The 11 Rules of Banana Ball (Overview)
Banana Ball has 11 unique rules designed to keep the action non-stop and fans entertained from first pitch to last out: Win the Inning, Get the Point — each inning…
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Banana Ball Rules
Banana Ball plays by its own rules — all 11 of them. Learn how scoring works, what happens on ball four, how the Showdown tiebreaker plays out, and everything else that makes this game unlike any other.
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How Scoring Works: Win the Inning, Get the Point
In Banana Ball, each inning is worth one point. The team that scores more runs in that inning wins the point — the exact run margin doesn’t matter. The exception…
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The No Walks Rule Explained
In Banana Ball, walks don’t exist. If a pitcher throws ball four, it becomes a sprint: The batter takes off running immediately Every defensive player on the field must touch…
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The Showdown Tiebreaker Explained
If the game is tied at the end of the two-hour time limit, it goes to the Showdown Tiebreaker. Each hitter must score. Scoring = one point. Getting out =…
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The Golden Batter Rule
Once per game, a team may send any hitter in the lineup to bat in any spot. The goal: get your best hitter up when the game is on the…
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The Banana Ball Challenge Rule (Team & Fan)
Team Challenge Each team gets one challenge per game. The coach must throw or shoot their challenge prop onto the field before the next pitch. The umpiring crew reviews the…
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Trick Plays: What They Are and How They Count
A trick play is a routine play made in a non-routine fashion that must result in an out. Any player on the diamond can record a trick play — on…
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Designated Hitter, Extra Hitter & Designated Runner/Fielder
Banana Ball lineups have 10 spots, including both a Designated Hitter (DH) and an Extra Hitter (EH). DH: If the DH enters defensively, they continue batting in the same lineup…