I'll tell you in the most straightforward language how football softball (that is, the kind of football played with feet becomes "baseball" played with feet) came to be and how it was played, and I will make sure you understand it as soon as you listen to it!

How was football softball born?

Bottom line: Baseball is too hard? Then kick it!

At the beginning of the 20th century, in order to let children experience the fun of baseball, but they were afraid that they would be hit by the bat or not be able to catch the ball, they simply changed the rules - kicking the ball with their feet instead of swinging the bat, and the ball was replaced by a soft rubber ball. And just like that, kickball was born! It has become a "group pet" for school physical education classes and community activities, because it is really super simple and super safe!

Football and softball rules - elementary school students can play!

1. Goal: Run laps to score points!

After you finish kicking the ball, you have to run counterclockwise through three base packs like you would in "123 Wooden Man" and finally rush back to the starting point (home plate) to score 1 point.

The key: Don't let the defender hit the ball or step on the base bag where you should go!

2. How to play?

Attacking Team (Playing Team):

Take turns as the "kicker" and kick the ball that the opponent rolls over (the ball must roll close to the ground, not be thrown and kicked!). ）。

Run to first base immediately after kicking, and if the ball is not caught or picked up by the defender, you can continue to rush to second and third base......

Defender (pick-up team):

Hurry up and pick up the ball! Either catch the kicked ball in the air (just knock the kicker out) or throw the ball at the runner or basebag.

Make up 3 outs, and change your team to play!

3. Three major moves to get out:

Catch: The ball you kick is caught directly in the air by the opponent (e.g. kicking an "anti-aircraft gun").

Blocking: The defender takes the ball and steps on the base you should run to first (e.g. you run to first base, but the ball arrives before you).

Touch: You run on bases when your opponent hits you with a ball (like being hit in a snowball fight).

Why is it simpler than baseball?

The action is simple: who can't kick a ball? No need to practice swinging sticks!

Ball soft man safety: It is an inflatable ball the size of a football ball, and it doesn't hurt to hit it.

Flexible rules: not enough people? 5 people can play! Want to make it harder? It can be stated that "the kick must cross a certain line".

Trivia: It almost became a serious game!

In some parts of the United States, there are adult soccer and softball leagues, and there are even bars where you can play in a team (run bases while drinking...... ）。

In the movie "Super Marines", Dabai and the protagonists are actually playing football softball!

Don't kill werewolves at the next friend gathering! Find an open space to draw four base bags, buy a rubber ball, and play softball in two teams - 10 minutes of wrapping up, half an hour of laughter until your stomach hurts!