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If I'm on first base and it's time to run again and there's a person at second base who's not moving, do I still run?

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Yes. You have to go, since there is a runner behind you. The person in front of you will have to move to third or you will all be forced out.

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When I kick the ball, which base do I run to?

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You have to go to first base, at least. You may be able to get to second or to third or even home, if you kick well and the ball isn't retrieved quickly enough.

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What if the batter only makes it to first base?

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If they made it to first base, they should stop there, and start running again once the next batter kicks.

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How do I know if I'm out?

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You are out when you get a strikeout or get tagged by the defender while he/she is on the base.

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Are players off the base out if a defender catches the ball in the air?

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No, but they must return to the base they were on and touch it before they can run, if they choose to do so, to the next base. If the ball is thrown to a base before the runner can return safely to that base, then the runner is out, a "force out".

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Can I get someone out by throwing the ball at the kicker/runner?

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Yes, if you hit the runner with the ball, the runner is out.

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Can we throw the ball at someone's head?

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You can agree upon whatever rules you like before playing the game, but it's not the best idea to throw at peoples' heads. Someone could get hurt.

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Are people in the game usually good?

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It totally depends on the team.

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Can I catch the ball and slam it onto the base (second base that I play) before the runner reaches it from first base? Also, if I am not a good kicker, which way would you recommend I kick the ball?

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Yes, you can. If you are not a good kicker and someone is on third base, kick it to first base to get an easy run.

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What do pitchers do? Do they only kick the ball?

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The batter is the person that kicks the ball. The pitchers roll or throw the ball to the batter.

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Is it better to make a running start before I kick the ball?

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Yes and no. If you kick it too hard, it could go out of bounds and be a foul, so be careful.

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If a player is sliding into the base and hits the ball that was dropped by the fielder, are they out?

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It depends on whether they made it to the base before they touched the ball or not. If they touched the base before the ball, then they're not out. If they touched the ball first though, then they're out.

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Can I steal a base in kickball?

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Yes, most of the time it is allowed depending on the rules of your game. Just make sure that they do not call time out before you steal.

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If I kick the ball and run to first base, but the defenders have not caught the ball, do I run to second and third base?

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Yes. When they do catch the ball, stop at whatever base you are at. If they don't get the ball yet, aim for a home run.

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If I catch the ball from the air, is the runner immediately out?

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Yes, if the runner kicks the ball into the air and someone catches before it touches the ground without dropping the ball, the runner is out.

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Does it have to be the person on the base to tag the runner out with the ball, or can it be a random defender?

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It doesn't have to be that person, because you are all on the same team, and the people defending may be switched, so it doesn't really matter who does it or not.

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If I only have 10 players, is kickball fielding similar to baseball?

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Yes, kickball fielding is very similar to baseball. The rules and positions are largely comparable; you simply use a different type of ball and kick it rather than batting.

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What do I do if I make it to home base? Do I just run back to the end of the line?

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Once you get to home base you have scored a point, you then get in the back of the line to kick again the next time you are up.

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How many people can be on one base in kickball?

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There should only be one person on each base.

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Is there a penalty in this game?

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No. It just depends on if you get hit with the ball or not. The best thing to remember is to not make contact with the ball while running bases, or else you are out of the game.

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If I am tagged in kickball, where do I go, and does this mean I am out of the game?

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If you are tagged, you are not removed from the game; instead, you must return to the end of the kicking line and wait for your next turn.

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What’s the scoring system for kickball?

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It's just like baseball/softball: a run is scored every time a runner advances all the way around the bases to home base.

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If I am on a base and a teammate kicks the ball in my direction, should I catch it or run to the next base?

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You should not catch or touch the ball. Instead, run to the next base or as many bases as you can safely reach.

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How do I keep score in kickball?

Donagan

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You score a point (known as a "run") every time a runner successfully advances completely around the bases and steps on home plate. For more detailed instructions, refer to Method 1, Step 3 above.

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When I am at 3rd base and a teammate kicks the ball, should I run home, or should I wait for a runner from 2nd base to advance?

Donagan

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You should run home if you are reasonably certain you can get there without being tagged out. If there are no teammates on first and second base when the ball is kicked, you are not forced to advance, so you can decide whether to run. However, if there are teammates on both first and second base, you are forced to run home, even if you risk being tagged.

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If I do not move when the kicker kicks the ball, is that an out?

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No, not moving after the kicker kicks the ball does not result in an out. Your inaction may allow the runner to reach base safely.

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What is a good kicking order for a kickball game?

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You can try alphabetical order by first or last name, birthday, the order appointed to the team, or by arranging everyone from tallest to shortest.

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How can I kick the ball to make a home run?

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Keep practicing! Keep your eye on the ball as you approach it. Step forward with your non-kicking foot, and swing your kicking foot toward the ball as hard as you can, making solid contact with it. Aim the ball down either foul line or between the outfielders.

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What if the defenders catch the ball and then I stop running but they drop it again?

Donagan

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This is a case where an umpire is necessary to determine whether the ball was really caught. If the defender doesn't make a legitimate catch by holding on to the ball, any baserunner can advance to the next base (or beyond).

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When do I start running if I'm at first base?

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Start running as soon as a kicker kicks the ball (into fair territory).

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