Raymond WhitneyWiffle ball is a basic and fun game for backyard play with a ball and a bat. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create an area for Wiffle balls in your backyard.
Wiffleball began to be an idea that was born in the backyard within Connecticut. David Mullany, a resident was playing with the perforated golf ball along and a broomstick handle.
There weren’t enough players, nor did they have enough space for baseball. Since then, the game quickly transformed into what is now commonly referred to as “Wiffleball”. It’s not surprising that there are still people playing Wiffleball in their backyards.
There’s a lot of misinformation about Wiffleball fields. Let us clear it up and show you how to create an area for Wiffleball within your yard.
Field Diagram
We’ve included an illustration of the field that can assist you in visualizing your fields when we look at the dimensions and the rules for the area. We suggest that you draw your diagram prior to making the marks within your yard.
Rules Of The Field Dimensions
When you do your research on your options, you will discover the Wiffle ball field can be found in various sizes and shapes!
That’s why you’re unsure of how to build the perfect Wiffle ball field within your yard!
According to the makers of Wiffle Ball (wiffle.com) Wiffle Ball, there isn’t a standard size for an official size Wiffle ball’s field.
It is possible to create Wiffle ball fields of the space available! Some leagues have specific dimensions of their fields, while others don’t. So, we’ll offer some suggested dimensions for the field.
It is interesting to note that your Wiffle ball field could be made of gravel, concrete, dirt grass, or any other surface you need for playing on.
How To Make A Wiffle Ball Field In Your Backyard Step-By-Step
In conclusion that the size of the field is not required. Use the dimensions you can find at your home.
Since there is no real baserunning within the Wiffle ball’s official rules so we won’t add bases.
As a design decision, we encourage you to add bases in order to create the appearance of a real stadium!
Materials:
- Paint or chalk to mark lines
- Measuring tape
- Home Plate
- Plate of the pitcher
Step 1: Measure Home Run Area
It is easier, to begin with, the outside boundary of your field. This is the space for your homerun.
The home run zone can be identified with an outline or natural barriers, such as walls, bushes, or fences.
We recommend the maximum height of the barrier vary between four to 16 feet. The length of the marker starting from left to right must be between 20 and 100 feet.
Step 2: Mark Foul Lines
Next, you need to measure the foul lines that run from the home run line up to your home base between 60 and 100 feet and then set your home plate.
Be sure to draw your foul lines with chalk or paint. It’s your decision whether the right and left foul lines are of the same or have different lengths.
Step 3: Foul, Single, Double, And Triple Zones
Based on the dimensions of your field, you could alter the recommended distances for each of your double, single or triple zone.
The zones are marked with an arc that extends from your left line of foul to the right line. When playing wiffleball, there is no bunting allowed.
So, we’ve added an area of foul play around the home plate.
- The foul zone is between 5-15 feet from the home plate
- The single-zone ranges from 20 to 45 feet. determined on the foul lines
- It is situated 20 feet above that of the marker for singles (40-65ft.)
- The triple-zone is designated 20 feet higher than the double zone, or anywhere between 60 and 85 feet.
Step 4: Pitcher Area
It is possible to include a pitcher’s plate. It is the pitcher’s designated person in one space. Thus, the pitcher’s base should be within a single zone.
Wiffle balls aren’t the most effective balls to throw over long distances. In this regard pick a place in your sole zone where you can throw a great curveball!
It is believed that the World Wiffle Ball championship sets the pitcher’s plate on 30ft.
Step 5: Batter Box
For baseball, the batter’s box measures 4 feet wide and 6 feet. long. Because the Wiffle ball can be described as a mini version of baseball, we’ll use these dimensions.
The boxes for batters should be aligned on top and bottom concerning the home plate.
Draw the 4 feet. tall and six feet. long box, 6 inches away from the home plate, on each side.
Step 6: Optional Touches
Now that you’ve got the basic elements for your playing field, how do you not give it the final details?
It is possible to create replicas of real stadiums, like the 1/4th scale model of Fenway Park that is named Fenway Westfield.
The idea of constructing a wooden fence around your home’s boundary can help you get started.
The addition of top equipment to your playing field won’t go without being noticed by players. Always keep plenty of Wiffle balls available and offer a variety of bats to choose from.
Here are some additional ideas you could add to your field
- Scoreboard
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd base
- Dugout
- Foul Poles on the home-run boundary
- Backstops for strike zones
- Viewing area for the crowd
- Concessions are available
Basic Rules Of Play
While Wiffle ball is based on baseball but the rules differ slightly. The baseball 3 strikes rule and 9 innings remain the same.
A lot of avid players have particular rules they abide by when playing Wiffle ball games. Find out the rules of the leagues within your local area if intend to play.
Otherwise, stick with these basic rules when you make a Wiffle ball field in your backyard.
The game can be played by between 2 and 10 players. Only one player at any given time can be playing in each zone (single double, single, or triple).
That is, you can only have three outfielders are in the field at a time.
It is interesting to note that there is no base running! The team that bats must keep an eye on the runners who are not real.
To reach base, you must get the ball to the appropriate zone without a fly getting caught or a moving grounder being retrieved.
Single zone: 1 base
Double zone: 2 bases
Triple zone: 3 bases
Home run Every player “on base” and batter score
Final Words
Then grab the Wiffle ball as well as a bat and head off into the field! With a measuring tape, and an object to draw the floor you’ve learned to construct an area for a great Wiffle ball game within your yard.
I hope you are able to score a home run, but not receive a “whiff”. Maybe, this could be the start of the beginning of your Wiffle Ball league!
