Hit the Bat
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Hit the Bat, also known as Rolly Bat or Roll the Bat, is a street game related to baseball. The equipment consists of only a baseball bat and a tennis ball. The players consist of a single batter and any number of fielders. The batter begins play by tossing the ball into the air and hitting it to the fielders. If a fielder catches the ball without it touching the ground the batter is out and the fielder exchanges places with the batter. If the ball touches the ground before being caught the batter places the bat on the ground perpendicular to the centerline of the playing field. The fielder must stop where he or she catches or picks-up the ball and roll the ball at the bat. When the ball hits the bat it will usually pop vertically into the air (if it has sufficient speed). If the ball bounces less than one foot into the air play continues with the same batter. If the ball bounces one foot or more into the air the batter must catch the ball before it touches the ground again to remain at-bat. If he or she fails to catch the ball the batter is out and the fielder becomes the new batter. The game ends when enough players tire of the game and leave that play cannot continue.
