Objective: The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated "Strike Zone" target from a designated distance (45 feet for the baseball division). Any method of overhand pitching or throwing is accepted. An attempt hitting ANY portion of the target will be deemed a strike.
Procedure:
- Each competitor receives six (6) attempts to hit the designated "Strike Zone".
- Competitors in the baseball division pitch from 45 feet away.
- All participants in the baseball division compete with a standard baseball.
- The "Strike Zone" target (17" x 30" banner) reflects a standard MLB strike zone.
- It is recommended that the "Strike Zone" target be adhered to a backstop/fence or net with the provided Cable Ties. The bottom of the "Strike Zone" target should measure 20 inches from the ground for all competitors.
- The competitor must start from the pitching rubber or chalk line and deliver each ball to the "Strike Zone" target. Treat the rubber/chalk line just as you would a pitching rubber in a real game.
- Each attempt hitting ANY portion of the "Strike Zone" target is worth 75 points.