ATHLÂ 0110. Softball Training
Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 111
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses softball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate softball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
ATHL 0110 - Softball Training
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/athl-0110/
Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 111 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Stresses softball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate softball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 29-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 29-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate individual defensive skills. Identify team building and leadership techniques. Evaluate different spins and pitch location. Demonstrate various bunts used in the short game. Demonstrate various types of slides. Identify different offensive situations. Course Content Outline I. Offensive Skills A. Various bunts B. Hitting various pitches C. Hitting situations D. Hitting behind the runner E. Hitting fundamentals II. Fundamental Defensive Infield Skills A. Fielding ground balls B. Turning double plays C. Bunt defenses D. Steal coverage E. Diving for ground balls III. Fundamental Defensive Outfield Skills A. Fielding fly balls B. Communication C. Throws from the outfield D. Fielding ground balls in the outfield E. Diving for fly balls and line drives IV. Team Offensive Strategies A. Hit and run B. Angle down C. Shadow of the pitch D. Spin and rotation V. Team Defensive Strategy A. Base Coverage B. Bunt Coverage C. Infield Shifts D. Outfield Shifts E. Communication between the infield and outfield VI. Baserunning skills A. Types of slides B. Delayed steal C. Rocker lead D. Track lead E. Leads for different bases F. Reading situations G. Tagging up VII. Arm band offensive signals A. Indicators B. Signals for hitting C. Signals for baserunning D. Acknowledge signal VIII. Defensive and pitching signals from the arm band A. 1st and 3rd signals B. Pitch-out C. Individual pitch signals D. Pick-off IX. Game Day Strategies A. Scorekeeping B. Charting/scouting hitters C. Charting/scouting pitches D. Statistics E. Analyzing Game Day strategies X. Softball Conditioning A. Resistance band training B. Circuit training for softball players XI. Leadership in athletics A. Pillars of great leaders B. Creating cohesion and teamwork C. Team building techniques D. The Mental Game E. Breathing for relaxation Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze offensive strategies. 2. Identify the benefits of using arm band offensive signals in game situations 3. Evaluate defensive strategies that prevent stolen bases. 4. Develop a scouting report on an opponent. 5. Demonstrate techniques to lining up a double-cut from the warning track. 6. Demonstrate pitch calling techniques in college softball. 7. Perform defensive signals used in a bunt situation and align defensive players on the infield. 8. Implement offensive signals in a game using arm band signals. 9. Perform plays to defend a first and third situation while on defense. 10. Demonstrate breathing techniques to use during a game. 11. Perform the steps to fielding a ground ball in the infield. 12. Demonstrate the bunting techniques used in the short game. 13. Compare and contrast different defensive situations. 14. Utilize relaxation breathing techniques. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read text book "Heads Up Baseball" and prepare your personal Mission statement. 2. Read text book "Heads Up Baseball" and be prepared to discuss the different types of breathing techniques. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Identify three defensive strategies to defend a first and third play. Prepare a written report on the three strategies. 2. Create a guide book for offensive signals and strategies to use in a game. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Transferable Courses to the UC System
...or all of these ATHL, KIN and RECM...from PHYS 0105 / PHYS 0110 and PHYS 0205...
