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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Quarter 2, Wk.6 - Module 1
TEAM SPORTS-BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

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I. What I Need to Know
Team Sport – These sports do not only develop the physical qualities of an
individual but also the social, emotional qualities. Team sport requires discipline,
dedication, and time .

Team Sports keep children fit. They provide a platform of life lessons
and skills that are essential to social and developmental health. It is the ability to
work together towards part of the team sports, as well as an important life skill. A
team sport includes any sport which involves players working together towards a
shared objective. A team sport is an activity in which a group of individuals, on the
same team, work together to accomplish an ultimate goal which is usually to win.
This can be done in a number of ways such as outscoring the opposing team. Team
members set goals, make decisions, communicate, manage conflict, and solve
problems in a supportive, trusting atmosphere in order to accomplish their objectives.
Some team sports are practiced between opposing teams, where the players interact
directly and simultaneously between them to achieve an objective. The objective
generally involves teammates facilitating the movement of a ball or similar item in
accordance with a set of rules, in order to score points. This usually involves careful
strategic planning, good preparation, and a mental and physical toughness of each
individual that is part of the team. Team sports rely on all of the players working
together equally in order to succeed at the task at hand. Being part of a team sport
requires that each athlete has patience and perseverance since the goals put forth to
accomplish might take some time to meet. This involves a good deal of dedication,
hard work, and good leadership over that span of time.
Participations in team sports allow kids to make lasting friendships,

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respect their teammates and coaches.

In this module, it is expected to attain the following objectives.

A. Describe the nature/ background of Baseball/ Softball.
B. Explain the health and fitness benefits derived from playing baseball and
softball.
C. Practice proper and acceptable behavior (e.g. fairness, respect for
authority) when practicing Baseball/ Softball.
D. Interpret rules and regulations of Baseball/ Softball.

E. Exhibit enjoyment in playing Baseball/Softball .

II. What I Know

Below is a K – W – L chart. Under the K column, write 3 things that you
already know about your chosen team sport. Under W column, write 3 things that
you want to know more about. Don’t write anything yet on the L column.

Activity 1
Name: _____________________ Chosen Team:
Sport: _____________________

K-What I know W-What I want to know I-What I’ve learned

1. Basic rules of the game 1. Difference of Team Sports 1.

challenge to individual or
Combative Sports

2. Some prominent players 2. Who made the rules of 2.

of Baseball, National, Softball/ Baseball
International

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3. Basic skills like balling, 3. What are the specific skills 3.
catching the ball running. in Baseball/ Softball that we
can’t find in other sports.

2. After accomplishing this task, share the things you know and the things you want
to know about team sports.

Activity 2:

3. Reflect on your participation in Team Sports by honestly responding to the survey

questionnaire below:

Activity 3
Just put a check (√) mark on the corresponding column below the sports for
your responses. It’s quite easy right? So, go on, grab a pen and accomplish the
questionnaire.
Basketball Baseball Softball
SURVEY QUESTIONS Yes No Yes No Yes No
1. Do you have experience in playing team
sports?
2. Do you play team sports often?

3. Do you play team sports with friends?

4. Do you play team sports with your family?

5. Are you a member of the school varsity team?

6. Do you participate in community sports
programs?
7. Do you enjoy participating in team sports?

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8. Do you consider the benefits derived from
playing team sports?
9. Are there team sports enthusiasts in your
family?
10. Do you plan to make team sports one of your
lifetime fitness activities?

A. What’s in?
I – Baseball/ Softball Basics.
Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two opposing teams
who take turns batting and fielding. The game proceeds when a player on the
fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball which a player on the batting team
tries to hit with a bat. The objective of the offensive team (batting team) is to hit the
ball into the field of play, allowing its players to run the bases, having them advance
counter-clockwise around four bases to score what are called "runs". The objective
of the defensive team (fielding team) is to prevent batters from becoming runners,
and to prevent runners' advance around the bases. A run is scored when a runner
legally advances around the bases in order and touches home plate (the place
where the player started as a batter). The team that scores the most runs by the end
of the game is the winner.
The first objective of the batting team is to have a player reach first base
safely. A player on the batting team who reaches first base without being called "out"
can attempt to advance to subsequent bases as a runner, either immediately or
during teammates' turns batting. The fielding team tries to prevent runs by getting
batters or runners "out", which forces them out of the field of play. Both the pitcher
and fielders have methods of getting the batting team's players out. The opposing
teams switch back and forth between batting and fielding; the batting team's turn to
bat is over once the fielding team records three outs. One turn batting for each team
constitutes an inning. A game is usually composed of nine innings, and the team with
the greater number of runs at the end of the game wins. If scores are tied at the end
of nine innings, extra innings are usually played. Baseball has no game clock,
although most games end in the ninth inning.
These basic skills to be learned:

● Throwing
- Propel the ball with force through the air by a movement of the arm and
hand.
● Pitching
- In baseball, a pitch is the act of throwing a baseball toward home plate to
start a play.
● Catching

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 - In baseball, a catch occurs when a fielder gains secure possession of a
batted ball in flight, and maintains possession until he voluntarily or
intentionally releases the ball.The fielder must catch the ball with his hand
or glove.

● Batting
- In baseball, batting is the act of facing the opposing pitcher and trying to
produce offense for one's team. A batter or hitter is a person whose turn it
is to face the pitcher.
● Running/ Base Running
- In baseball, base running is the act of running from base to base,
performed by members of the team at bat.

