Beep Baseball: A Totally Different Ball Game
Aqil Sajjad of the Boston Renegades
Photo © Bill Le
Building Self-Esteem On and Off the Field
The metal bat pings as it squarely contacts the baseball. Within a split second, the batter is sprinting, arms pumping. He intently charges over and past the base while the fielders scramble for the ball and nearly collide in their haste.
In less than six seconds, the play is over.
Oh, did I mention that the batter and fielders can’t see?
Beep baseball is an intense sport. This game was designed specifically for the visually impaired, but the game modifications are not concessions—they demand sharply-honed skills. The devoted players build self-esteem and muscle as they prepare for their season games and, ultimately, the annual world series tournament.
How the Game Is Played
Beep baseball, as the name implies, is played with a softball-sized ball outfitted with a...
