Physical

Education

Quarter 3 – Module 3b:

Physical Activity: Softball

PRESENTED BY: KENT GABRIEL C.

 classroom
norms

1. always be kind
2. be respectful at all times
3.raise your hand to speak
4. ask question
5. listen carefully
6. work quietly
7. Always do your best
 Lesson
Objectives

01
Learn the fundamental
abilities needed for baseball.

02 Learn about the origins of softball.

 what is softball?
softball
-The name "softball" dates back to 1926. The name was coined by
Walter Hakanson of the YMCA at a meeting of the National Recreation
Congress.
-Softball is a sport similar to baseball, and it is played with a larger ball
on a smaller field and with only underhand pitches permitted. Softball is
played competitively at club levels, the college level, and the
professional level. The game was first created in 1887 in Chicago by
George Hancock.
-These are some additional names for
softball: "indoor baseball" "kitten ball"
"diamond ball" "mush ball" and "pumpkin ball"

- The name softball spread throughout the

USA by the 1930s.

-In 1934, the Joint Rules Committee on

Softball collaborated to create a set of
standardized rules. Up until this point, the
game was being played with varied rules,
player positions, and ball sizes.

-The first British women's softball league

was established in 1952. In 1991, women's
fast-pitch softball was selected to debut at
the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Walter Hakanson George Hancock
 THESE ARE THE
EQUIPMENTS BEFORE
PLAYING SOFTBALL:
A. Bat
B. Ball
C. Gloves
D. Protective Equipment

1. Helmet
2. Throat protector
3. Body Protector
4. Shin Guards
 Court Dimensions
Infiel Outfiel
• The infield is a • The outfield is a
square d
called a d
grassed area
diamond. There is beyond the
a base at each
infield and
corner: first base,
extends the
second base, third
entire width of
base and home
plate. The pitching the field and to
distance is the outfield
measured from the fence. The table
rear point of the below outlines
home plate to the the distances
front edge of the relevant to the
pitchers plate. competition.
 Playing field dimensions in softball
2.)Bases
1.)Backstop
-At one corner of the diamond is
-The backstop is the home plate with bases at each
of the remaining corners. The bases
the area behind are numbered counter clockwise as
the home plate. 1st base, 2nd base and 3rd base and
securely fastened to the ground.
Each base is a 38.1cm square and
made of a white material. First base
is a double base—76.2cm x
38.1cm.
3.)Home plate
-Home plate is a five‑­sided piece of white
rubber located between the two batter’s
boxes and the catcher’s box.
4.)Home plate
-The batter’s boxes are the rectangular areas
beside home plate and the catcher’s box is
behind home plate.
5.)Coaches box
-A coaches box is located in foul
territory outside both baselines.
 6.)Foul lines
-The two foul lines meet at a right angle at home plate. These lines and the fence
running between the baselines defines the limits of the field.

7.)Pitching circle
-The pitching circle surrounds the pitching rubber.

8.)Pitching rubber
-The pitching rubber is located at the center of the diamond. It is 61cm
wide and 15.3cm deep.
 Basic Skills in Softball:

1.) Throwing 2.)

• the most basic skill in baseball and •PITCHING
the skill performed by the pitcher who
softball. It prevents the opponent from
touching the base, earn points, and runs. stays at the center plate.
3.) Catching
• is a defensive skill used to
receive a thrown ball and
hold a base runner or batter.
 4.) Hitting/Batting
• is an offensive skill used to
hit the pitched ball using the
bat.
 5.) Running/Base-Running
– a very important skill which allows you
to advance to safety from one base to
another with full speed and agility.
 THE SOFT BALL
POSTIONS
1.) Pitcher (P) is fielder #1
2.) Catcher (C) is fielder #2
3.) First Baseman (1B) is fielder #3
4.) Second Baseman (2B) is fielder #4
5.) Third Baseman (3B) is fielder #5
6.) Shortstop (SS) is fielder #6
7.) Left Fielder (LF) is fielder #7
8.) Center Fielder (CF) is fielder #8
9.) Right Fielder (RF) is fielder #9
that’s all thank you!