ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Baseball scrimmage

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 35

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to play a baseball scrimmage game.

IMPORTANCE
Scrimmaging a game is important because it teaches the rules and procedures of a full game.

VOCABULARY
Scrimmage: a simulated game. 

 RULES

• The GrowFit rules are a simple, modified version of regulation baseball. If a rule is not mentioned below we will not be following it.
• The team to win the Ro Sham Bo will bat first while the other team will begin on the field playing defense.
• The first batter is up to bat, standing over home plate.
• The batter may continue to hit the ball until:
  • Three strikes.
  • Gets four balls and can walk to first base.
  • Hits the ball inside the boundaries of the game.
• A strike will be called if:
  • Batter swings at the ball and misses.
  • Does not swing at a ball that is pitched within the strike zone (area between the batter’s shoulders and knees).
• A ball is called if:
  • The ball is pitched outside of the strike zone and the batter does not swing.
• A batter cannot strike out on a foul ball unless the ball is caught in the air.
• A runner is out if:
  • He/she is tagged by a fielder holding the ball while he/she is off the base.
  • A fielder with the ball tags the base before the batter reaches it.
• The next team is up to bat after the batting team receives three outs.

PRACTICE

1. Move onto skills games- Baseball Scrimmage

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing a Baseball Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to scrimmage a baseball game and have your team win.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. I will decide which team will bat first and which team will start in the field.
• If your team is batting first, decide the batting order and line up on the sidelines.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (pitcher, catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• All GrowFit baseball rules apply.
• A ball is considered foul if it goes behind 3rd or 1st base when hit.
• Teams will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach: 
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • If space allows, have a non-competitive option for students to play
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • What different skills did you use today while playing baseball?
  • Was it difficult to play baseball as a team? Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing World Series. In this game, the objective is to win the world series by working with your team in each baseball scrimmage you play in.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams and assign each team to a field.
• Ro Sham Bo with the other team to decide who will bat first and will start in the field.
• If your team is batting first, decide the batting order and line up on the sidelines.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (pitcher, catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• A ball is considered foul if it goes behind 3rd or 1st base when hit.
• All GrowFit baseball rules apply.
• Teams will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.
• The two winning teams will then compete to determine a world series winner.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
  • If space allows, have a non-competitive option for students to play.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • What different skills did you use today while playing baseball?
  • Was it difficult to play baseball as a team? Why or why not?

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing 4 Pitch Scrimmage. In this game, the objective is to scrimmage a baseball game and help your team win by hitting the ball before your fourth pitch.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. I will decide which team will bat first and which team will start in the field.
• If your team is batting first, decide the batting order and line up on the sidelines.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (pitcher, catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• Each student will get four pitches.
• If the student does not hit the ball after the fourth pitch, he/she can attempt to run to first.
• This is not a walk-- the ball is still in play and all other GrowFit baseball rules apply. 
• A student may get a fifth pitch if he/she hits a foul ball on the fourth pitch.
• A ball is considered foul if it goes behind 3rd or 1st base when hit.
• Teams will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
• ELL Accommodation: 
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation: 
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection: 
  • What different skills did you use today while playing baseball?
  • Was it difficult to play baseball as a team? Why or why not?