A field is marked with first and second spaced generally parallel lines of equal length having spaced opposite first and second ends and twelve player positions marked thereon. First and second leader positions are marked on a central line equidistant from the ends of the line and extending perpendicular thereto. The first leader position is considerably closer to the second line than the first line and the second leader position is considerably closer to the first line than the second line. A plurality of lines extends from the first leader position to each player position on the first line and a plurality of lines extends from the second leader position to each player position on the second line. A pair of identical oval balls are different in color from each other. Each of the balls has a handle member extending coaxially from one axial end thereof.
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.
A batter training and protection system and method are shown. A protector for protecting an infield area is provided with a plurality of indicia situated thereon or integrally formed therein to define a plurality of target areas, respectively. The indicia may comprise a plurality of material segments, a plurality of colors, patterns, graphics or the like in order to define the plurality of target areas at which a player may practice bunting a baseball.
A batter training and protection system is shown. A protector for protecting an infield area is provided with a plurality of indicia situated thereon or integrally formed therein to define a plurality of target areas, respectively. The indicia may comprise a plurality of material segments, a plurality of colors, patterns, graphics or the like in order to define the plurality of target areas at which a player may practice bunting a baseball.
