Beat the Ball Diamond Challenge
Runner races around a diamond of 4 bases while fielders throw a ball around the same diamond - will the runner or the ball return to home plate first? Develops throwing accuracy, catching skills, and base running technique.
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Runner races around a diamond of 4 bases while fielders throw a ball around the same diamond - will the runner or the ball return to home plate first? Develops throwing accuracy, catching skills, and base running technique.
Quick Info
high
6
Each diamond needs 15m x 15m minimum space, multiple diamonds need adequate separation (5m minimum)
Equipment Required
Bases or markers
4 per group (if 5 groups = 20 total)
Ball
1 per group
Softball mitts/gloves
1 per student (at least for the 4 fielders per group)
Cones
As needed
Balls
As needed
Softball Gloves
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Softball
Rounders
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Running
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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