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
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