Kickball

Group game similar to baseball.

• Set Up

  • 4 bases in a diamond

  • Cone to indicate picture mound

• Equipment

  • Bases

  • Kickball

• Objective

  To score the most points by completing a run.

• Directions

  1. Same rules as baseball but instead of throwing a ball, the pitcher is rolling a kickball.

  2. Students on offense have to kick a ball and run around the bases. 

  3. Outs are made by the defense catching the ball out of the air before it bounces, pitching 3 times without the offense completing a kick, and touching a base with the ball before the runner gets there.

  4. An inning ends after 3 outs. Then offense/defense switches.

• Variations

  Students have to do different movements when going around the bases (skipping, crab walk, etc.)

• Coaching Points

  • Encourage players to cheer for each other

  • Demonstrate how to calm yourself before your face the pitcher

Reflection: Self-Management & Social Awareness

1. Let’s say you swung three times but didn’t hit the ball so you got an “out.” 

   -What kind of thoughts could you have at that moment? 

   -What kind of thoughts will help you improve next time?

2. How do you manage the stress of going up to “bat”?

3. How can your team support your when you are up to “bat”?