Teeball / Softball / Baseball - Introduction & Rules (Baseball)

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What are the major differences between Baseball and the other sports previously played, Teeball and Softball?  (Note down both rules and any physical skills)
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Baseball is often regarded as an American sport.  
-  Why do you think that is?
- How many Baseball teams are in the United States of America?  Can you name any of them off the top of your head?
- Is Baseball played in any other countries?
- Does Australia have a National Baseball team?

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Familiarise yourself with the rules and fielding positions of Baseball.
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Find a local Baseball club/association
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Students should have a good basis on fielding from the Teeball & Softball component. A progressive skill would be the backhand & throw drill. Click on the link to see how the drill is done.
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Part 1 - Warm Up
'Stop Ball'
Description of activity is provided when you click the link below
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Part 2 - Skill Progression/Development
'Baseball Relays'
Description:
- Make 4-5 equal teams.  Organise a few relay events to help consolidate skills. Examples include:
- Underarm throwing/catching
- Overarm throwing/catching
- Fly Ball (throw ball high into air above the head)/catching
- Ground Ball pick up (roll the ball along the ground)
- On-the-Run catching.  1st person in each team runs out into space and has to try and catch a ball that is thrown high into the air. Runs back to line with the ball, and the next peron in line repeats the process.  
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Part 3 - Practice Match
- Split the class into 2 teams, play a social match with students rotating through all field positions as well as having a turn at being the referee.
- Practice each call as a referee, once one student has been able to make all calls as a referee they should rotate.
- Video link below describes the basic rules of the game