Transcript FOOTBALL - Austin Independent School District

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
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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
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
HOW TO PLAY
 Teams consist of 10 players: 1st, 2nd and 3rd baseman, Shortstop, Left fielder,
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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
SOFTBALL SAFETY
 Players should wear proper shoes, fielding gloves when
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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.
EQUIPMENT
Bat
Batting Tee
Glove
Softball
Bases
T-BALL/SOFTBALL FIELD
BATTING
When a player hits the ball that has been
pitched or hits a ball off a tee
BATTING SKILL CUES 6th Grade
1. Face home plate with feet
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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
BATTING POSITION
Batting position for
hitting a ball off a
tee
Batting position for hitting a ball pitched
underhanded
BATTING TEAM OBJECTIVE
(OFFENSE)
Hit the ball off the Tee
Run/Wheel around the bases
STRIKE ZONE
The area over the plate from knees of the batter
to the shoulders
STRIKE
When a player swings at the ball and misses. If a player
gets 3 strikes, they are out.
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
HIT/RUN
HIT
RUN
A ball hit such that the
A point scored by
touching home plate
after touching all other
bases
batter can advance
safely to a base
FAIR & FOUL
FAIR BALL
A ball that is put into
play within the
field of play
FOUL BALL
Ball hit out of the
playing area before
it reaches 1st or 3rd
base.
FIELDING
When a player retrieves a ball in their glove that is hit
by a batter
FIELDING SKILL CUES 7th Grade
1. Align the body with the ball.
2. Use a forward stride stance.
3. Tuck the chin and eyes on ball.
4. Keep the arms and hands relaxed.
5. Hold the hands out in front of the body.
6. Give with the ball on contact.
7. Bring ball up to dominant hip to throw.
FIELDING TEAM OBJECTIVE
(DEFENSE)
Strike out the batter
Throw ball to player
defending the base
before runner touches
base
Tag base runner with ball
Catch ball in air
FLYBALL
A ball that is hit high up into
the air; If caught it equals
an out
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
Strike out the batter
Tag base runner with ball
Catch ball in air
Throw ball to player
defending the base
before runner touches
base
INFIELDERS
1st baseman, 2nd baseman, short stop, 3rd
baseman, catcher, and pitcher
RIGHT
CENTER
OUTFIELDERS
Right center fielder, left center fielder, left fielder,
and right fielder
RIGHT
CENTER
BASE
One of four stations that must be reached in
order to score a run
2nd BASE
3rd
1st BASE
BASE
HOME PLATE
BASERUNNING SKILL CUES
8th Grade
1. Running stride and
run over or past first
base.
2. Run in a straight
path between bases
3. Focus on the base
not the ball.
4. Touch all bases.
PITCHING
The act of throwing the ball
underhanded to the batter
PITCHING CUES (High School)
1. Forward Stride Position (Opposite foot forward
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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
Cognition Information
IDENTIFY THE SOFTBALL
Hockey Puck
Tennis Ball
Soccer Ball
Basketball
Softball
IDENTIFY THE PERSON
PLAYING TEE BALL
Golf
Hockey
Tennis
Tee-Ball
IDENTIFY THE PLAYERS USING
A TEE FOR BATTING
Tee Ball
Hitting a
Pitched Ball
WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?
Pitching
Batting
Fielding
Base running
WHY SHOULD I PLAY TBALL/SOFTBALL?
Playing softball is
good for my
cardiovascular
health
Playing softball
stimulates my
brain
Playing softball
keeps my
muscles strong
Playing softball
allows me to
play with friends
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
WHAT DOES TEAMWORK AND
BEING A GOOD SPORT LOOK
LIKE?
Cognition
Assessments Tools
IDENTIFY THE SOFTBALL
IDENTIFY THE PERSON
PLAYING T- BALL
IDENTIFY THE PLAYERS USING
A TEE FOR BATTING
WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?
WHY SHOULD I PLAY
T-BALL/SOFTBALL?
HOW WILL T-BALL/SOFTBALL
BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
THIS IS WHAT SPORTSMANSHIP
LOOKS LIKE