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Progressive Pitching Pairs

Pairs practice legal underarm pitching technique with progressive distance and accuracy targets

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About This Activity

Pairs practice legal underarm pitching technique with progressive distance and accuracy targets

Quick Info

moderate
20
25m x 15m minimum for 8 pairs

Equipment Required

Softballs

1 per pair (15 total for 30 students)

Mitts/catching gloves

1 per student ideally (30), minimum 1 per pair (15)

Target hoops

1 per pair (15)

Pitcher's plate markers

1 per pair (15)

Gloves

As needed

Hoops

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7
Year 9
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Softball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Features

Adaptable
Progressive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Coordination

Values

Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather