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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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
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