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ATHL 0150 - Intercollegiate Baseball (M)

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 161 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced baseball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Intercollegiate baseball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 1-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 58-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 58-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Select and perform offensive and defensive strategies. Analyze offensive and defensive signals. Perform game day score keeping techniques. Course Content Outline I. Scorekeeping strategies A. Defensive scouting reports B. Offensive scouting reports C. Pitching reports D. Advanced strategies II. Scouting Reports and Strategies A. Offensive B. Defensive C. Pitching D. Picks III. Game day infield drills & skills A. 1st & 3rd B. Rundowns C. Bunt defense D. Range Ground balls E. Communication F. Advanced Strategies G. Demonstrate team building and leadership skills IV. Game day outfield drills & skills A. Cuts B. Do or die plays C. Angles on defense D. Sun balls E. Communication F. Advanced strategies V. Team defensive strategy A. Base coverage B. Bunt coverage C. Infield shifts D. Outfield shifts E. Between infield and outfield F. Communication drills G. Utilize defensive signals VI. Advanced Offensive Skills A. Hitting with the pitch B. Slash hits C. Hitting behind the runner D. Hitting the cutter E. Hitting the change up F. Utilize offensive strategies G. Advanced strategies VII. In-Season conditioning A. Agility B. Reaction time & coordination C. Positive & negative loading D. Speed & power VIII. Signal calling A. Offensive signal Calls B. Pitch calling C. Defensive signals D. Advanced strategies X. Leadership in athletics A. Pillars of great leaders B. Creating cohesion and teamwork C. Team building techniques D. The mental game E. Mission statement Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze aspects of a quality baseball program as it related to offensive strategies. 2. Identify the benefits of using Own the Zone signal calling system. 3. Evaluate defensive baseball strategies. 4. Develop a scouting report. 5. Analyze the mental game of baseball. 6. Demonstrate techniques used to hit different pitches. 7. Implement pitch calling strategies for a college baseball game. 8. Perform defensive signals used in a bunt situation and align defensive players on the infield. 9. Perform plays to defend a first and third situation while on defense. 10. Demonstrate breathing techniques to use in the on deck circle during a college baseball game. 11. Perform the steps to field a fly ball. 12. Demonstrate the bunting techniques used in the short game. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter in "Heads up Baseball" and examine your best and worst performances in a baseball games using the chart on from the textbook. 2. Read chapter in "Heads Up Baseball" and prepare to discuss pre-game mental preparation strategies to use during warm ups. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Identify three defensive strategies to defend a power hitter. Prepare a written report on the three strategies. 2. Create a chart for calling pitches during a college baseball 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. Students will provide their own baseball spikes, gloves and bats.