Kickball is a playground game and competitive league game, similar to baseball, invented in the United States circa 1942. American World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle reported it being played by U.S. soldiers during the North African campaign, 1942-1943. Also referred to as "soccer baseball," it is typically played on a softball diamond with a 10- to 16-inch (250- to 400-mm) inflated rubber ball. As in baseball/softball, the game uses 3 bases and a "home plate." Rules Rules for kickball vary based on the officiating body (a school or a league), but most follow general baseball/softball rules. The pitcher rolls the balls towards the catcher, the "batter" kicks it with his/her foot, then runs to first base. The opposing team players in the field may tag a base they are running towards or touch the runner (a rule known as "Indian Rubber" that is sometimes omitted if small children are playing) with th

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