Reminders: Always consider the following before starting any sports activity: Warm-
up exercises and safety precautions. You need the following:

● Baseball

● Gloves

● Bat

● Protection Gears (Mask, Shin guards, Body Protectors)

 Proper playing outfit with a good pair of playing shoes

Basic drill lessons to be learned

● Throwing
● Pitching
● Catching
● Batting
● Running/ Base Running

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B. What's New?
Drill Sequence:

Kommentar [T1]: Hello po Maam. Ako

ni gi picture format Maam para dili
mabungkag. Ok ra nimo Maam? Thank you
po.

Kommentar [T2]: Maam ako pud ni gi

picture format Maam. Ok ra nimo Maam?
Thank you po Maam.

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 Phase Group Activity

Group I Group II Group III

I Base on balls Zigzag throw-catch Throw

drill baseball/softball

II Throw Base on balls Zigzag throw-catch

baseball/softball drill

III Zigzag throw-catch Throw Base on balls

drill baseball/softball

Drill Illustration
Situation 1: Base on balls
Pitchers/ Catchers

Batter-Runner

Situation 2: Zigzag Throw-Catch Drill

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 Throw-Catch Side

X X X X X X

Catch-Throw Side

Situation 3: Throw Baseball/ Softball

Catcher/ Fielder

Catcher-thrower-runner

Criteria for Assessment on skill execution while playing

- Proficiency in the execution of skills in baseball/ softball - 30%
- Ability to adapt/use skills to certain baseball/softball situations - 40%
- Behavior in playing baseball/softball - 30%
100%
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C. What is it?
Activity 1
In this activity, give at least five sentences describing your personal
experiences in team sports and how it influences you as an individual and as
a member in the family.

D. What’s more?
Activity 2 - How good is your aim if you won’t pull the trigger
List down your goals as regards to your personal, family and community
involvement in baseball/softball and team sports in general. This aims to
reaffirm your commitment in making team sports your lifetime fitness
endeavour. The following is an example of an output on this activity, and if
you have other means of presenting your creativity and resourcefulness in this
challenge.

Personal Goal
● Try out for the school varsity
● Make team sports a lifetime recreational activity
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Family Goal
● Share skills in team sports to siblings
● Organize a team among immediate family members
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Community Goal
● Participate in community team sports program
● Serve as coach or officiating official in the community
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Criteria for Assessment
Content and relevance of pictures presented
30%
Creativity, resourcefulness, and quality of presentation
30%
Understanding (benefits of team sports to family fitness wellness
40%

100%

D. What I have learned

Complete the K-W-L chart you have started. Accomplish in part L of the learning
sequence. You will be tasked to share three things you have learned from
participating in baseball and softball and in team sports in general.

K-What I know W-What I want to know L-What I’ve learned

E. What I can do
Activity 1 - Mini Team Sport Tournament
(Assessment of Performance)

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Finally, you learners are going to synthesize and apply what you have theoretically
and practically learned in the previous phases of the learning sequence.
Decision making, critical thinking and sportsmanship will be revealed and developed.
Your performance during this activity will be rated according to the following criteria:
Appropriateness of skills, execution of skills and behavior during performance. Kommentar [T3]: Maam unsa specific
instruction para buhaton sa mga bata ani
nga activity Maam?
Refer to the link given for this activity and then answer the following questions.
http://youtu.be/I8VG0C_GO4
1. What is the basic premise of the game?

2. What happens when the batter touches all the bases?

3. What happens when the defense makes 3 outs on the offense?

Post Assessment
1. What is the circumference of baseball?
a. 7 inches
b. 8 inches
c. 9 inches
2. The size of pitching rubber is?
a. 24x12
b.32x6
c. 6 inches
3. What size is the batter’s box?
a. 4′ x 7′
b. 3.5′ x 6
c. 4′ x 6
4. What’s the distance from home plate to second base?
a. 127 feet 3 3/8 inches
b. 135 feet 4 4/7 inches
c. 110 feet 3 3/8 inches
5. How wide is home plate?
a. 15 inches
b. 20 inches
c. 17 inches
6. A baseball weighs _____.
a. 10 oz
b. 5 oz
c. 7 oz
7. How Many Stitches does a baseball have?
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 a. 108
b. 94
c. 69
8. A cupped bat brings the “sweet spot” about an inch closer to your hands
than
a non-cupped bat.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe

9. If a hitter has plus speed, what is the best way to position the infielders.
a. One step pulls
b. One step closer to hitter
c. Pinch the middle Kommentar [T4]: Maam naa jud ni
why sa question Maam kay sa choice man
10. How far approximately, is the throw from 3rd base to first base if you are gud walay answer ang why.
standing on the base?
a. 120 feet
b. None of the above
c. 90 feet

Additional Activity
Team Sports Family Journal
This activity encourages you to involve your family in playing team sports. This is a
form of fitness activity that requires preparing a documentary of your family's
engagement in team sports
Instruction: Make a mini photo album or portfolio or other creative presentations of
your family doing team sports activities.

The following should be evident in your output:

 uniqueness and originality
 creativity and resourcefulness
 deep understanding of the benefits derived from participating in team sports
 involvement of the family in team sports endeavours

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Answer Key:
II – What I Know
Activity 1 - Answer may vary
Activity 2 - Answer may vary
Activity 3 - Answer may vary
Lesson Proper: What’s more?
Activity 2 - Answer may vary
What I have learned - Answer
may vary
Post Assessment
1. C
2. C
3.C
4.A
5.C
6.B
7.A
8.A
9.B
10.B
Baseball

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball
http://www.baseball-rules.com/basicbb.ht

- Teachers Guide - PE - Grade 8

(Under K to12 Curriculum)
- Physical Education and Health - Learner's Module

Web Sources:
(Online Sources)

http://www.softballperformance.com/softball-history/
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/softball-rulesandregulations.htm/
http://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Softball/RulesRegulations.aspx

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