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Students will be able to demonstrate proper throwing, catching, and batting techniques in softball while showing good sportsmanship and teamwork.

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Students will improve hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and gross motor skills through softball activities.

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Students will practice effective communication and cooperation while participating in team-based softball drills and mini-games.

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How do proper throwing, catching, and batting techniques help us play softball safely and successfully as a team?

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Lead students through 5 minutes of dynamic stretching including arm circles, leg swings, and light jogging to prepare muscles for softball activities.

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💪🏽Here's a STRETCHING routine you can use in any PE lesson + learn the muscles (part 1)

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Demonstrate proper overhand throwing: step with opposite foot, rotate hips and shoulders, follow through toward target. Emphasize the 'T' position and proper grip.

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Show proper catching stance: ready position, watch the ball, use two hands when possible, secure the ball against the body. Practice with soft tosses first.

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How To Catch A Softball/Baseball For Beginners

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Direct Instruction: Basic Batting Stance

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Direct Instruction: Basic Batting Stance

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Teach proper batting stance: feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands together on bat, eye on the ball. Practice dry swings before using balls.

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Students work in pairs, 10 feet apart, practicing throwing and catching. Teacher circulates to provide feedback and ensure safety. Gradually increase distance.

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Divide class into 4 groups rotating through stations: throwing accuracy, catching practice, batting tee work, and base running. Students can collaborate using Padlet to share tips and encouragement at each station.

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Students complete individual challenges: 5 accurate throws to target, catch 3 consecutive tosses, hit 3 balls off tee into fair territory.

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For struggling students: use larger, softer balls; shorter throwing distances; lower tee height; provide additional demonstrations and one-on-one coaching.

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For advanced students: practice fielding ground balls, work on different batting grips, introduce basic base stealing techniques, or lead a drill with classmates.

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Use a checklist to observe students during activities: proper throwing form, safe catching technique, appropriate batting stance, positive teamwork behaviors.

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Students work with partners to provide feedback on each other's throwing and catching form using simple criteria: 'Looks good,' 'Getting better,' or 'Needs practice.'

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Students rate their own performance on a 1-3 scale for throwing, catching, and batting, then identify one area they want to improve next class.

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End-of-unit practical assessment where students demonstrate all three skills (throw, catch, bat) while teacher scores using a rubric focusing on safety and technique.

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Gather students in a circle to discuss: What was the most challenging skill today? How did teamwork help you improve? What safety rules did we follow?

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Ask volunteers to demonstrate one skill learned today while class identifies the key technique points (step, rotate, follow through for throwing).

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Before leaving, students answer on paper: 1) Name one softball skill you practiced today, 2) How did you help a classmate? 3) What do you want to practice more?

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Briefly introduce what's coming next: 'Next class we'll put these skills together in a modified softball game and learn about fielding positions.'

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Practice throwing and catching with a family member for 10 minutes using any soft ball. Focus on proper form rather than speed or distance.

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Research one famous softball player and write 3 facts about them to share next class. Students could compile their findings on a class Padlet for everyone to see.

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A number of former Little League Softball players have gone on to have notable professional and Olympic careers.

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Complete a worksheet reviewing softball safety rules and equipment. Focus on why each rule helps keep players safe during games and practice.

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Write a short paragraph about today's lesson: What skill felt easiest? Which was hardest? How did you encourage your teammates? What goal will you set for next class?