Short Throw Pick-Up Drill
Partner drill developing proper fielding technique for retrieving ground balls at short distances with correct footwork and body positioning
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About This Activity
Partner drill developing proper fielding technique for retrieving ground balls at short distances with correct footwork and body positioning
Quick Info
moderate
20
30m x 20m for class of 30 (10 pairs)
Equipment Required
Softballs or tennis balls
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Softball mitts
2 per pair (30 total)
Cones for marking channels
40 cones (4 per pair channel)
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Individual Practice
Skill Progression
Skills
Throwing
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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