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Denver Original Recreational Kickball - DORK Kickball

Kickball is a playground game and also a competitive league game, similar to baseball, invented in the Czech Republic in about 1922. It is typically played on a softball diamond with a 10- to 16-inch (250- to 400-mm) inflated rubber ball. The pitcher bowls the ball towards the catcher, and the "batter" kicks it with his foot. In addition to tagging a base to get a forced runner out, or getting a runner out by touching him with a held ball, fielders may throw the ball at a runner to get her out (though hitting a runner above the shoulders with a thrown ball is often discouraged or illegal). Sometimes, in pickup-type games, a "pitcher's hand" rule may be used. When this rule is in effect, the batter may be out if the pitcher has the ball at the mound before the runner reaches base.

Since a good kicker will often connect with a rolling ball, strikes and strikeouts are infrequent. The ball is very large and soft in comparison to a baseball or softball, so fielding is different as well: catching fly balls can be easier, but throwing the ball can be harder. Thus, the dynamics and strategy considerations of kickball turn out somewhat differently from those of baseball, softball, or over-the-line.

This great playground pastime is now back for adults 21 and older to enjoy. So far, ages for players have ranged from 21-50, all in the same division.

DORK (Dutch Original Recreational Kickball) is a fresh twist to the adult recreational sports scene. Kickball, like you might remember playing in the 5th grade, is a game that closes the age and gender gap.

DORK Kickball encourage rivalries, cheering, and general fun; but if you are an individual looking for an extremely competitive sport, our leagues may not be for you.

The idea behind kickball - past and present - is to have fun first, win second. Win or lose, what's better than being out there having fun with friends? And... the upside of kickball for grown-ups is the chance to go to a local sponsor bar after the game, socialize and hang out.

QUICK RULES - Download Full Rule Book

• 11 players - One catcher and 10 in the field, including a pitcher. You must play 5 girls on defense. Guy, girl, guy, girl batting order.
• Games are 7 innings or 45 minutes in length, whichever comes first.
• Kickball is played on a regulation softball field, or a grass field marked as such.
• Rain outs will be annouced via email to the teams and by calling 303-477-PLAY. We schedule one week for a make up for rain outs.
• Each team has three outs per ½ inning : An out occurs when:

• 3 strikes is an out.
• 3 fouls is an out.
  * A ball is foul if it lands outside of the foul line at any time.
  * A ball that is kicked foul & touched by a fielder, but not caught, is still considered a foul ball.
• If runner is hit with the ball by a kicker, runner is out.
• A fielder catches a ball in flight (fair or foul)
• A fielder tags a base to which a runner is forced to run
• A ball touches the runner at any time while not on base. No shots to the head.
• Runner steps off his/her base before ball is kicked
• Runner fails to run within base line.
• Runner who leaves the base prior to tagging up.
• A missing female up to bat.

• Shoes or plastic cleats are wearable. No metal, hard plastic, or polyurethane spikes or shoes with detachable cleats are allowed.
• Kickballs are provided by PLAY:COED and are 10 inches in diameter.
• Protective Gear: May be used providing it does not offer the participant an unfair performance advantage.

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