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Since a good kicker will often connect with a rolling ball, strikes and strikeouts are infrequent. The ball is very large and soft in comparison to a baseball or softball, so fielding is different as well: catching fly balls can be easier, but throwing the ball can be harder. Thus, the dynamics and strategy considerations of kickball turn out somewhat differently from those of baseball, softball, or Over-the-line . Some leagues do not allow the bunt, emphasizing more on kicking for power (The bunt is considered "cheap" by some, as the defense cannot field it very well). Even if the ball hits a runner, the ball is still a live ball. Other rules, often introduced at children's games where there are insufficient members of a given team, include the "ghost runner" rule, where a player on base can return to the plate leaving a "ghost runner" who advances one base for each base advanced by the kicker. In 1998, an adult kickball league, The World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA), was founded in Washington, DC. The sport grew quickly in popularity and spread across the country as a fun alternative to adult softball and soccer leagues. WAKA is currently the largest of organized adult kickball leagues but many other independent leagues operate throughout the United States. SEE ALSO OTHER
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