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- Year 10
Base running and game strategies
I can run between bases to score runs and avoid being out.
- Year 10
Base running and game strategies
I can run between bases to score runs and avoid being out.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: running hard immediately after making contact gives a batter the best chance of reaching 1st base.
- Move: hitting the ball away from the bases teammates are running to, gives them a greater chance of reaching their base.
- Think: constantly considering the situation of the game will help make decisions to benefit the team.
- Feel: committing to action in the face of a challenge shows tenacity.
- Connect: assessing your team’s strengths can help to build a team strategy more likely to score runs.
Keywords
Situation - a combination of factors such as outs, runners and the score which impact decisions
1st base - the first of the four bases
Run - both the name given to a score when a batter visits all 4 bases and gets home, and the method of getting between bases
Common misconception
Pupils often pay little attention to strategy and think only of themselves and not what the team needs. Many will only think of hitting the ball as hard and as far as they can.
Encourage pupils to consider team strategy, e.g. the batting line up based on strengths of the team. Stronger hitters bring others home and in some cases, a safe hit is much more useful to a team than trying to slog and getting caught or struck out.
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Equipment
bases, softballs, bats, cones, gloves
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
