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. It has many of the features of baseball, yet can be played in a very small area because there is no base-running.

Game play

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. Measurements can be modified based on available conditions. Baserunning is non existent due to the measured hits. Teams have a minimum of two players (pitcher and catcher) and a maximum of five players on the field at a time. Fielders may wear baseball gloves but are not required to. The catcher must wear a catcher's mask while behind the plate. Pitching rubber and home plate are the same as used in baseball. "Runners" advance as many bases as the batter gets on the hit. If a runner is on first and the batter hits a double, then the resulting runners will be on second and third. If a runner is on first and the batter hits a single, then it will be first and second.

References

External links

Corkball Website
Corkball history, information, rules, and articles about corkball and related games
Official Markwort Site
Only current manufacturer of Corkball equipment ;Clubs and leagues
South Saint Louis Corkball Club

Gateway Corkball Club

Sportsman's Corkball Club

Lemay Corkball Club

River City Corkball Club

Chicago Corkball Club
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Game play

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