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Softball Rules and Basics for 9-12th Grade PE Students

Learn the rules and basics of softball for 9-12th graders in physical education. Covering field dimensions, positions, equipment, batting stance, hits, bunting techniques, and sportsmanship. Have fun playing!

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Softball Rules and Basics for 9-12th Grade PE Students

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  1. Softball9-12th Grade Physical Education Eric Newell

  2. Rules • Home team- field first • Away team- bats first • 9 players on each team • Teacher pitches • 3 Strikes= 1 Out • 3 Outs= 1 Inning

  3. Field

  4. Field Dimensions 60 feet 60 feet 60 feet 60 feet 46 feet

  5. 8 Positions By Numbers 7 9 6 4 5 8 3 1 2 1- Pitcher 6- Shortstop 2- Catcher 7- Left Fielder 3- 1st Baseman 8- Center Fielder 4- 2nd Baseman 9- Right Fielder 5- 3rd Baseman

  6. Equipment Glo Gloves Bats Bases Softballs No Cleats

  7. Difference in Gloves Right- Handed Thrower Left-Handed Thrower

  8. Strike Zone • Height- Letters to Knees • Width- Corners of Plate • *Umpire’s Discretion

  9. Batting Stance • Hands together • Feet Square to Plate • Comfortable

  10. Different Types of Hits • Single • Double • Triple • Homerun

  11. SINGLE

  12. DOUBLE

  13. TRIPLE

  14. HOMERUN!

  15. Purpose of Bunting • Move a base runner to next base • Try for a Hit Slide 17

  16. Bunting Technique • Pivot back foot • Place hands closer to barrel • Set angle of bat towards ground • Bunt strikes

  17. Bunt for a Hit SAFE

  18. Never… • Throw Equipment • Argue Calls • Get Distracted OOOPS

  19. Always Remember Good Sportsmanship

  20. Remember it’s a game……..HAVE FUN

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