L1 Softball

Introduction

Batters must follow the same order throughout the whole game
The batter is out if and when:
- Three strikes have been called
- Fly ball is caught

Runners must touch the each base in order
Runners must be on the base until the ball leave the pitcher’s hand
After a fly ball is caught, runner must touch the occupied base before advancing
Runner cannot pass another runner that is ahead of him

Students play a modified striking and fielding game, with appropriate rules.

Students are able to execute skills of throwing, catching and hitting and a combination of these skills, with good form to perform intended outcomes
Students are able to bat the ball away from the defending team, catching and throwing accurately to teammates in an attempt to win the game.
When batting, students place the ball in the field of play to aid teammates to move from base to base.
When fielding, students work together to defend open space and bases to cut off batting team’s runs.

Be aware of your role and your responses.

Role and Responses:

Offence
- - Hit the ball during pitch
Defender
- - Catch fly ball
  - Catch ball and throw to teammates to put the runner out
  - Catch the ball in position to put the runner out

Throwing arm swings backward and upward
Elbow moves close to ear level, leading the throw
A forward step is taken with the foot opposite to the throwing arm
During the throw, body rotates to face forward and body weight transfers from back foot to front foot
Elbow straightens before release, with throwing arm reaching forward and downward in follow-through

Eyes focus on and track the oncoming object
Elbows are bent and arms held relaxed at the sides or in front of the body
Arms and feet make adjustments according to the flight path of the oncoming object
Hands grasp object in a well-timed motion
Arms pull in upon contact with object to absorb its force

Hands hold bat near shoulder level with elbows bent at about 90°
To generate force, trunk rotates to the side as the body weight transfers to the back foot prior to the strike
As trunk rotates, bat is swung parallel to ground and body weight shifts from the back foot to the front foot
Bat strikes at the object as the body continues to rotate
Body weight on front foot at contact
Arms follow through, swinging bat over opposite shoulder

Pitcher must take a position with both feet firmly on the ground and with one or both feet in contact with the pitcher's plate
Pitcher must release the ball on the first rotation of the arm
Ball must be delivered with an arc between 1.8m to 3m
Ball must cross the batter striking zone (below the shoulder and above the knees)
Ball must land in the strike zone landing area
Pitching distance varies and can be up to 14m