SOFTBALL
Softball was said to be founded in 1887. What other things were happening historically in the United States during the times around 1880? Click here to view some history about softball and the development of the sport.
Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and Social Responsibility
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STAY BEHIND THE BACKSTOP AND FENCES AT ALL TIMES WHEN YOUR TEAM IS AT BAT. Display respect for your fellow classmates during all activity. Because we are using bats, it is even more reason to make sure you and your teammates are paying attention while you or someone else is batting.
SAFETY !!!
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SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY!
All students must pay attention while the ball is in motion at all times to avoid injury.
All students must pay attention while the ball is in motion at all times to avoid injury.
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OUCH!!! PAY ATTENTION!
...or you may suffer the same fate as this athlete!!!
Defensive and offensive skills
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DEFENSIVE SKILLS:
Communication with teammates
Throwing
Catching
Fielding - grounders, fly ball
Defensive strategy - infield/outfield adjustments
OFFENSIVE SKILLS:
Communication with teammates
Pitching
Batting (learning safety while batting) - Controlled hitting. Can you intentionally hit the ball to left or right field?
Base running