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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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About This Activity

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