PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

STRIKING/FIELD GAMES

PE and Health, Week 5-6

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Inning
A segment of the game consisting of two halves,

VOCABULARY
where each team gets a turn to bat and a turn to field.
A standard softball game has seven innings.

Strike Zone
02 The area over home plate between the batter's knees
and shoulders where a pitch must pass to be called a
strike if the batter does not swing.

Bunt
03 A batting technique where the batter lightly taps the
ball into play without swinging the bat fully, often to
advance a runner.

Double Play
04 A defensive play in which two offensive players are
put out because of continuous action.

Steal
05 When a base runner advances to the next base while
the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate.
 SUBTOPIC 1:
Positioning, Relationship with People,
Relationship with Objects
HISTORY
The name “softball” dates to 1926. The name was coined by Walter
Hakanson of the YMCA at a meeting of the National Recreation Congress.
Other name for softball are “indoor baseball,” “kitten ball,” “diamond ball,”
“mush ball,” and “pumpkin ball.” The name softball had spread across the
United States by 1930, similar sports with different rules and name were
being played all over the United States and Canada. The formation of the
Joint Rules committee on Softball in 1934 standardized the rules and
naming throughout the United States. The 117th meeting of the
International Olympics Committee held in Singapore in July 2005, voted to
drop softball and baseball as Olympics sports for the 2012 Summer
Olympics Games.
 THE KEY PLAYERS AND THEIR JOBS
Role Description Pitcher Skills
Throws the ball to the batter, aiming to Strong arm, accuracy, mental
Pitcher get strikes and prevent hits. Also fields toughness, and quick reflexes.
balls hit near the pitcher’s mound.

Catches pitches, prevents stolen Strong arm, quick reflexes, good

Catcher bases, and fields bunts. Communicates communication, and ability to
with the pitcher to call pitches. handle physical contact.

Fields balls hit near first base, catches Good catching ability, quick
First throws from other infielders to get outs reflexes, and strong defensive
Baseman at first base. skills.

Fields balls hit between first and Quick reflexes, agility, and good
Second second base, covers second base on throwing accuracy.
Baseman steal attempts, and turns double plays.
 THE KEY PLAYERS AND THEIR JOBS
Role Description Pitcher Skills
Fields balls hit between second and Strong arm, quick reflexes, agility,
Shortstop third base, covers second base on and good defensive instincts.
steal attempts, and turns double plays.

Fields balls hit near third base, covers Strong arm, quick reflexes, and
Third third base on steal attempts, and good defensive skills.
Baseman makes long throws to first base.

Fields balls hit to the left side of the Speed, strong arm, and good
Left Fielder outfield, backs up third base, and catching ability.
makes throws to the infield.

Covers the most ground in the outfield, Speed, strong arm, and excellent
Center fields balls hit to center field, and catching ability.
Fielder backs up other outfielders.
 THE KEY PLAYERS AND THEIR JOBS
Role Description Pitcher Skills
Fields balls hit to the right side of the Strong arm, speed, and good
Right Fielder outfield, backs up first base, and catching ability.
makes long throws to third base.

Hits the ball pitched by the pitcher, aiming to Good hand-eye coordination, batting
Batter/ get on base or drive in runs. / Runs the bases technique, and strategic thinking. /
Baserunner after hitting the ball or getting on base Speed, awareness, and good decision-
through a walk or hit-by-pitch. making.

Left Fielder
SUBTOPIC 2:
Scoring, Prevent Scoring, Restart,
Play, and Transition
WORKED EXAMPLE
In softball, the basic scoring rules are straightforward and essential for understanding how
the game is played. Here are the key points:

Scoring Runs Home Runs Innings

A run is scored when a player If a batter hits the ball over the A standard softball game consists of
successfully advances around all outfield fence in fair territory, it is seven innings. Each inning is divided
four bases (first, second, third, and considered a home run. The batter into two halves: the top (where the
home plate) and touches home and any runners on base can round visiting team bats) and the bottom
plate. all the bases and score runs. (where the home team bats).
Players can advance bases by The team with the most runs at the end
hitting the ball, being walked of the seven innings wins the game. If
(receiving four balls), or as a result the game is tied after seven innings,
of an error by the opposing team. extra innings are played until a winner is
determined.
WORKED EXAMPLE
In softball, the basic scoring rules are straightforward and essential for understanding how
the game is played. Here are the key points:

Outs Walks and Hits Errors

Each team gets three outs per half- A batter can reach first base by Defensive errors can allow batters or
inning. An out can occur in several being walked (receiving four balls) runners to advance additional bases.
ways, such as a strikeout, a flyout or by hitting the ball and safely Errors occur when a fielder misplays a
(catching a hit ball before it touches reaching a base without being put ball, allowing a runner to reach a base
the ground), or a tag out (tagging a out. they otherwise would not have.
runner with the ball while they are
not on a base).
Match the image of the equipment in softball in Column A with the correct description in Column B using
a line.
Column A Column B
1.
a. The ball used in the game, typically larger and softer than a
baseball.
2.
b. Protects batters from head injuries
c. They can be made of aluminum, composite materials, or
wood. They come in different lengths and weights to suit the
player’s preference and league regulations.
d. Includes a jersey, pants, and often a cap or visor
3.
e. Each player uses it to catch the ball. They vary in size and
design depending on the player’s position
4.
f. Specialized shoes with cleats provide traction on the field.
They can be metal, TPU, or rubber molded, depending on the
5.
league rules.

6.

EXPLICITATION
Activity 2: Double Matching Type
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Match the role of a player in playing softball with the correct description.
Column A Column B
1. Pitcher a. Fields balls hit near third base, covers third base on steal attempts, and
2. Catcher makes long throws to first base.
b. Fields balls hit to the left side of the outfield, backs up third base, and
3. First Baseman makes throws to the infield.
4. Second Baseman c. Covers the most ground in the outfield, fields balls hit to center field, and
5. Shortstop backs up other outfielders.
6. Third Baseman d. Fields balls hit to the right side of the outfield, backs up first base, and
makes long throws to third base.
7. Left Fielder e. Hits the ball pitched by the pitcher, aiming to get on base or drive in runs. /
8. Center Fielder Runs the bases after hitting the ball or getting on base through a walk or hit-
9. Right Fielder by pitch.
f. Throws the ball to the batter, aiming to get strikes and prevent hits. Also
10. Batter/Baserunner fields balls hit near the pitcher’s mound.
g. Catches pitches, prevents stolen bases, and fields bunts. Communicates
with the pitcher to call pitches.
h. Fields balls hit near first base, catches throws from other infielders to get
outs at first base.
i. Fields balls hit between first and second base, covers second base on steal
attempts, and turns double plays.
j. Fields balls hit between second and third base, covers second base on steal

EXPLICITATION
attempts, and turns double plays.

Activity 2: Double Matching Type

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LESSON ACTIVITY
Activity 3: Player Positions
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Instructions: Write the name and mark the

approximate location (x, y) coordinates of each
of the ten player positions (nine defensive
positions and one offensive position) on the
softball field.