This unit develops Year 8 students into strategic softball players who understand how individual skills contribute to team success. By systematically building technical proficiency in fielding, throwing, hitting, and pitching, students learn to make tactical decisions that shift momentum between attack and defence. The progression from isolated skill development to competitive game application ensures students can perform under pressure whilst demonstrating leadership and fair play.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Catching & Fielding Basics
1h 3min

Big Question:

How can mastering the fundamentals of catching and fielding transform you into a confident softball player?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the knowledge and understanding of the basic fundamentals of softball including catching, fielding, and batting grip
  • • To be able to perform different types of catches (fly balls and ground balls) under control using correct technique

Lesson 2

Throwing Techniques & Control
1h 6min

Big Question:

How can choosing the right throwing technique give your team a tactical advantage in softball?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform both underarm and overarm throws with accurate technique and appropriate power
  • • To understand when and why to use different throwing techniques based on distance and game situations

Lesson 3

Fielding Strategy & Decisions
58 min

Big Question:

How can smart fielding decisions turn defence into attack?

Key Objectives:

  • • To perform the basic pick up technique when fielding with correct body positioning and footwork
  • • To understand tactical decisions about which base to throw to in game situations

Lesson 4

Hitting Direction & Rotation
1h

Big Question:

How can I control where the ball goes when I hit it?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand and develop knowledge of the correct methods of hitting the ball and coordinating body rotation
  • • To perform the correct techniques of hitting, body rotation, backing up and retrieving the ball

Lesson 5

Pitching Technique and Accuracy
1h 9min

Big Question:

How can mastering the pitch give your team control of the game?

Key Objectives:

  • • To know how to perform an accurate underarm pitch with correct technique
  • • To know and understand the legal requirements for pitching (height, width, delivery)

Lesson 6

Softball Skills & Assessment
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply all our softball skills effectively in a competitive game while demonstrating leadership and fair assessment?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop knowledge and understanding of hitting and fielding in a competitive environment
  • • To hit the ball correctly and accurately using direction and control