<P> The game is very similar to kickball , with one team kicking ( sometimes called `` batting '' despite the lack of bats ) and the other team fielding . The primary difference is that , rather than small bases intended for a single runner per base , large bases that can accommodate multiple runners are used , giving the game its names , `` big base '' or `` matball '' ( when played indoors , in a gym , mats are often used for the bases ) . As a result of allowing multiple runners , usually unlimited , per base , there are usually no force - outs , although some variants limit the number of runners per base and allow force - outs . In some cases , a kicking team is retired after a set number of outs ( often three or five ) , but in other cases outs are not counted , and play continues until all members of the kicking team have kicked , ensuring that everyone gets to participate . The number of innings varies , often changing even from game to game , to fit the game to an allotted time ; when outs are not counted each inning is longer , and so fewer innings are played . </P>
<P> The game is very similar to kickball , with one team kicking ( sometimes called `` batting '' despite the lack of bats ) and the other team fielding . The primary difference is that , rather than small bases intended for a single runner per base , large bases that can accommodate multiple runners are used , giving the game its names , `` big base '' or `` matball '' ( when played indoors , in a gym , mats are often used for the bases ) . As a result of allowing multiple runners , usually unlimited , per base , there are usually no force - outs , although some variants limit the number of runners per base and allow force - outs . In some cases , a kicking team is retired after a set number of outs ( often three or five ) , but in other cases outs are not counted , and play continues until all members of the kicking team have kicked , ensuring that everyone gets to participate . The number of innings varies , often changing even from game to game , to fit the game to an allotted time ; when outs are not counted each inning is longer , and so fewer innings are played . </P>
how many outs are there in mat ball
how many outs are there in mat ball
often three or five ) , but in other cases outs are not counted
often three or five ) , but in other cases outs are not counted