Cooperative
Baseball - Outcome A (4-6)-11
Students are divided into two teams one
team is the batting/kicking team and the other team is in the field.
The team in the field selects a pitcher and the rest of the team
scatters around the playing field. There are no bases so students
do not have to be at specific bases, and they do not need a back
catcher.
How to Play
- The pitcher throws the
ball, and the first "batter" at the plate kicks it out
towards the field.
- Instead of proceeding
around the bases, the batter runs around the rest of the batting/kicking
team, who are standing in a close line off to the side of the
batting area.
- Each time the batter
runs around the front person in the line, a run is scored.
- To stop the number of
runs being scored, the team in the outfield has to obtain the
ball, line up behind one another starting with whoever stops the
ball, and pass the ball over/under to each of the teammates. Everyone,
including the pitcher, must be included in the over/under action.
- When the last person
is holding the ball, they yell "stop" and the batter
stops running.
- Continue to go through
the batting order until everyone has had a turn, or until three
pop-flies have been caught (two pop-flies for a large class.)
Then switch the teams at bat with the fielders.
Break the class into smaller groups to maximize
playing time by having two games played simultaneously.
Use an extension such as a paddle to hit a baseball
sized foam ball instead of kicking a ball. A wiffle ball and plastic
bat also work well.
These
are clues that you have reached the outcomes ...
Students increase their efficiency in passing.
Students work together to make it easier for the
runner to complete each point.
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