Softball Basics: Rules and Positions

Years 5-6 Health and Physical Education Learning the fundamentals of softball

WALT - We Are Learning To

Understand the basic rules of softball Identify and describe at least three positions on the softball field Work together as a team using fair play

What is Softball?

A team sport played with a bat and ball Two teams take turns batting and fielding Players try to score runs by hitting the ball and running around bases Similar to baseball but with a larger, softer ball

The Softball Field

Basic Softball Rules

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Key Softball Positions

Pitcher (Lanzador) - throws the ball to the batter Catcher (Capturador) - catches pitches behind home plate First Base Player - covers first base Shortstop - plays between second and third base Outfielders - cover the outfield area

Quick Check: Can You Remember?

How many players are on the field for each team? What does the pitcher do? Name two ways a batter can get out Which base do you run to first?

What We've Learned Today

Softball is played with two teams of 9 players The field has four bases in a diamond shape Key positions include pitcher, catcher, and base players Teams take turns batting and fielding Next lesson: We'll practice these positions and basic skills!