How to Play Home Run Derby
Home Run Derby is a classic game that can be played in many different locations with all kinds of different objects. Here are some basic rules and tips.
You Will Need
- Bucket of balls
- Bat
- Open field
- Distance marker
- Pitching net
- Glove
- At least 2 players
- Extra equipment, sticks, rocks, or trash cans (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Gather equipment
Gather your baseball equipment. Make sure you have a bucket of baseballs, a bat, and a glove.
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Step 2
Find a location
Find a baseball diamond or a large open field to play in. Designate a distance for home runs and mark it on the field.
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You can use extra equipment, sticks, rocks, or trash cans to mark the home run boundary.
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Step 3
Set up home plate and a pitching net
Place a marker to represent home plate and set up your pitching net a comfortable distance behind it.
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Step 4
Set up the rules
Determine the number of outs each batter is allowed before their turn ends. Typically, batters are allowed 10 outs.
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Usually the batter is allowed to take as many pitches without swinging as they want, but you may want to set up a limit to move the game along.
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Step 5
Use a round system
Allow two "at bats" for each batter, and the two batters with the most home runs battle in one final round.
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Ross Barnes of Spalding’s Chicago Team, which later became the Cubs, is credited with hitting the first home run in an organized major league game in 1876.
