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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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About This Activity

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