kickball

Definition

A playground and recreational game similar to baseball, but played with a large rubber ball that is kicked instead of hit with a bat. Players run the bases after kicking the pitched ball, and the defending team tries to get runners out.

Example Usage

Our gym class split into two teams for a game of kickball in the field.

Origin

American invention, documented since the early 1900s as a simpler alternative to baseball.

Fun Fact

Kickball experienced a resurgence in popularity among adults in the 2000s, with organized recreational leagues forming in major cities.

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