Two-Strike Baseball and Modified Scoring System

Abstract

The invention is an improved baseball game which reduces the time of play by having the participants start each at bat with two balls and two strikes, and which replaces the runs scored system of scoring with a scoring system that awards points for particular baseball plays and results. By simultaneously modifying the baseball scoring system to a system that awards points for particular plays, particular results and sportsmanship, the invention will provide each player with a greater opportunity to influence the outcome of a game. Another object and advantage of the point system is that by rewarding particular baseball play, a greater emphasis will be placed on executing fundamental baseball skills. In making both these changes simultaneously as one package, the invention has the object and advantage of creating a new and improved version of the traditional baseball game.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A baseball-type game played on a playing field including first, second, and third bases, home plate, an infield and an outfield, said game being carried out in accordance with traditional rules of baseball game play including rules defining strikes, balls, runs and outs, said traditional rules of game play being modified such that every player at bat starts each at bat with a count of two balls and two strikes as a method for reducing the duration of playing time in a competitive baseball game, and where the runs scored scoring system is replaced by a points scoring system, which awards points for offensive plays, defensive plays and sportsmanship. 
     
     
         2 . The game of  claim 1  wherein said traditional rules of baseball game play comprise the Rules of Baseball promulgated by the American Baseball League, National Baseball League, Major League Baseball, or any other professional baseball league. 
     
     
         3 . The game of  claim 1  wherein said traditional rules of baseball game play comprise the Rules of Baseball promulgated by the NCAA or NFHS. 
     
     
         4 . The game of  claim 1  wherein said traditional rules of baseball game play comprise the Rules of Baseball promulgated by Little League Baseball, Colt Baseball, Pony Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Baseball or any other your baseball organization. 
     
     
         6 . The game of  claim 1  carried out using a regulation-sized baseball. 
     
     
         7 . The game of  claim 1  carried out using a regulation-sized softball.