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KIN 0087E - Theory of Softball

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 89C Hours: 54 lecture Description: Study and analysis of competitive softball. Emphasis on defense, offense, pitching, baserunning, team strategies, stats recording and scorekeeping. Designed for students with softball experience and/or the desire to coach softball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Critique hitting mechanics an identify necessary improvements. Identify safety concerns in the game of softball. Analyze game video and develop a game plan. Course Content Outline I. Orientation A. Overview B. Expectations II. Mental Game A. Importance B. Control 1. Emotions 2. Situations C. Concentration Level and Focus D. Visualization and Imagining III. Outfield Rules and Guidelines A. Priority 1. Centerfield 2. Left and Right Field 3. Infield B. Angles C. Cut-Offs 1. To Home 2. To Bases D. Reading the Ball 1. Spin-curve of the Ball 2. Jump off the Bat 3. Left-Handed and Right-Handed Batters IV. Infield Rules and Guidelines A. General Rules 1. Lead Out 2. Communication 3. Pitch By Pitch Game Plan 4. Special Situations B. Special Defense 1. Bunt Defense 2. 1st and 3rd 3. Rundowns 4. Slap Defense V. Catching A. Mechanics of Blocking and Framing Pitches B. Throws to Bases-Picks and Steals C. Giving Signs, Calling Pitches and Reading the Hitters D. Game Strategies VI. Pitching A. Mechanics and Grip of Various Pitches B. Receiving Signs and Locations of Pitches C. Pitch Outs and Pick Offs D. Backup Responsibilities E. Rotation VII. Smart and Aggressive Base Running A. Steals 1. Types of Leads and Timing of Lead 2. Pitch Count 3. Pitchers Time to Home 4. Catchers Time to Bases B. Advancing on Throws 1. Draw Throws 2. Read Throws C. Types of Slides VIII. Offensive Situations A. Hitting 1. Hitting Mechanics 2. Hitting Different Pitches 3. Situational Hitting B. Bunting IX. Charting and Scouting Opposition and Recruits A. Documentation of Opposition 1. Hitting Charts 2. Pitching Charts 3. Weaknesses 4. Strengths B. Recruiting Process 1. High School Prospects 2. Talent Level X. Designing a Softball Program A. Practice Plans B. Conditioning Workouts C. Game Day Strategies D. Team Building E. Coaching Philosophy XI. Transition to a 4-Year School A. Grades - What it means to be a Student-Athlete B. Scholarships C. Skills Video Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the main characteristics and responsibilities of cut-offs to home and each base. 2. Analyze, through the use of game video and situations, the spin and curve of balls hit to the outfield from left-handed and right-handed batters. 3. Identify and explain special defensive situations in the infield. 4. Explain five pitches with the location and situation of each pitch. 5. Analyze a hitting and pitching chart focusing on an opponent's strengths and weaknesses through charting and scouting a live game. 6. Compose a marketing strategy for recruiting prospects and design a flyer that details the strategy. 7. Compare and contrast the hitting mechanics used to hit an outside pitch and an inside pitch. 8. Analyze team building dynamics in the game of fastpitch softball. 9.Compose an off-season conditioning program for fastpitch softball Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Reports Reading Assignments 1. The students will read the chapter in the textbook on types of offensive bunts and be prepared to discuss the drag bunt. 2. They students will read the handout on team building dynamics and be prepared to discuss the handout in small groups. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. The students will write a report on marketing strategies for recruit softball players. 2. Prepare a list comparing and contrasting the types of pitches. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.