up, sits or kneels with both knees on the
scooter. The pitcher ROLLS the ball to the person that is up. The
baserunner throws the ball out into the field and rides the scooter around the
bases (pins). The outfielders THROW the ball to the first baseman, who
catches the ball and knocks down the pin. He/she THROWS the ball to the
second baseman who catches the ball and knocks down the pin. Repeat at
third base and at home. If all the pins are down before the person on the
scooter gets back home, the person is out. If any pins are standing when
the person on the scooter gets home, the run scores.
Pins must be knocked down in order, first, second, third and home, even
if the ball is closest to another base, other than first base.
The fielders must THROW the ball around the bases, not roll the
ball. This adds to the excitement when students have a hard time catching
the ball. Play 3 outs and switch sides.
There are other ways of making out.
OUTS:
1) All the pins are knocked down IN ORDER before the baserunner gets
home.
2) Catching a fly ball.
3) The baserunner (on the scooter) knocks down the pin themselves, as
they are going around the pin.
EQUIPMENT:
gym scooters, 4 bowling pins, racquetball or softer ball
Submitted by: Victoria L. Druckrey Holy Family School Green Bay,
Wisconsin e-mail address duckdogs@netnet.net3)