Target Zone Softball Game
Modified softball game where batters call their hit direction before pitching and score bonus points for accuracy through target zones
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About This Activity
Modified softball game where batters call their hit direction before pitching and score bonus points for accuracy through target zones
Quick Info
high
24
Two diamonds minimum 25m x 25m each with 10m separation = 60m x 30m total
Equipment Required
Softball bats
2 (one per diamond)
Softballs
6-8 (3-4 per diamond for continuous play)
Bases
8 (4 per diamond)
Target hoops
6 (3 per diamond - left/centre/right zones)
Fielding mitts
16-32 ideally (1 per student), minimum 8 (shared)
Scorekeeping materials
2 small whiteboards or paper per diamond
Softball Equipment
As needed
Hoops
As needed
Mitts
As needed
Net Materials
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Softball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Skills
Throwing
Team Play
Decision Making
Hopping
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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