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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