GPAI: Softball

Game Performance Assessment Instrument

Class: Development & Analysis of Game Performance II
Evaluator: Kim Preston
Date: September 10, 2008
Team Observed: Teams 2 & 3

Components and Criteria

 Base – Player starts in an appropriate fielding position before each pitch.

 Skill Execution:
o Defense: Player fields the ball cleanly (without fumbling) and throws
accurately to base or relay person.
o Offense: Player hits effectively (maximizes scoring, minimizes outs).
 Decision Making:
o Defense: Player makes the appropriate play based on the situation.
o Offense: Player decides pitch and placement of shot.

Recording Procedures

 Use a tally to mark the observed category.

 Mark each player’s responses during the game. If the player you are evaluating is
fielding the ball/batting, be sure to mark whether the player made an appropriate (A)
or inappropriate (IA) decision and whether the fielding/batting was executed
efficiently (E) or inefficiently (IE).

BASE SKILL DECISION

EXECUTION MAKING
NAME OF PLAYER
A IA E IE A IA

Nick Bedelyon 4 1 1 Offense

Team 2 3 1 4 Defense

Bryn Stevens 3 1 1 1 Offense

Team 2 2 1 3 Defense

Anthony Capasso 3 1 1 1 2 Offense

Team 3 2 1 1 2 Defense

Brittany Stockdale 4 1 1 1 Offense

Team 3 1 2 2 1 Defense
 A= Appropriate
IA= Inappropriate
E= Efficient
IE= Inefficient

Name Game Base Skill Decision Total Game

Involvement Execution Making Performance

Nick 14 100% 80% 100% 93.3%

Bedelyon

Bryn Stevens 12 75% 75% 75% 75%

Anthony 14 75% 60% 60% 65%

Capasso

Brittany 13 80% 50% 50% 60%

Stockdale

Adapted from Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical Games Approach(2006), Second Edition, by
Stephen A. Mitchell, Judith L. Oslin, and Linda L. Griffin, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

This Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI) was scored using game performance
measurements in chapter 16 of the book Teaching Sport Concepts and Skills: A Tactical
Games Approach (2006), Second Edition, which was written by Stephen A. Mitchell, Judith
L. Oslin, and Linda L. Griffin. In the top chart, a number is given in each category. That
number represents the total number of tally marks a player received for the given
category. For example, if Brittany properly executed a defensive skill and it was a good
decision on her part, she would receive a tally in the appropriate column of the Skill
Execution and Decision Making for defense.
The percentages in the second chart are simply percentages for the total of appropriate out of
the total in each category. The Total Game Performance is an average of Base, Skill
Execution, and Decision Making. The Game Involvement category is the total number of
times a player was active in the game, whether it be appropriate or inappropriate.
I would just like to point out that this Game Assessment Performance Instrument was
completed during a small-sided game with only two to three complete innings per team. It
was not possible to assess every single play that the player may have made because it was a
continuous game and four players were being assessed on three various criteria at the same
time, so it does leave a margin for error. However, I do feel that it is fairly accurate.

Individual Assessments
Nick Bedelyon: Overall, I felt that Nick was a strong player. On the defensive
side, every time a play was occurring, Nick seemed to be either part of the play,
or close by backing up his teammates. He seemed to execute basic skills well, in
addition to assisting his team in making bigger plays. I also felt that he
returned to his base position well and communicated well with his
teammates. Offensively, Nick was a strong member of the team. I feel that
Nick’s Game Performance score of 93.3% is accurate compared to the
performance that I saw on the field.
Bryn Stevens: Bryn was a fairly active player in the game. She helped her team
make a few outs against the opposing team. She backed up her teammates and
executed most skills proficiently. On offense, Bryn had a good solid hit, but was
out at first base. That is where I believe her base running skills could have
improved, but the defense did have a good play. Bryn’s Game Performance score
of 75% I feel is a fairly accurate score, but perhaps a bit low if you consider her
conduct on and off of the field. Bryn’s friendly demeanor I believe only helped
her team.

Anthony Capasso: Anthony was strong player for Team 3. Offensively he

contributed through proper skill executions when batting, as he was two for
two with hits. On the defensive side, Anthony was an asset in the outfield. He
made conscious attempts to field fly balls and to back up various infield
positions. Occasionally, I feel that he needed to be more serious in the field, but
his relaxed nature sometimes helps because I believe we are supposed to enjoy
what we are doing and learning. Anthony had fairly proficient skill execution
and decision making. Anthony’s Game Performance score of 65% might be a bit
low, as he was making a conscious effort, however I feel there is room for
improvement.

Brittany Stockdale: Brittany helped her team achieve a few outs. As a

defensive player, Brittany put forth a good effort to help her team make
plays. Though her skill execution score does not really reflect her effort exactly,
I believe that Brittany helped her team. Offensively, Brittany was a strong
hitter. I believe that she hit a tough grounder down the first base line. I believe
she could also work on base running skills, but again the defense had a good
play. As with her skill execution, Brittany’s overall Game Performance score of
65% may be a bit low; but, her Game Involvement shows that she was an active
member on her team.
 Overall, I believe that all four of the players listed above did a fine job,
especially since they were playing small sided games, with limited
innings. Though there is always room for improvement in all areas, I really feel
that each member also put forth excellent effort. They all had very good
attitudes on the field, which shows a lot; as we will someday be educators
where children will be modeling this behavior.