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Striking and fielding games: evaluate and improve performance in softball

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This unit will develop batting, pitching and fielding skills unique to softball, such as using a glove and applying the rules around strikes and base running. Pupils will be challenged to evaluate both their own performance and that of others as they apply tenacity to this American game.

Prior knowledge requirements

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Striking and fielding games: evaluate and improve performance in softball

This unit will develop batting, pitching and fielding skills unique to softball, such as using a glove and applying the rules around strikes and base running. Pupils will be challenged to evaluate both their own performance and that of others as they apply tenacity to this American game.

6 lessons
  1. Fielding and throwing techniques
  2. Softball and basic rules
  3. Game play and review of others' performance
  4. Batting techniques
  5. Base running and game strategies
  6. Pitching and catching techniques