Beat the Ball Base Running
An energetic warm-up where runners race around bases while fielders throw the ball around a circle, combining cardiovascular activity with throwing practice
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About This Activity
An energetic warm-up where runners race around bases while fielders throw the ball around a circle, combining cardiovascular activity with throwing practice
Quick Info
high
24
20m x 20m per diamond
Equipment Required
Bases or markers
4 per diamond (8 for two diamonds)
Softball balls
1 per diamond
Cones for additional marking
8-12 optional
Cones
As needed
Small Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Running
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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