STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define the variations of slow and fast pitch softball.

         A.      Identify the various equipment used in softball.

         B.      Distinguish the different terms of softball.

         C.      Understand and apply the terms for play.

         D.      Practice offensive and defensive skills of softball.

         E.      Describe the various locations of the pitcher, catcher, infielders, and outfielders.

         F.      Employ the different deliveries of a pitch.

         G.      Practice throwing out base runners.

         H.      Practice hitting and bunting the ball.

         I.      Review and practice the offensive and defensive patterns.

         J.      Define the rules of softball.

         K.      Recognize the responsibilities of each player position and substitution procedures.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction of softball

         A.      History of softball

         B.      Types of softball

 II.     Basic equipment

         A.      Equipment and playing field

 III.    Softball terms

         A.      Proper terms for the game

 IV.     Offensive skills

         A.      Batting and base running skills

 V.      Defensive skills

         A.      Stance

         B.      Throws

         C.      Catches

         D.      Pitches

 VI.     Defensive position play

         A.      Pitcher

         B.      Catcher

         C.      Infielders

         D.      Outfielders

 VII.    Patterns of play

         A.      Offensive patterns

         B.      Defensive patterns

 VIII.   Rules of the game

         A.      The playing field

         B.      Players and substitutions

         C.      Batting and baserunning