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Sudapin, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
LESSON PLAN
Jean Jaica F. Lebrillo
PE 4: Team Sports
BSME/2
Week 10 MW (4:00-05:00P.M)
This course will focus on the introduction to Team Sports that includes the policies and
basic skills in playing Softball or Basketball as main activities to promote enjoyable and
active lifestyle. Fundamental, cognitive and movement skills necessary to play the
games will be presented and practiced. Within this context, the rules of the game will be
learned. The students will also be given varied activities to develop basic skills and hand
signals in officiating the game.
After completing this course, the students shall:
CO1: Recognize the history terms and ethics of softball or basketball;
CO2: Recognize the rules of the game of softball or basketball;
CO3: Demonstrate the basic skills and hand signals of softballs or basketball; and
CO4: Perform individual play into the game plan.
At the end of the discussion, the students are expected to:
1. Identify the different basic skill for softball
2. Execute the basic skills Pitching
3. Perform the basic skills in Pitching
 Ppt
 Internet
 Prayer
 Greetings!
 Checking of Attendance
 Classroom Standards
Before we proceed to our topic for today, let’s have first a review.
What was our topic last meeting?
Okay, our topic last meeting was all about score keeping in softball.
How to score a single hit in a scoresheet? Anyone?
Yes Ms. Tan?
Okay very good. To score a single hit, note 1B in the first base area and then draw a line
from home to first base in batter’s box.
So, why does keeping score important in the game?
Okay, keeping a score is very important because it is the essence of the game. It's what
competition and games are all about and it is how players measure themselves against
one another. It also gives them the critical feedback they need to make the right
adjustments, improve performance, and win the game.
I have here a video, I want you to watch and
listen carefully.
(Video Presentation)
So now, based on the video what are the skills
of the players you’ve notice? Give me one.
Yes Ms. Jen? The skill that I’ve noticed ma’am is
pitching.
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Okay very good. One of the skills can be seen in

the video is pitching. So, what does pitching
means in a game softball?
(Ms. Andres is raising her hand)
Yes Ms. Andres? Pitching means….

Okay very good. In softball, a pitch is the act of

throwing a ball underhand by using a windmill
motion. The pitcher will throw the ball towards
home plate to a catcher to start the play. The
pitcher will attempt to strike out the batter or
prevent the batters from getting on the bases.

So, why does the skill pitching is very important

in a game softball?
Yes Ms. Kath? This skill is important because….

Okay very good Ms. Kath. In softball, the skill

pitching is very important because it will have
an impact on whether a team wins or loses. A
good pitch needs to have a strong arm from the
pitcher, be able to throw the ball accordingly.
By also following/applying pitching sequence
and techniques.
Activity And now, I have here pictures and I want you to
identify these.
Direction: Identify the following. Write your
answer in a ¼ sheet of paper.

1.

Softball Ball
2.

Pitching Plate

3.

Pitcher

Analysis Okay now. Base on your answers.

What is the answer in # 1? Anyone from the

class?
Yes, Ms. Kath? The answer in # 1 is softball ball.

Okay very good. The correct answer is softball

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO- KIDAPAWAN CITY CAMPUS
Sudapin, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

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ball. So, what is the size of the ball used for

softball?
Yes Ms. Lea?
The size of the ball use in softball is….
Okay very good Ms. Lea. In softball, both fast
pitch and slow pitch use 11- or 12-inch softballs,
depending on the size and age of the players.
Boys' and girls' teams with players aged 10 and
younger usually use the smaller 11-inch ball.
Some women's slow pitch leagues also use the
11-inch ball.

Okay, how about #2? Anyone?

Yes Ms. Gwen? Pitching plate ma’am.

Very good. The correct answer is pitching plate.

So, what is the purpose of pitching plate in the
game softball? Yes Ms. Joy?
The purpose of pitching plate in
softball is that….
Okay very good. Pitching plate is where a
pitcher stands while doing a pitch/ throwing a
ball through the batter.

And now, how about the last #?

Yes Ms. Naypa? Pitcher po ma’am.

Very good. The answer for the last # is pitcher.

So, why does a pitcher considered one of the
most important player in game softball? Yes Ms.
Antonio? Because a pitcher has the most
control of the ball.

Okay very good Ms. Antonio. A pitcher

considered an important player of the game
softball because this position is the most
physically demanding spot on the team as well
as the position with the most control over the
game. A pitcher has also control over the ball
that enables it to throw the where he or she
aims it.
Abstraction BASIC SKILLS NO. 1

Introduction
Softball pitching, throwing & catching are the most important skill in the game
of softball, as the players can dominate as no other player is able to do. Softball
is usually a low scoring game in which only one or two runs are scored during
the entire game, often due to the dominance of a highly skill pitching throwing
& catching. Players require several years to perfect their technique and gain
control over the speed and direction of their pitches, throwing & catching.

