Lesson 5: Outfield Communication & Relays

What can an outfielder do if their throw is not going to reach its target?

Crow-hop, Cut-off Man, Tangent Line, Communication.

3.12.2 Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity.

DOK 1: Who is responsible for directing the outfielder where to throw the ball?

DOK 4: Create a diagram for a relay play from the right-field corner to home plate, including the positions of all four infielders.

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 can explain the proper relay routes based on a specific situation.

Students can demonstrate the proper way to use a "cut off".

• 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 diagram