Baseball hitting game
US5211394A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B67/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A playing field that utilizes a conventional baseball diamond includes, beginning at the back of the infield, arcuate segments lined off in the outfield to create scoring zones. The last line or the field's boundary fence is the home run zone. Additionally, a plurality of vertical hoops are placed at selected locations in the playing field with the opening of the hoop facing home plate. A hitter scores points for hitting the ball on the fly into a particular segment of the playing field. The farther the hitter can hit the ball of the fly, the more points the player can score. The hitter receives the most points for hitting the ball over the last boundary line or over the boundary fence--a home run. The player also receives points for hitting the ball through one of the vertical hoops. The ability of the hitter to achieve points for hitting the ball through the vertical hoops creates parity between the placement hitter and the home run hitter.
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