steve84 said:
I wouldn't like that at all. When I played little league back in the dark ages, the rule was 4 foul balls and your out. Hated it then, and would now. Of course that rule didn't apply to anyone but little league in Houston in the 1960's, not sure? Punishment for a good at bat, don't think so.
I could see the rationale as games (at least ours) had a 45 or 50 minute limit, so it was nice to move it along so everyone maximizes playing time.
On other hand, these were not expert batters and any kid who could foul it that many times SHOULD be rewarded. Could see it either way.
We had house rules in our own pick-up games where certain foul balls (and even HOME RUNS) were an out if you hit them over the fence due to the hassle of retrieving the ball!