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SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL. Essential Questions. What is the difference between pitching and throwing in softball ? What is the difference between offense and defense in softball ? How does follow through affect accuracy in a throw?. HISTORY. The first known game of softball was in the late 1800’s

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SOFTBALL

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  1. SOFTBALL

  2. Essential Questions • What is the difference between pitching and throwing in softball? • What is the difference between offense and defense in softball? • How does follow through affect accuracy in a throw?

  3. HISTORY • The first known game of softball was in the late 1800’s • Initially a broom was used instead of a bat • The ball, being soft, was fielded barehanded • George Hancock developed the game using a ball and undersized bat • Farragut Club soon set rules for the game, which spread quickly to outsiders and the game started being played indoors during the winter and became known as indoor-baseball

  4. HISTORY • The name, “Softball,” was coined by Walter Hakanson of the YMCA and by 1930, the name was widely known. The rules were standardized in 1934 • Softball is a popular sport and is now played in school’s, colleges and in the Olympics around the world • Softball is also a popular recreational sport played by people of all ages and abilities

  5. HOW TO PLAY • Teams consist of 10 players: 1st, 2ndand 3rdbaseman, Shortstop, Left fielder, Right fielder, Right center fielder, Right fielder, Pitcher and Catcher • Pitcher for visitor team pitches the ball to the first batter for the home team • When the batter hits a fair ball, they attempt to run around the bases • A run is scored when a base runner runs around all the bases and he/she touches home plate • Fielding Team(Defense)switches to batting team when the batting team has 3 outs. • Outs are determined by catching a fly ball, getting three strikes, throwing the ball to the base before the forced runner gets there or tagging the runner with the ball • The winner is the team that scored the most runs in regulation. If the score is tied after seven innings, teams play extra innings if time allows • A game consists of 7 innings

  6. SOFTBALL SAFETY • Players should wear proper shoes, fielding gloves when catching thrown or batted balls, and helmets when batting. • Players should be aware of all players on the field and their positions. Players not in the game should stay away from the playing area. • Make sure the playing field is debris free. For example, loose equipment, like bats and gloves, should be put away. • Practice proper communication. For example, when a ball is hit to a certain area, defense players should communicate by saying, “Got it,” or “Mine.” • Players should never throw the bat after they hit and should never run with the bat.

  7. EQUIPMENT Batting Tee Bat Glove Softball Bases

  8. T-BALL/SOFTBALL FIELD

  9. BATTING When a player hits the ball that has been pitched or hits a ball off a tee

  10. BATTING SKILL CUES 6th Grade • Face home plate with feet parallel and shoulder width apart • Bend knees slightly with weight on back foot • Hands together knuckles aligned • Lift rear elbow away from body and hold bat off shoulder • Focus on the ball and step forward with the front foot • Swing quickly with both hands on the bat • Follow through

  11. BATTING POSITION Batting position for hitting a ball off a tee Batting position for hitting a ball pitched underhanded

  12. BATTING TEAM OBJECTIVE (OFFENSE) Hitthe ball off the Tee Run/Wheel around the bases

  13. STRIKE ZONE The area over the plate from knees of the batter to the shoulders

  14. STRIKE When a player swings at the ball and misses. If a player gets 3 strikes, they are out.

  15. BALL & WALK BALL WALK A pitch that is out of the strike zone 4 balls, pitches that are out of the strike zone TOO HIGH TOO LOW

  16. HIT/RUN RUN HIT A ball hit such that the batter can advance safely to a base A point scored by touching home plate after touching all other bases

  17. FAIR & FOUL FAIR BALL FOUL BALL A ball that is put into play within the field of play Ball hit out of the playing area before it reaches 1st or 3rd base.

  18. FIELDING When a player retrieves a ball in their glove that is hit by a batter

  19. FIELDING SKILL CUES 7th Grade Align the body with the ball. Use a forward stride stance. Tuck the chin and eyes on ball. Keep the arms and hands relaxed. Hold the hands out in front of the body. Give with the ball on contact. Bring ball up to dominant hip to throw.

  20. FIELDING TEAM OBJECTIVE(DEFENSE) Tag base runner with ball Strike out the batter Catch ball in air Throw ball to player defending the base before runner touches base

  21. FLYBALL A ball that is hit high up into the air; If caught it equals an out

  22. OUT Having a play ended by catching a fly ball, getting three strikes, throwing the ball to the base before the forced runner gets there or tagging the runner with the ball Tag base runner with ball Strike out the batter Catch ball in air Throw ball to player defending the base before runner touches base

  23. INFIELDERS 1st baseman, 2nd baseman, short stop, 3rd baseman, catcher, and pitcher RIGHT CENTER

  24. OUTFIELDERS Right center fielder, left center fielder, left fielder, and right fielder RIGHT CENTER

  25. BASE One of four stations that must be reached in order to score a run 2nd BASE 1st BASE 3rd BASE HOME PLATE

  26. BASERUNNING SKILL CUES8thGrade • Running stride and run over or past first base. • Run in a straight path between bases • Focus on the base not the ball. • Touch all bases.

  27. PITCHING The act of throwing the ball underhanded to the batter

  28. PITCHING CUES (High School) • Forward Stride Position (Opposite foot forward from throwing hand) • Face the target (Shoulders square to target) • Hold the ball in the glove or have hand at waist level. • Bend the trunk slightly forward at waist level. • Hand way back • Keep Feet on ground • Release forward toward target

  29. Cognition Information

  30. IDENTIFY THE SOFTBALL Hockey Puck Tennis Ball Soccer Ball Basketball Softball

  31. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING TEE BALL Golf Golf Tennis Tee-Ball Hockey

  32. IDENTIFY THE PLAYERS USING A TEE FOR BATTING Tee Ball Hitting a Pitched Ball

  33. WHAT SKILL AM I DOING? Pitching Fielding Base running Batting

  34. WHY SHOULD I PLAY T-BALL/SOFTBALL? Playing softball keeps my muscles strong Playing softball allows me to play with friends Playing softball is good for my cardiovascular health Playing softball stimulates my brain

  35. HOW WILL T-BALL/SOFTBALL HELP ME IN MY LIFE? Playing softball keeps me at a healthy weight Physical activity such as softball keeps me active and alert and keeps me from being tired Playing softball is a great way to have fun and make friends

  36. WHAT DOES TEAMWORK AND BEING A GOOD SPORT LOOK LIKE?

  37. Cognition Assessments Tools

  38. IDENTIFY THE SOFTBALL

  39. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING T- BALL

  40. IDENTIFY THE PLAYERS USING A TEE FOR BATTING

  41. WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?

  42. WHY SHOULD I PLAY T-BALL/SOFTBALL?

  43. HOW WILL T-BALL/SOFTBALL BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

  44. THIS IS WHAT SPORTSMANSHIP LOOKS LIKE

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