Do you need a glove to play Wiffle Ball?

Only the standard yellow Wiffle® Ball bat will be used for play. No tape will be allowed on the bats. League officials have the right to inspect any bats being used and only they can declare if bat is legal/illegal for play. Baseball gloves are not permitted.

What are the rules to Wiffle ball?

A pitcher can throw an entire game and can throw every game. Pitching changes can be made at any time except in the middle of an at-bat. There is a maximum of three pitching changes per game. The maximum speed of a pitch will be 40 m.p.h. An illegal pitch will be considered a ball.

Are Wiffle ball rules the same as baseball?

The rules of play are similar to baseball, however there is no base running. Three outs to retire a side, per inning, nine innings per game. In case of a tie, additional innings are played.

How long does it take to play Wiffle ball?

The game will consist of 7 innings or 60 minutes (no new inning will be allowed after 60 minutes), whichever comes first. No time limit will be in effect for semifinal and final games. Game time is forfeit time.

Does hitting Wiffle balls help?

Small ball training drills practiced with small Wiffle balls improve hand-eye coordination, pitch tracking, and bat speed. Small ball training is especially beneficial for your swing because it teaches you to line up your bat to the ball.

How to Play Wiffle Ball

How far can you hit a wiffle ball?

How Far Can A Wiffle Ball Be Hit? As there are no professional wiffle ball leagues, the records on longest hit are a bit harder to verify. Normally, a hard-hit wiffle ball would fly around 75-90 feet. Wiffle Ball company, the largest manufacturer of wiffle balls, recommends home run distance to be set at 20-30 paces.

What equipment is needed for Wiffle Ball?

The equipment needed for Wiffle Ball is minimal. At least one Wiffle Bat is required (although the game can be played with a broom handle or some other form of replacement) and a couple of Wiffle Balls (just in case one gets lost or broken). Wiffle Ball can be played with between 2 and 10 players.

Are there walks in Wiffle Ball?

There are no unintentional walks (see Rule 11). Batters may strike out swinging (including fouls before the third strike). Batters may choose not to swing at any pitch (See Rule 8). One-handed batting will not be allowed for non-ADA players.

How fast are Wiffle Ball pitches?

It seems impossible that a wiffleball could be thrown over 35mph. Though that seems reasonable, it is not correct. The top tier wiffleball players pitch at an average speed of around 70mph. With the mound a short 49 feet away from the strike zone, that pitch seems a little more like 100mph.

What is the mercy rule in Wiffle Ball?

- A pitch is considered a strike if it hits the metal strike zone or its PVC/zip-tie border on the fly. Any pitch that hits the PVC framework that doesn't directly surround the metal portion of the strike zone is a ball. - The mercy rule per inning on offense is 6 runs per team.

Can you pitch overhand in Wiffle Ball?

Experiment with overhand, underhand, and sidearm pitches.

Raise your arm above your head and release the ball over your head for an overhand pitch. Swing your arm out to the side and let the ball go at waist-height for a sidearm pitch, or slightly higher for a 3/4 pitch.

Is Wiffle Ball a real sport?

Wiffle Ball is a variation of the sport of baseball designed for indoor or outdoor play in confined areas. The game is played using a perforated, light-weight, rubbery plastic ball and a long, plastic bat. The Wiffle® Ball is a registered trademark of Wiffle Ball Inc., Shelton, CT.

Can you bunt in Wiffle Ball?

All calls (fair/foul, out/safe, etc.) will be made by the defensive team. If teams cannot agree on a call, the supervisor shall be called in and a coin flip will be conducted to make the call. b. Bunting is not allowed in Wiffle Ball.

What is the 10 run rule?

If at the end of a regulation game one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. NOTE: If the visiting team has a lead of fifteen (15) or ten (10) or more runs respectively, the home team must bat in its half of the inning.

How many strikes are in Wiffle Ball?

THE COUNT - The official count shall be 4 balls and 3 strikes. A strike shall be called if a pitched ball (i) goes through the target strike zone in the air, (ii) is swung at and missed by the batter, or (iii) is fouled by the batter. NOTE: The hands of the batter shall be ruled as an extension of the bat.

Can you steal in Wiffle Ball?

o To get lead runners out, fielder must throw the ball to teammate at the advancing base. o Runners can get hit by the wiffle ball to be called out. If it hits the ground and then hits the runner, they are out. o No leading off, no stealing. o No ghost men.

Why is it called a wiffle ball?

The ball most commonly used in the game was invented by David N. Mullany at his home in Fairfield, Connecticut in 1953 when he designed a ball that curved easily for his 12-year-old son. It was named when his son and his friends would refer to a strikeout as a "whiff".

Can a Wiffle Ball break a window?

It is not the most physical of all sports. But there is, at least, no chance of breaking a window if you knock the Wiffle ball off course.