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:

Step, point, follow through

3. Play catch with other students:

Keep eyes on the ball; reach and grasp the ball with both hands.

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

Teacher observation based on skill level of individual students

*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.