- With an adult, choose a large outdoor paved area that is clean, safe, and free from traffic. Use Chalk ‘n Roll and Sidewalk Chalk to create a large rectangle that defines the boundaries of the playing area.
- Draw a baseball diamond inside the play area with first, second, and third bases, a pitching area, and a kick box at home plate.
- Decide how many innings to play. Players divide into equal teams and determine who kicks first. Each team designates a pitcher and a catcher, which other positions on the field each player will take, and a kicking order.
- First player up stands at the kick box for the pitch, and tries to kick the ball into the field. A miss counts as a strike. A high bouncing or wide pitch counts as a ball. Four balls and the kicker advances to first base. Three strikes is an out, and the next player on the team is up to kick. After three outs, half the inning is over. The other team takes their turns at the kick box, and their opponents go out in the field.
- A player who kicks the ball attempts to run the bases. If the ball is caught in the air by a member of the other team, the kicker is out. If not, the other players try to tag the runner out by throwing the ball to a teammate at the base before the runner reaches the base. The opposing player must touch the runner with the ball before the runner touches base to be out. Players can also throw the ball at the runner to try for an out. If the ball hits the runner’s head or neck, however, the runner is safe, and takes the base.
- A run is counted when a player completes the bases and gets home. The winning team is the one with the most runs scored.
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Sport Ball Pencil Toppers - Embellish the designated areas with designs made with a Crayola Super Brush™ or Chalk Tools.
- Create team uniforms by decorating T-shirts with Crayola Fabric Markers.
- Close adult supervision is required to assure children’s safety.
- Crayola Sidewalk Paints and Chalk are designed for use on concrete or asphalt sidewalks and driveways. Before use, test on a small, inconspicuous area (allow paint to dry completely). Wash off to make sure that paint and chalk do not stain surface.
- DO NOT USE ON SURFACES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. DO NOT LEAVE PAINT ON SURFACE LONGER THAN 1 WEEK.
- Safety guidelines recommend this art project as suitable for children age 4 years and older. Close adult supervision is required to ensure safety.
- STAIN ADVISEMENT: Products contain colorants which may stain clothing and other household surfaces.
