Lesson Objective

Students will demonstrate proper form for hitting a baseball/softball off a tee and when pitched.

Identify strategies to be successful when hitting a baseball/softball that is moving and off a tee.

What movement patterns are necessary to hit a pitch in baseball/softball?

1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.

3.12.4 Implements and provides feedback to improve performance without prompting from teacher.

3.12.6 Applies best practices for participating safely in physical activity (e.g., injury prevention, spacing, hydration, use of equipment, implementation of rules, sun protection).

DOK Level 1: Recall the proper stance and mechanics to hit a pitch

DOK Level 2: Modify mechanics to improve success rate when hitting in baseball/softball

Students can hit off a tee or a ball being pitched
The distance/angle the ball is being pitched or thrown from

Students will be assessed using a skills checklist