Fielding Tactical Decision-Making Scenarios
Interactive classroom or field-based activity teaching students to analyse game situations and make appropriate decisions about which base to throw to when fielding
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About This Activity
Interactive classroom or field-based activity teaching students to analyse game situations and make appropriate decisions about which base to throw to when fielding
Quick Info
low
25
Softball diamond area 25m x 25m, or classroom with visual aids
Equipment Required
Softball bases
4 bases (or markers)
Whiteboard and markers
1 set
Scenario cards
5-6 cards
Softball (demonstration only)
1
Softball Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Cards
As needed
Softball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Skills
Tactics
Game Sense
Decision Making
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Assessment
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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