Softball By Megan Reynolds

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SoftballBy Megan Reynolds
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History

• Originally called Rounders or Townball.
• Played in England as early as the 16th Century.
• Used sticks and a ball made of leather.
• Each time a defender successfully returned to the
  Castle, he scored for his team.
• The game would end after each
• team had been In the same
• number of times.
• There was no limit to number of
• Inings, only nightfall and exhaustion.

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Rules of Rounders

• The Striker (batter) had no limit on the number
  of swings.
• Any hit (even a tip) counted.
• Runners ran clockwise.
• Runners could run anywhere outside of the
  Sanctuaries (bases).
• Striker was out if ball was caught in the air
  or on one bounce.
• Runner was out if hit with a thrown ball.

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Softball

• Rounders was developed into baseball.
• Softball is a version of baseball created in the
  beginning of the 20th century.
• Became popular in the US in the 1930s.
• First national amateur
• tournament held in 1933.
• Slow-pitch created in the
• 1950s.

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Rules of Fast pitch Softball

• For official NCAA Softball rules, go to
  http//www.sportsknowhow.com/softball/rules/ncaa-s
  oftball.html

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Terms

• Ball- A legally pitched ball that does not enter
  the strike zone.
• Grounder- A ball that is hit
• on the ground.
• Force out- When the runner
• has to advance to the next base
• to make room for the following
• base runner.
• Fly ball- Ball hit up in the air.

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Terms

• On deck- The next batter.
• Pop up- Ball hit up in the air to the infield
• Strike- Term used when a ball is swung at and
  missed or in the strike zone but not swung at.
• Strike Zone- The ball passes the batter over the
  plate between their chest and knees

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Batting Order

• First Batter Quick, able to get on base often,
  good eye at the plate.
• Second Batter Good bat control, able to bunt,
  good speed, able to hit behind the runner.
• Third Batter Power hitter, able to pull the
  ball, most consistent hitter.
• Fourth Batter Power hitter, most power and
  potential to drive in runners, one of the two bet
  hitters on the team.
• Fifth Batter Same characteristics as number
  four, but slightly weaker, slower than number
  four.

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Batting Order Continued

• Sixth Batter Power hitter, weaker than three
  previous batters, decent speed.
• Seventh Batter Like number two hitter, able to
  execute a hit and run.
• Eighth Batter One of the
• weakest hitters, decent
• speed.
• Ninth Batter Able to be a
• lead off batter, weak hitter,
• better speed than number eight.

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Positions

• Pitcher Key position for the team, carries the
  most pressure. The pitcher must be confident and
  able to perform in stressful situations
• Catcher Must be responsible
• and know what to do in
• different situations.
• First basemen Good at catching
• and judging balls, must be able
• to cover a wide range of area
• to catch balls.
• Second basemen Must be able to cover their area
  and both second and first base.

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Positions Continued

• Shortstop Good at fielding, quickly throwing the
  ball, and good at backing up other positions.
• Third base Strong arm, quick release, able to
  cover third in stressful situations.
• Left field Good at catching on the run, covering
  third base, and making long throws.
• Center field Must be fast, able to cover a
  majority of the outfield, leader in the outfield.
• Right field Good at catching on the run, must
  back up first base, good arm.

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Benefits of being on a team

• I asked 50 students to name some of the benefits
  they received by being on a team. Here is how
  they responded

A- Builds Character B- Friendships C-
Self-esteem D- Exercise/health E- Competition F-
Other
Of students who named this as a benefit
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My Coaching philosophy

• I will adapt to the team and players that I am
  working with, I will have an open line of
  communication with the players, and I will choose
  who will be out on the field based on skill,
  attitude and work ethic.

Picture of the Nebraska Wesleyan University
Softball team. To learn more about this team,
go to, http//www.nebrwesleyan.edu/athletics/soft
ball/index.php
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Marzano

• In this presentation, the athletes will learn
  about softball and how it originated. They will
  compare softball to Rounders, so they will be
  comparing by finding similarities and differences
  which is learning technique
• found in Marzano.

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Standards

• Analyze how behavior can impact health
  maintenance and disease prevention.
• Explain the impact of personal health behaviors
  on the functioning of body systems
• Analyze how the family, peers and community
  influence the health of individuals

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ISTE Standards

• Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and
  understanding of concepts related to technology
• Design developmentally appropriate learning
  opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
  instructional strategies to support the diverse
  needs of learners.

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References

• http//cnets.iste.org/currstands/cstands-netst.htm
  l
• http//www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template
  natl_health_education_standards.html
• http//westlake.k12.oh.us/hilliard/whspe/softball/
  softball_rules.htm
• http//westlake.k12.oh.us/hilliard/whspe/softball/
  softball_history.htm
• http//www.schools.pinellas.k12.fl.us/gallery/spor
  ts/page.html
• http//www.coach.ca/e/tips/baseball/baseball33_bat
  tingorder.htm
• http//www.ehow.com/
• http//www.sportsknowhow.com/softball/rules/ncaa-s
  oftball.html
• http//www.nebrwesleyan.edu/athletics/softball/ind
  ex.php
• http//images.google.com/imgres?imgurlhttp//tope
  ndsports.com

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The End