Scooter Baseball
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-Objective:
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To score more runs than the other team.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Send
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Strike
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Throw
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Manipulative Receive
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Catch
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-Equipment List:
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One racquet
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One oversized foam tennis balls
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One scooter for each fielder
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Four scooters for the batting team
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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On the baseball diamond, set up a defensive alignment consisting of a back catcher, players on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, a shortstop playing between 2nd and 3rd, and 5 outfielders.
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The offensive team lines up behind the home plate area in the order they will be hitting.
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1 member of the offensive team will pitch for her team.
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When it is her turn to hit, another player is selected by the team to pitch.
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The batting order is maintained throughout the game.
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-Instructions:
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Explain that the same rules apply as for 3-pitch with the major exception that all players throw, bat, and move about while they are seated on scooters.
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Teams provide their own pitcher who pitches a maximum of 3 pitches to each player.
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Bunting is not allowed.
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Runners cannot move till a ball is hit.
-Questions & Notes:
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Safety Considerations
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Be careful that players do not run over each other’s fingers with the scooters.
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Questions for understanding:
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Which offensive tactics are most useful for the teams?
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What makes it easiest to hit the ball where you wish?
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Which defensive tactics are most useful for the teams?
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What makes it easiest to receive the ball the easiest?
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