Lesson 3: Fielding
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate the ability to field a ball being struck at them.
What strategies will I need to successfully catch the ball?
Ensuring safe movement patterns when catching
1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.
2.12.13 Applies movement concepts and principles (e.g., force, motion, rotation) to analyze and improve performance of self and/or others in a selected skill (e.g., overhand throw, back squat, archery).
DOK Level 1: Recognize safe movement patterns when fielding in baseball/softball
DOK Level 2: Show proper mechanics to safely partake in fielding drills
The distance in which the ball is coming from
The ball can either be struck with a bat or thrown
Different types and sizes of balls to ensure safety
Students will be assessed using a skills checklist