Kickball and Puma Thinker rules

Kickball and Puma Thinker rules

Kickball is a game loved by a majority of our class; however, it can be a point of contention for its players. In the fall, our class lost the game for 2 weeks with several students having lengthy consequences. As spring approaches, I have decided to take a proactive approach to aide with a smooth game.

On last Thursday, we were supposed to meet to discuss the game and its rules during lunch; however, another situation took precedence over the meeting. Below are the rules I found online with a website as reference. Kickball website

Students who wish to play must read the rules and sign an agreement in order to continue playing.

• The basic rules of kickball similar to softball and baseball: 

1. Four bases to run 
2. Three chances to kick the ball 
3. Three outs to an inning
4. Someone must bring a scoresheet or slate outside to keep score
5. Players can throw the ball to get players out but must be thrown towards the ground belowt the knee. (This may be removed, if we cannot get a softer ball.)
6. Runners must touch all bases as he or she passes it. 

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• The pitcher's role 

1. The pitcher rolls the ball to the kicker from the pitcher's spot and must be the same distance for all players.
2. The team must decide each game who is the pitcher.
3. Bouncing the ball, other than the little bounces that you get when the ball rolls over grass, is not allowed. 
4. If the ball rolls over or passes home plate and is not kicked, that is a strike. 
5. If the ball is kicked but goes foul, that is a strike.
6. The pitcher cannot delay rolling the ball longer than 2 minutes. 

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• Ghost hitter ?? ( I need help on this one but I heard a student use the term.)

• Sportsmanship of Kickball

1. Players must give 1 compliment per game on the field or .
2. After a decision has been made by a non-biased empire, there is no discussion.
3. Avoid discussing the game, walking up the hill.
4. Any disagreements must be made in writing to the teacher or substitute teacher. 
5. Avoid name calling or gloating.
6. Games cannot continue from lunch recess or previous days.

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Students may send an email or submit a note stating I have read the kickball and sportsmanship rules. Students may contribute to this blog post in writing or via email. I need help with ghost kickers, the size of the teams, and how players are selected.