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Rotating Positions Small-Sided Softball

Small-sided 5v5 softball games with systematic position rotation allowing all students to experience different fielding roles while applying learned techniques in game context

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About This Activity

Small-sided 5v5 softball games with systematic position rotation allowing all students to experience different fielding roles while applying learned techniques in game context

Quick Info

high
30
60m x 40m for 3 diamonds with safety spacing

Equipment Required

Softball bases

12 bases (4 per diamond × 3 games)

Softball bats

3-6 bats (1-2 per diamond)

Softballs

6-9 balls (2-3 per diamond)

Softball mitts

30 mitts (1 per student or share)

Bibs

15 bibs in two colours

Cones for boundaries

20-30 cones

Softball Equipment

As needed

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Softball

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather