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• Softball was invented in Chicago, Illinois, USA


  1887
• Softball bat


  Made up of aluminum or wood, 34 inches in length and 2.25 inches in diameter, weighs 1.2 kg
• Softball gloves


  Bigger than a baseball glove, 14 inches long
• Softball cleats


  Often include studs or spikes on the sole to grip the ground efficiently
• Body protector


  Absorbs the impact of pitched or batted balls while padding and protecting the catcher's chest, abdomen, and shoulders
• Softball positions


  • Pitcher
  • Catcher
  • First baseman
  • Second baseman
  • Third baseman
  • Infielder/Shortstop
  • Outfielders
• Throwing


  The act of passing the ball to a teammate
• Throwing techniques


  • Underhand
  • Overhead
• After each pair has completed the trials, they will prepare for the graded demonstration
• Softball


  A sport similar to baseball but played with a larger ball on a smaller field
• Softball ball


  12 inches or 30.5 cm in circumference, mass between 6.25 and 7.0 oz (177 and 198 g)
• Softball bat


  Made up of aluminum or wood, 34 inches in length and 2.25 inches in diameter, weighs 1.2 kg
• Softball cleats


  Often include studs or spikes on the sole to grip the ground efficiently
• Catcher's mask/helmet


  Protective mask that covers the mouth, nose, and eyes
• Softball is played by two teams in offensive or defensive positions
• Softball positions


  • Pitcher
  • Catcher
  • First baseman
  • Second baseman
  • Third baseman
  • Infielder/Shortstop
  • Outfielders
• Underhand throwing


  Throwing the ball below shoulder level
• Tommy Lasorda: 'There are three types of players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens.'
• Each pair will be given three trials to demonstrate the required skills
• After each pair has completed the trials, they will prepare for the graded demonstration
• Rubric criteria for student performance


  • Timing and coordination
  • Consistency
  • Overall performance
  • Glove technique