Pitching

Basic pitching technique

Pitching grip
Hold the ball in the tips of the fingers and not in the palm, grip the ball
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Sudapin, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

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comfortably but do not strain, hold the ball firmly to avoid slipping from the
fingers, place the fingers in contact with the seams whenever possible, and
release the ball off the ends of the fingers.

Pitching sequence

Stance
1. Ensure both feet are in contact with the plate
2. Feet are approximately shoulder width apart, with the pivot foot at
3. Shoulders and hips must be in line with first and third base Hold the ball in
both hands in front of the body
4. The entire body must remain motionless for at least 2 seconds but not more
than 5 seconds

Pump (drive phase)

Weight is transferred back on to the stride leg; glove and pitching hand extend
down as the body moves over the front leg and into a sprint position. In this
position the weight loaded onto the front leg, glove and pitching arm are usually
in the middle of the body or slightly towards the throwing side.

Stride
Take an explosive stride straight towards the catcher by driving the stride hard
push off the plate b arm reaches the top of the arm circle (above your head) and
the back foot pivots (squash the bug) allowing the hips and shoulders to rotate
away from the batter (right handed towards Third base, left from a forward lean
(pump) to an upright or very an exaggerated or extended walking step

Pitching arm action

Move the pitching arm in a complete circle by bringing it straight up the front
and straight down the back of the body, Extend the arm but keep it relaxed, at
the top of the circle, have the arm makes the largest circle possible for
maximum force, point your glove to the target to maintain balance and
direction.

Delivery phase
Drive the total weight towards the catcher, stride foot lands on the ground with
knee flexed to absorb shock, toes should be at about 45 degrees angle. As the
stride foot is planted drive the back towards the batter, followed by the trunk
and the shoulder. At this stage the pitching arm has come from above the head
and is well on the way down with the ball still facing out and wrist cocked. At
this point ensure that the shoulders are back in line with hips. This is achieved
by ensuring the glove arm remains at shoulder height and out in front of the
body whilst pointing to the target. Whilst the hips and the shoulders remain
open with the glove arm coming down, snap the wrist alongside the thigh region
to release the ball. It is important to keep the pitching shoulder back during
release. At this time the back leg is beginning to straighten in order to drive the
hips square immediately after the release of the ball, if the hips square up too
soon this will prevent the pitching arm from staying in line to the target and
inhibit the speed of the wrist snapping action.

Follow through
Allow the pitching arm to continue forward naturally. Allow the back (pivot) foot
to come forward naturally to a position parallel with the stride foot The body
should be well forward with the weight over the toes and distributed evenly on
both feet.

Summary – basic pitching technique

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Stance
Ensure both feet contact the plate and are shoulder width apart
Pump
Weight is loaded on to the front leg (pivot foot) leg with hands and glove in
front of the body
Stride Take an explosive stride but ensure weight is maintained on the back
(pivot) leg
Arm circle/delivery
 Hips and shoulders remain open, snap the wrist at the thigh region
 Follow through
 Back (Pivot) foot and pitching arm comes forward naturally, body well forward
and weight over toes
 Preparing to throw
 Once the ball is secured take the glove and throwing hand to the throwing
shoulder, turn the glove towards the body. Use the throwing hand to reach in
the glove and grip the caught ball, bring the body to the “Set Position” for
throwing by using either a crow hop or crossover step.
Application So now, I want you to choose 2 pitching
technique or action from the box, execute and
explain how to perform this specific technique
or action. I will give 5 minutes to prepare.

Pitching grip Stance

Pump (drive phase) Stride

Pitching arm section Delivery phase

Arm circle/delivery Follow through

Rubrics:
 Content- 5 points
 Execution- 5 points
Total =10 points

IV. Evaluation Direction: Identify the following pictures.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1.

a. Stance b. Pitching grip b. Pitching grip

c. Stride d. Pump

2.

a. Stance b. Pitching grip a. Stance

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c. Stride d. Pump
3.

a. Stance b. Pitching grip

c. Stride
c. Stride d. Pump

4.

a. Delivery phase b. Pitching grip

a. Delivery phase
c. Follow through d. Arm circle

5.

a. Delivery phase b. Pitching grip

d. Arm circle/delivery
c. Follow through d. Arm circle/delivery
V. Assignment I want you to visit the VLE, read and study more
about Basic skills in pitching.

DATE: ____________ CHECKED BY: YVONNIE F. CORPUZ

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