Softball Base Running

Softball Base Running

Grade 8 · Physical Education · 45 min· Understand The Plays And The Rules Of Base Running

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How to Base Run in Softball

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

You 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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