Learning Target: Students will understand the basic rules of Wiffle Ball and practice a proper batting stance and grip.
Warm-up: Light jogging and dynamic stretches (10 minutes).
Lesson Focus: Introduce the game’s objective, basic rules, field setup, and equipment.
Activity: Demonstrate and practice holding the bat, achieving the correct stance, and basic swinging techniques. Students will practice swinging in pairs without hitting the ball to focus on mechanics.
Game Play: No game; focus on understanding and practicing the basic swing.
Reflection/Closure: Review key rules and emphasize the correct grip and safety.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate correct throwing and catching techniques with a partner.
Warm-up: Partner passing using different throws (overhand and underhand) (10 minutes).
Lesson Focus: Demonstrate proper throwing mechanics (stepping with the opposite foot) and catching techniques (hands up, glove target).
Activity: Throwing and catching drills in pairs, gradually increasing distance. Practice stepping and aiming for accurate throws.
Game Play: Short relay throwing games to reinforce proper mechanics.
Reflection/Closure: Discuss improvements in throwing and catching accuracy.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate the correct swing and make contact with the ball consistently.
Warm-up: Agility and reaction drills.
Lesson Focus: Review and refine the batting stance and swing techniques. Discuss the importance of eye-hand coordination.
Activity: Set up batting stations where students practice hitting off a tee and soft toss hitting. Emphasize focus on the ball.
Game Play: Short batting practice rotations where students take turns hitting and fielding.
Reflection/Closure: Highlight good techniques and encourage focus.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate correct fielding techniques and understand positioning on the field.
Warm-up: Reaction and movement drills (quick feet, side shuffles).
Lesson Focus: Demonstrate proper ground ball fielding technique (glove down, two hands) and basic positioning on the field.
Activity: Practice ground balls in pairs or small groups, reinforcing body positioning and glove use. Teach students to throw accurately after fielding.
Game Play: Quick rotations in the field to practice positioning and fielding.
Reflection/Closure: Emphasize the importance of getting in front of the ball.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate the correct way to run the bases and understand when to advance.
Warm-up: Light jogging and dynamic stretches.
Lesson Focus: Explain base running rules and demonstrate how to run through first base, rounding bases, and tagging up.
Activity: Practice base running in small groups, focusing on efficient turns and running through the bases.
Game Play: Relay races that involve running from home to first base or home to second base.
Reflection/Closure: Discuss key points for smart base running and awareness.
Learning Target: Students will combine throwing and fielding skills to make accurate plays.
Warm-up: Partner passing with various distances and targets.
Lesson Focus: Review throwing accuracy and positioning while fielding. Teach students to communicate during fielding plays.
Activity: Fielding drills with an emphasis on throwing accurately to different bases.
Game Play: Small-group scenarios where students field a hit and make a play to a designated base.
Reflection/Closure: Highlight the importance of teamwork and communication in fielding.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate teamwork and apply basic rules in a structured game.
Warm-up: Dynamic stretches and partner passing.
Lesson Focus: Review all basic skills (throwing, catching, hitting, fielding) and discuss game flow.
Activity: Organize small 3v3 or 4v4 mini-games, focusing on playing positions and applying skills.
Game Play: Play short games, rotating teams after each inning.
Reflection/Closure: Discuss what went well in the games and areas to improve.
Learning Target: Students will understand basic offensive and defensive strategies and adjust positioning accordingly.
Warm-up: Reaction drills and partner throwing.
Lesson Focus: Discuss basic game strategies such as advancing runners, making cut-off plays, and positioning for defensive coverage.
Activity: Small-group drills focused on different scenarios (e.g., moving runners, playing defense).
Game Play: 5v5 games where students focus on strategy and proper positioning.
Reflection/Closure: Emphasize key strategic plays and decisions.
Learning Target: Students will play full games, applying all learned skills and strategies.
Warm-up: Quick reaction and agility drills.
Lesson Focus: Review all skills briefly and discuss sportsmanship and teamwork.
Activity: Organize 6v6 or 7v7 games. Students will rotate positions to gain experience in multiple roles.
Game Play: Full games with a focus on playing each position and maintaining teamwork.
Reflection/Closure: Discuss areas of improvement and celebrate skill progress.
Learning Target: Students will demonstrate proficiency in skills, rules, and sportsmanship in a culminating tournament.
Warm-up: Quick agility and throwing warm-up.
Lesson Focus: Reinforce sportsmanship and team dynamics.
Activity: Organize a Wiffle Ball tournament with multiple games. Divide the class into evenly matched teams.
Game Play: Tournament-style games with a brief halftime for team discussions and strategies.
Reflection/Closure: Celebrate participation and reflect on teamwork and skills developed throughout the unit.
Conclude the unit with an assessment, which could include a written quiz on rules and gameplay or an evaluation of individual skills during gameplay.
Provide time for students to reflect on their progress and discuss what they've learned during the unit.