1. One team is in the field while the other team is at bat. The batter faces the building and throws the ball at the steps as hard as he/she can. The ball must hit the steps and bounce back into the street.

2. The batter is out if someone in the field catches the ball on a fly.

3. Otherwise, it is a hit. The number of bases the ghost runners advance is determined by the number of times the ball bounces before it is caught.
(1 bounce = single, 2 bounces = double, 3 bounces = a triple, 4 or more bounces = a home run)

Another way to score is if you bobble the ball, it’s a single. If the ball gets by you untouched, it’s a double. Hits can be determined by the distance of the ball flight.

4. If the ball goes over your head, it is an automatic home run.

5. Make sure to keep track of your bounces and the locations of your ghost runners. Runs are scored the same as in baseball. There are three outs per team per inning. You can play a seven-inning or nine-inning game.