1.2 Baseball5

• describe hitting, throwing, tagging and base running skills in Baseball5
• perform hitting in Baseball5 for skill development
• execute throwing in Baseball5 for skill development
• execute tagging in Baseball5 for skill development
• perform base running in Baseball5 for skill development
• acknowledge others’ efforts while playing Baseball5 for enjoyment

“How does practising skills in Baseball5 contribute to building the self-esteem of the learner?”

“Why is safety enhanced in Baseball5?”

“How does playing Baseball5 help develop teamwork and collaboration among players?”

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1. Baseball5: the game and the field
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe the Baseball5 field, the teams and the four skills of this node.
2. The bases and the safety bases
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Name the four bases and explain the safety bases at first and at home.
3. The batting stance and the toss
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Take a correct batting stance and make a controlled self-toss.
4. Hitting: swing, contact and follow through
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Hit the ball hard with the palm or fist and send the first bounce into fair ground.
5. Overarm throwing
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Throw overarm with a correct grip, stance, release and follow through.
6. Underarm throwing and catching
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Throw underarm for short, quick plays and catch the bare-handed ball safely.
7. Tagging and force outs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Make an out by tagging a runner or by touching the base a runner is forced to.
8. Base running
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Run the bases in order, use the safety bases and obey the running rules.
9. Fielding positions and team defence
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Name the five fielding positions and work as a team to make outs.
10. Scoring and innings
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain outs, innings, runs and the run-ahead rule and keep a simple score.
11. Mini-games
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use hitting, throwing, tagging and base running in a small-sided game.
12. Safety, self-esteem and reflection
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain why Baseball5 is safe, how it builds confidence, and give helpful feedback.