Softball Basics

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Objective

I can show how to hold a softball and get ready to throw it.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

In softball, how many players are usually on each team?

2

Describe the underhanded throwing motion used by the pitcher in softball.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

According to the video, what is one thing a player does with their body to get ready to throw a softball? How should a player hold a softball when getting ready to throw it, according to the video?

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