Activity 2: Chook Chase
RUNNING
Objective
A player from a batting team hits a number of baseballs in foul territory, the batter then tries
to run around all the bases while the fielding team retrieves all the balls to a container at
home plate.
What to do
• Set up a standard baseball diamond.
• Divide players into two teams, hitting and fielding.
• Fielding team sits in designated area in foul territory while each hitter in turn hits given
number of balls (at least as many as number on fielding team).
• As soon as hitter hits last ball, the player starts to run around bases while fielding
team retrieves balls and returns them to a container at home plate.
• No throwing permitted – fielders must pick up the ball and run it back to the container.
• Hitter gets one point for every base reached prior to last ball going in bucket.
• Continue process until all hitters have had a turn at bat.
What you need
Skill focus
• Base plates.
• Hitting tee.
• Baseball bat, baseballs and gloves.
• Container to store baseballs.
• Hitting.
• Fielding.
• Running.
• Team work and communication.
Change it/TREE
• Allow throwing and place a catcher at home plate to catch balls and place in container.
• Fielding team can take position on field but must not move until last ball is hit.
• Hitter can hit anywhere in 360°.
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