Basebee is a flying disc adaptation of baseball that builds throwing, catching, running, and teamwork in a structured and active game format. It keeps the familiar flow of baseball while replacing bats and balls with a flying disc, making it accessible for schools, camps, and recreational groups.
Equipment
- Ultimate disc (or Dodgebee for indoor play)
- Cones, hula hoops, or baseball bases
- A hula hoop (or similar circle) to mark home plate
Setup
- Use cones to create a baseball diamond with first, second, third base, and home plate.
- Place a hula hoop at home plate for the batter to stand inside.
- Divide players into two teams: a batting team and a fielding team.
Pitching and Batting
- A pitcher throws the disc to the batter.
- If the batter drops a catchable pitch, it counts as a strike.
- Three strikes is an out.
- If the pitch is uncatchable, it counts as a ball.
- Four balls results in a walk to first base.
- If the batter must step outside the hula hoop to catch the pitch, the throw is considered uncatchable.
Running
- After catching a legal pitch, the batter throws the disc into the field and runs to first base.
- Runners advance around the bases just like in baseball.
- A run is scored each time a player reaches home plate.
Fielding
- Fielders try to catch the disc or retrieve it quickly to get runners out.
- An out can be made by catching the batted throw on the full, by tagging a runner with the disc, or by getting the disc to a base before the runner arrives.
- Another common out rule: if runners haven’t reached a base when the disc is returned to the pitcher, they are out.
Outs and Switching Sides
- Teams switch roles after three outs.
Indoor Variations (Gym Play)
- Throwing the disc into a basketball net counts as a home run.
- Throwing the disc above a designated line or spot on the wall can count as a double or home run, depending on your gym layout.
Why Play Basebee?
Basebee blends the strategy and structure of baseball with the flight, movement, and teamwork of flying disc sports. It is ideal for physical education classes and group play, delivering constant engagement and skill development in a fun, inclusive setting.