Whiffle+Ball

Step, point, follow through Keep eyes on the ball; reach and grasp the ball with both hands. Teacher observation based on skill level of individual students
 * **WHIFFLE BALL- Grades 7-8** ||
 * **PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES**
 * 1.** The student shall have a basic understanding of the rules, safety, strategy, scoring, and terminology in the game of whiffle ball.
 * 2.** The student shall be able to hit a pitched ball while incorporating the proper stance and grip. ||
 * **INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES**
 * FIRST MEETING:**
 * 1.** Warm up
 * 2.** Throw balls to a spot on the wall:
 * 3.** Play catch with other students:
 * 4.** Batting, fielding, and base running practice.
 * CLOSURE:** Review Skills
 * HOMEWORK:** How many games need to be won to win the World Series? ||
 * **SECOND MEETING:**
 * 1.** Warm up
 * 2.** Review throwing balls to a spot on the wall
 * 3.** Review playing catch with other students.
 * 4.** Review batting, fielding, and base running practice.
 * 5.** Play games
 * CLOSURE:** Review Skills ||
 * **ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES**


 * Note: This lesson is dependent on the weather. If we have poor weather and all classes share the gym, we will use the Lifetime skills lesson plan. ||