Resource
Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
12
Activities in which players strike a ball and then score points by advancing to designated areas. Fielders retrieve the object and return it to a specified place to stop points from being scored and to get opponents out.
Progression
Simple
- Avoid getting out (offensive)
- Use speed and decision making to run quickly in order to advance and gain points
Moderately Complex
- Defending space (defensive)
- Position to cover space in field to prevent opposition from scoring
Complex
- Score runs (offensive)
- Advance the runner by choosing an area to hit the ball to facilitate scoring runs
Living Skills Connections
- What living skills are important to being a valuable team member?
- How can communicating with teammates increase chances of success when fielding?
- How does experimenting with different strategies allow for better results in a game?
These strategies transfer to:
- playing cricket
- playing beep baseball
- playing stickball
Tactical Awareness
- What are effective tactics to try and prevent the batting team from scoring runs?
- Why is it important to use different amounts of force when hitting the ball?
- Why is it important to make appropriate decisions about when to run and when to remain where you are while on offense?
