Four-Person Pitching Station with Batter and Fielder
Small group rotation combining pitching accuracy, bunting technique, base running, and fielding in progressive game scenarios
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About This Activity
Small group rotation combining pitching accuracy, bunting technique, base running, and fielding in progressive game scenarios
Quick Info
moderate
24
40m x 30m for 8 stations of four students (32 total)
Equipment Required
Softballs
8 (1 per station)
Softball bats
8 (1 per station)
Bases or base markers
16 (home plate and first base per station x 8)
Target hoops
8 (1 per station)
Mitts/catching gloves
16 (2 per station minimum for pitcher and catcher)
Cones for boundaries
32 (4 per station marking area)
Softball Equipment
As needed
Bases
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Gloves
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Skills
Running
Throwing
Catching
Batting
Teaching Focus
Team Challenge
Progressive Challenge
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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