Disc 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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Locomotor
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Run
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Manipulative Send
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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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Four bases
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One disc (a soft one if playing indoors)
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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A baseball diamond—bases 30 yards (26 meters) apart
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On a baseball diamond, set up a defensive alignment consisting of a back catcher, a pitcher, players on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, a shortstop playing between 2nd and 3rd, and 4 out fielders.
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Line up the offensive team behind the back-stop in the order they will be throwing the disc. The batting order is maintained throughout the game.
-Instructions:
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Explain that this game is played like 3-pitch with the major exception that there is no pitcher and the batter throws a disc once.
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The Frisbee must travel in the air past an imaginary line between first and third base. Runners cannot run till the Frisbee is thrown.
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A foul throw is an automatic out.
-Questions & Notes:
Which offensive tactics are most useful for the teams?
What makes it easiest to throw the disc where you wish?
Which defensive tactics are most useful for the teams?
What makes it easiest to receive the disc the easiest?