Batter Up | |
State Standard: 1, 3, & 4 |
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Equipment: Mats, Cones, long-handled implements, and balls. | Grade: 3-5 (K-2 possibly) |
Purpose of Event: Striking with a Long-Handled Implement (S1.E25), Fielding/Catching a batted ball (S1.E16) |
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Time: 18-25 minutes | |
Organization: Place mats for boundaries between ‘batting cages’ facing a long wall for more space to use and hit into (dependent on your gym size). Place hitting tees or large pylons to hit from (students can have the option to throw and hit their own ball). Across from the hitting tees, place another pylon as the ‘base.’ (Feet poly spots are optional for hitters) Description: The batter hits the ball into the ‘field,’ drops the bat, runs to the ‘base’ (pylon), touches the pylon with their hand, and then runs back to the batting tee (home) and touches it. The fielder retrieves and returns the ball to the batting tee (home). SAFE = If the batter gets to the ‘base’ and back ‘home’ first, the batter is SAFE. OUT = If the fielder retrieves the ball and touches ‘home’ first OR they catch the ball before it hits the ground, the batter is OUT. The batter then goes to the back of the fielder line. The fielder then becomes the next batter. Variations:
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Concerns: Review how to keep your eyes up to ensure you will not run into another fielder or batter. Cannot obstruct another field or batter’s way to the ball or base. RPS if there is a tie at home | |
This idea is from Matt Eichel, a Physical Education Teacher at St. Ignatius School. |
Batter Up! An OLV Striking/Fielding Game favourite! Batter hits the ball & runs to the opposite base/pylon & back. Fielder races to field the ball & race the batter back to the pylon. #physed #pegeeks pic.twitter.com/TeEwwWV9dl
— Matt Eichel (@PEbyMrE) November 12, 2018