Bat-and-ball game system and method

Abstract

A novel bat-and-ball game system and method of playing is provided, wherein a scoring board is disposed at an outfield perimeter of a playing field and runs are scored when batted balls strike the scoring board.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bat-and-ball playing field comprising:
 a field play area having a perimeter substantially in the form of a triangle;   a batting area;   a first defensive target disposed near a first perimeter side of the field play area;   a second defensive target disposed near a second perimeter side of the field play area;   a runner's base disposed between the batting area and the first defensive target; and   a scoring board dispose adjacent to a third perimeter side of the field play area wherein the scoring board corresponds to the their perimeter side of the field play area.   
     
     
         2 . The bat-and-ball playing field of  claim 1  further comprising a strike zone target disposed adjacent to the batting area. 
     
     
         3 . A method for playing a bat-and-ball game comprising:
 Selecting a playing field comprising a field play area having a perimeter substantially in the form of a triangle; a batting area; a first defensive target disposed near a first perimeter side of the field play area; a second defensive target disposed near a second perimeter side of the field play area; a runner's base disposed between the batting area and the first defensive target; and a scoring board disposed adjacent to a third perimeter side of the field play area wherein the scoring board corresponds to the their perimeter side of the field play area; and   actuating a ball in the playing field.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the ball is actuated by throwing the ball with a hand. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the ball is actuated by striking the ball with a bat.