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ATHL 0157 - Intercollegiate Softball (W)

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 131 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Intercollegiate women's softball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association 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 Perform offensive strategies for hitting different pitches. Analyze offensive and defensive signals. Perform game day score keeping techniques. Evaluate sports leadership techniques. Course Content Outline I.Score keeping strategies A. Defensive reports B. Offensive reports C. Pitching reports D. Advanced Strategies II. Scouting Reports and Strategies A. Offensive B. Defensive C. Pitching D. Picks E. Advanced strategies III. Game day infield drills & skills A. 1 & 3rd B. Rundowns C. Bunt defense D. Range balls E. Communication F. Advanced strategies G. Demonstrate team building and leadership skills IV. Game day outfield drills & skills A. Cuts B. Do or dies C. Figure fours D. Angles E. Sun balls F. Communication G. 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. Slap hits C. Hitting behind the runner D. Hitting the rise ball E. Hitting the change-up F. Utilize offensive signals 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 softball program as it relates to offensive strategies. 2. Identify the benefits of using Own the Zone signal calling system. 3. Evaluate defensive softball strategies. 4. Develop a scouting report and present it to the class. 5. Analyze the mental game of softball. 6. Demonstrate techniques used to hit different pitches. 7. Implement pitch calling strategies for a college softball 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 softball game. 11. Perform the steps to fielding a fly ball. 12. Demonstrate the bunting techniques used in the short game. 13. Create and analyze gameday scorekeeping techniques. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read text section on "Heads Up Baseball" and examine your best and worst performances in softball using the provided chart. 2. Read text section on "Heads Up Baseball" and be 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 slapper. Prepare a written report on the three strategies. 2. Create a chart for calling pitches during a college softball 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.