Direction Control: Body Position Hitting
Students learn how body position and stance angle control ball direction by hitting pitched balls toward target areas, adjusting stance deliberately to aim hits.
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Students learn how body position and stance angle control ball direction by hitting pitched balls toward target areas, adjusting stance deliberately to aim hits.
Quick Info
moderate
24
30m x 40m minimum for multiple stations with safety zones
Equipment Required
Softball bats
8-10 (1 per group)
Softballs
16-20 (2+ per station, some will be lost/misplaced)
Target cones
16-20 (2 per station creating gates)
Pitcher position markers
8-10 cones marking pitch distance
Boundary cones
30-40 for marking stations and safety zones
Softball Equipment
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Skills
Ball Control
Timing
Body Control
Coordination
Hopping
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Skill Progression
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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