Softball 101: Introduction to the Game

Softball 101: Introduction to the Game

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will I practise, consolidate and refine

my skills to improve my

performance.

 HWB 2-22a 

What do you already know about softball?

What is Softball?

Softball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 10 players. The objective is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball and running around four bases.

Equipment

The game is played with a larger ball than baseball and a smaller field. The players use a glove, bat, and helmet for safety.

Field Layout

The softball field has four bases placed in a diamond shape. The distance between bases is shorter than in baseball.

Basic Rules

The game consists of innings, and each team takes turns playing offense and defense. Players must make plays to get opponents out.

Pitching and Hitting

The pitcher throws the ball underhand, and the batter attempts to hit the ball with the bat. Hitting techniques and strategies will be discussed.

Fielding and Base Running

Fielders must catch or retrieve the ball to make outs, and runners aim to advance around the bases to score runs.

Conclusion

Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship in softball.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.