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- Year 10
Fielding and throwing techniques
I can accurately stop and throw a softball to the intended target.
- Year 10
Fielding and throwing techniques
I can accurately stop and throw a softball to the intended target.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: a low squat and grounded glove position allows fielders to collect ground balls.
- Move: selecting and performing a fast overarm or underarm throw can help beat runners to the base and get them out.
- Think: fielders need to be alert to cover bases when teammates are required to field the ball elsewhere.
- Feel: perseverance with practice tasks is required when learning to use unfamiliar equipment.
- Connect: sensitivity towards others is required to build up the confidence in others after a dropped catch.
Keywords
Softball glove - a padded mitt worn on the non-throwing hand to help catch and control the ball during play
Underarm throw - a throwing action where the arm doesn't go above the shoulder
Overarm throw - a throwing action where the arm is raised above the shoulder
Common misconception
Pupils often assume that a fielder needs to be stationed on each base and that it is the job of other fielders to get the ball to them while they remain with their base.
Use the third section of this lesson to introduce the idea that fielding positions should be fluid and that infielders, especially, should always be alert to the idea of leaving bases or covering other bases.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Fielding and throwing techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Fielding and throwing techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
gloves, balls, cones, bases
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
