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Four-ball is a pairs playing format in the game of golf. It is also known as better ball [1] or best ball. It is also sometimes abbreviated as 4BBB. In a stroke play competition, competitors are paired and play as a team. Each golfer plays their own ball; the team's score on each hole is the lower of the two players' scores. Only one of a pair ...
Variations of best ball include Bowmaker, 1–2–3 Best Ball (or ChaChaCha), Fourball Alliance, Arizona Shuffle and Low Ball/High Ball; in each of these formats a set number of the players scores count for the team on each hole. [12] [13] The term best ball is also sometimes used when referring to four-ball.
Called balls and the walk were introduced in 1863. In 1867, the batter had the right to call for a high or low pitch, to be determined by the umpire. The National League formed in 1876. Its rules changed almost yearly for the next quarter century. In 1880, a batter was out if the catcher caught the third strike; otherwise, the batter got four ...
Golf's rule makers choose to limit the distance the ball can be hit in decision that affects professionals and amateurs, writes Iain Carter.
Fans come to see “Banana Ball,” a quirky version of baseball with a whole different set of rules. “We looked at every boring play,” franchise owner Jesse Cole says, “and we got rid of it.”
Foul balls were also not considered strikes initially, as discussed under rule 10. 12th. If a ball be struck, or tipped, and caught, either flying or on the first bound, it is a hand out. Catching a fair ball on the first bounce counted as an out until the 1865 season. Catching a foul bound for an out persisted until 1883.
A six-ball rack, played with the leftovers of a nine-ball game; the 10 ball (the lowest) is at the apex, and the 15 is the money ball Several games have been derived from nine-ball. Six-ball is essentially identical to nine-ball but with three fewer balls, which are racked in a three-row triangle, with the money ball placed in the center of the ...
The rules specify the equipment used [1] [2] and its care and preparation, [3] the layout of the playing field, the details of game play, [4] and the expected behavior of the players. [ 5 ] The rules are also used by many amateur leagues, although in these cases, the monetary fines and other such stipulation are usually considered impractical ...