KICKBALL

Sports Games

OBJECTIVE
Today we are playing Kickball. In this game, the objective is to get more runs than the opposing team.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide you into two teams. I will decide which team will kick first and which team will start in the field.
• If you are kicking first, decide the batting order and line up single file behind home plate.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• I will be the pitcher for each team.
• A kicker is out if:
  • the ball is caught in the air
  • the ball is thrown to the base before the kicker steps on it
  • the ball is thrown overhand and hits the kickers feet while running to a base
• A ball is considered foul if it goes behind 3rd or 1st base when kicked.
• A kicker cannot strike out (each kicker gets a turn to kick the ball).
• Kickers and fielders will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach: Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.
• Discussion: Ask students to share what was easy or hard about keeping their eye on the kicked ball.