Middle School Physical Education – 7th Grade
Softball:
Softball is a game that began as a result of an impromptu interaction between two Ivy League alums. A reporter, who saw it, invented the game, which was originally played indoors. The game was eventually taken outdoors and in 1926 was given the official name of softball. This sport is the number one team sport participated in in the United States.
Students will participate in a variety of drills and lead up games to increase their basic softball skills, especially throwing and catching with a mitt and learning how to bat the ball correctly. The goal for all students is to have the skills and knowledge necessary to play a beginning level game of softball.
Objectives:
1. Understand the knowledge of basic rules, skills and terminology of softball.
2. Demonstrate the proper mechanics for beginning softball skills: throwing, catching with a mitt, pitching, batting, and base running.
3. Understand softball player positions.
4. Continue to develop teamwork strategies.
5. Demonstrate characteristics of cooperation, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Pacing Guide:
It is recommended that the softball unit be taught in nine class sessions.
Unit Assessment:
Students will be evaluated with a written and/or skill assessment to determine that the unit objectives have been met. Students will also be assessed through teacher observation of skills and knowledge of rules during game play.