Lesson 1: Power Swing

How can a hitter improve their hitting ability?
What is needed to hit a ball harder and farther?

Torque, Kinetic Link, Extension, Exit Velocity

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

DOK 1: What are the three primary phases of a high-performance swing?

DOK 3: How does the "transfer of weight" from the back leg to the front leg affect the force applied to the ball?

Baseball and softball are metaphors for life’s "game of failure," where even the best players fail 70% of the time. This unit teaches resilience and stress management under pressure. Beyond the diamond, the communication required to coordinate a double play or a relay throw mirrors the collaborative dynamics of a professional workplace or a community project. Mastering these skills builds the "one-pitch focus" needed to handle complex, high-stakes tasks in any career.

Use a variety of baseball/softball bats, use a variety of baseballs/softballs
Group like abilities for safety

Students will be able to analyze a person swinging a bat and offer suggestions for improvement.

• Regulation baseballs and softballs

• Aluminum and wood bats 

• Batting tees and hitting nets

• Full set of catcher’s gear

• Cones, bases, and agility ladders

• Whiteboard for tactical diagrams