Fundamentals to Competition
•Year 9
•Softball
•Multiple pitches set up for tournament play
Alternative: Cones or markers if bases unavailable
Distribute around playing areas for continuous play
Alternative: Tennis balls for modified versions
Distributed to fielding teams
Alternative: Play without gloves using larger balls
Used for accuracy throwing practice
Alternative: Cones for target practice
One per student for self and peer assessment
Alternative: Digital assessment on tablets
One per playing area for tournament tracking
Alternative: Paper scoresheets
Used for random team and role allocation
Alternative: Numbered cones for rotation system
The highest level of skill demonstration showing consistent, automatic execution under any conditions
The final competitive rounds where teams compete for tournament victory
Making tactical decisions based on analysis of the game situation and opponent weaknesses
Evaluating the potential outcomes of tactical decisions before taking action
Inspiring and guiding others towards achieving team goals through positive influence
Acting as an impartial umpire, making fair decisions and maintaining game control
The ability to apply skills learned in one sport to success in related activities
Systematically assessing skill execution and tactical decisions to identify strengths and development areas
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills in coaching and umpiring roles, vocabulary development through technical terms, presenting ideas and giving feedback effectively
Tournament scoring systems, calculating averages and statistics, probability in tactical decision-making, angles and geometry in fielding positions
Forces involved in batting and throwing, momentum and energy transfer, human body systems under exercise stress, physics of ball flight and spin
Spatial awareness and positioning, mapping field layouts and strategies, understanding directions and coordinates for tactical planning
Leadership development, conflict resolution through umpiring, goal setting and personal development, resilience under pressure and handling success/failure
Central position with clear sight lines to all three tournament areas, rotate between games to provide specific feedback
Monitor technical skill execution under pressure, leadership qualities in various roles, sporting behaviour throughout competition
Step in if unsafe play develops, provide tactical coaching support when students are struggling, address any unsporting behaviour immediately
Model professional sporting attitude throughout, demonstrate calm leadership under pressure, show how to provide constructive feedback effectively
Large outdoor space or full sports hall, minimum 40m x 60m, clear run-off areas around all bases
Even, dry surface free from holes, debris, or obstacles that could cause trips or falls
Stop all play immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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