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This invention provides apparatus for a game requiring a limited playing area
as compared to, say golf,
soccer, which may be indoors or outdoors.
The invention also provides portable dishes or (target areas) in which the
player uses as a goal post, to
prevent digging up the field.
Reference will hereinafter be made to the accompanying drawings of which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a simple court showing six players in their
bases before the game starts.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of two players in their bases after the six
players done shooting in the
circles.
Figure 3. Illustrates a Bridges or broke that prevents the ball from going
away.
Figure 4. Shows a section view of a round barlet club without any style.
Figure 5. Shows the same club with some styles.
Figure 6. Shows a rectangular barlet.
Figure 7. Illustrates a portable target area.
Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to Figure 1, which shows
the game apparatus
generally indicated
1. This is the starting point. This is where the ball is hit when either the
ball goes out of bound, or when
starting to play the game. The size of the starting point is at least 0.787
inches in diameter and is
positioned on top of the target area.
2. This is the target area. The circle can be a full circle or a semicircle
measuring 2 feet in diameter.
This is the proper length of a circle in a 24 by 35 feet court. Where the land
is limited, a reasonable
size can be used to make the circle.
3. Target area) this is where the ball has to land for a player to get a
point. This target area, can be a
hole or portable target area, or a paimed circle.
4. The larger circle measuring 4 meters in diameter. This circle is used when
more than 2 players are
playing. Players A, C,15, and ~' shoot into this circle when starting to play
the game.
5. Showing the interior view where the ball has to land to get the point.
6. Showing the smaller circle inside the larger circle measuring 2 feet in
diameter. The smaller circle is
used by players B and E.
7. Showing where the ball has to land in the smaller circle in order to get a
point.
8. Base line. This is the limiting line for players A, C, D, and F. Players
position theirs balls on this line
before striking the ball. Players using bases B and E position their balls on
the line of the field.
9. Cross-section of the barlet or paddle. This is the club used to play the
game.
10. Section view of a ball. The ball is a rubber ball that can bounce off the
ground to the air measuring
2.5 inches in diameter and weighs approximately I2 ounces. When the club
strokes the ball, it
bounces off and moves towards where the ball is hit.
11. Showing the field. A normal field of the game measwes 24 feet wide and 34
feet in length.
12. Showing the head portion of the club. The head is circular in nature and
measures 1.5 inches in
diameter. The circular head is the part that hits the ball.
13. 'This is the playing area. Players hit the ball inside this playing area.
When the ball goes out of
bounds from the opposing player it belongs to the other player.
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Referring now to figure 2, which should include the rules on how to play.
I. Two people are allowed in the field when playing.
2. Players use a single ball, and it is hit in the opposing direction.
3. The ball shall not be removed from where it lands, except when the ball
goes out of bounds.
4. Players use only one kind of club in the game, each holding their own.
5. A player makes a point when helshe lands the ball in/on the target area.
6. After the ball lands in/on the target area, the ball can be removed from
the target area then placed on
the starting point and then hit from there.
7. Officials control the game. It is the officials who can make adjustments in
the game, or rule out the
game.
8. A referee can be used to rule out the legal actions of a player and to
signal the end of the game.
9. Players can play for as long as they want, but the ofiicisl game is at
least two hours long.
10. Players can play with or without an official such as, when playing for fun
or playing using the rules.
11. Each player has a chance of hitting the bail two times in the field. Any
displacement on the ball made
by a player's swing counts.
12. Players win when they have more points or when they get to the specified
points first. Therefor
Players switch sides or new players when they reach their specified points of
the game.
13. A player gets 3 points when the ball is hit straight into the opposing
target area. Any shoot into or
onto a target area after one-strike counts as one point.
Referring now to figure 3
Which shows two bridges or barriers on two sides of the field. I . The
barriers are not necessary in the field
but can be used to stop the ball from wondering away from the target area. The
barrier measures twice the
target area and stands at Least 3 inches in height.
Referring now to figure 4
The cross-section view of the round headed club, which comprises a circular
striking head and the handle.
The design of the club shows 1. The round head, measuring at 1.5 inches in
diameter. It is this head that
hits the ball. 2. Showing the body of the club measuring 2 inches in diameter.
3. Shows the handle of the
club. 4. This is the notch of the club. The club can be designed to give it a
unique look as the round barlet
in figure 5.
Refernng to figure 5.
Shows a cross-section of a round barlet with a little design similar to the
one in figure 4. 1. This is the
head measuring 1.5 inches in diameter. 2. Shows the diameter of the ctub. The
club can vary in height,
preferably by the player's height, and the weight depends on the height. The
club can also be fashioned to
appeal to the player without changing its shape using any materials such as
metal, plastic, wood and so on.
Referring to figure 6.
A round head that can be made separate and later attached on a full unit. The
head fits onto the unit similar
to that in figure 5, except the difference is that one is solid needs no
attachments, and the other require
attachments.
Referring now to figure 7
Which shows a rectangular club comprises a rectangular section, which hits the
ball, and the handle. The
club is used the same way as in figure 5 and figure 6. A rectangular striking
portion measuring .787 inches
in height and 2.362 inches in length. I. The rectangular head can be made by
it's self to provide a quick
assembly or spare for a broken unit. 2. The handle of the rectangular barlet
can be design to any style as
indicated above to provide a proper grip.
Refernng now to figure 8
Which shows different ways the field can be designed to make the game a little
challenging. The playing
area is minimized and the starting point is stretched away from the target
area making the out of bound
line. 1. Playing area. The ball is supposed to remain in this playing area
when it is stroked. 2. Starting
point. This is where a player starts to shoot the ball. 3. The bridge or
barrier used to prevent the ball from
wondering away. 4. This is the field line. The field is still 24 feet wide and
35 feet long. 5. Score area,
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used to get more points. 6. Target area used to get a less. point. 7. Out of
bounce relating to the players
strike on the ball. The game is played using the same roles as in reference 2.
Referring to figure 9
Which shows a portable target area. This unit is used to prevent digging up
the field or to play other
creative games such as soccer on the field. A player hits the ball and the
ball has to go into the apparatus
to get a point.
1. Shields protect the ball from going away on all two sides. They may be
necessary for some instances.
They measure 4.921 inches base 0.984 inches in height and they are a little
curved from bottom up.
2. Smooth surface angled at least 45 degrees above the ground. It is used for
the ball to slide upward then
into the hole.
3. Pines. They are used to hold the target area in place. The pines may
measure 2.5 inches in height and
0.157 inches thick made of metal, plastic or anything that prevents the unit
from moving.
4. This is a bridge or barrier from which the ball touches before it goes
inside the hole. It measures
0,591inches from the wall, and 1.969 inches lengthwise while curved in the
middle of the target area 5.315
inches above the hole. The berries improves scoring from a greatef distance.
At least it may be bright
orange in color separating it from the body color.
5. This is a button you press to push the ball out of the hole. The button is
not necessary when an opening is
left for the ball to get out automatically at the sides where the ball does
not get in contact with anything on
its way into the hole.
6. This is the hole where the ball has to go to make a point. The hole
measures 4 inches in diameter and is
suspended above the ground at least 4 inches.
7. Wall. A wall curved in words. The ball may hit the wall and the ball drops
into the hole.
8. There is at least 7.480 inches.
9. The target area is around 8.858 inches long.
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