Softball Lesson 2
Softball Lesson 2
Softball Lesson 2
Shepherd University
PHED Course #:
School: Shepherd University
Lesson
Grade:
Class Size: 30
Theme:
6th
Throwing
a softball
Period: 1st
Date:
10/28/2014
Lesson No: 2
25
mins
Developmental Activities:
-Students will watch video one with teacher and then discuss and demonstrate the skill
Video How to throw a softball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpPh2D1T9iY&list=PL7E1A16641C5085D7
-After watching the video together the teacher will ask the following questions to guide
instruction for video one
1. Which type of grip will you use to throw a softball? C grip or 4 seam
2. When stepping to throw, where should your step be facing? Your target
3. Where should your glove side shoulder be facing? Your Partner
4. What can you use as a pointer when throwing? Your glove or Elbow
5. What should you do when your release the softball? Snap your wrist
Organization
Equipment needed:
none
Equipment needed:
Projector, gloves,
softballs, and cones
10
mins
-Students will then break into groups and we will do stations to work on this skill
Stations:
Target Practice (Throwing ball at wall targets)
4 Square throwing
Quick throws
Long toss
Summary/Closure:
-Review the same questions from the introduction of the video
- Introduce the skills for tomorrow
-Students go get changed
Equipment needed:
None
Equipment needed:
Bigger catcher item