Softball Base Running

Grade 845 min

aligned to Understand The Plays And The Rules Of Base Running

Learning Objective

I can identify different base running situations and make appropriate decisions about whether to advance or stay put.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Base Run in Softball

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œYou are on first base using the rocker step lead-off. The pitcher throws to first, attempting a pick-off. Should you advance to second or return to first? Describe how you would return to first base in this situation. You are on first base using the baseball style lead-off. The first baseman is playing close to the base. The pitcher throws to home plate, and the batter hits the ball weakly towards the shortstop. Should you advance to second or stay at first? Describe how you would return to first base if you needed to.”

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