major striking and fielding games

Physical Education 11

Striking Fielding Games

Major rules

Tactical goals:

Striking/ Fielding-Type Games

Tactical Goal	Description
Accurately Hit Ball	To use proper striking mechanics (e.g., “keeping an eye on the ball”, correct grip) to hit the ball into the field of play.
Placement Away from Fielders	To hit the ball over or around the fielding team into open or safe areas.
Covering Space	To work together with the fielding team to cover as much space as possible.
Score Runs	To use tactical solutions such as advancing runners so they are closer to the scoring area or hitting the ball away from the fielding team.
Avoid Getting Out	To use tactical solutions such as quickly running to a safe area (e.g., base) before the fielding team is able to throw to the safe area or tag the runner.
Stop Scoring Runs:	To work together as a defending team to prevent scoring by the offence. Examples include covering as much area as possible and throwing the ball to a team-mate who is able to prevent the runner from scoring.

Softball vs. Baseball Comparison

	Softball	Baseball
Length of Game	7 innings	9 innings
Ball size	bigger	smaller
Bat type	Usually metal/composite	Wooden
Field size	smaller	bigger
Pitching Distance	shorter	further
Pitching Area	Flat	raised
Pitching Delivery	Can not be overhand	Can be overhand
Players	10	9
Bunting	Not allowed	Allowed
Foul Balls	Can be out on a 2 strike foul ball	Just another strike
Stealing base	Not allowed	Allowed
Leading off	Not allowed	Allowed
Hit by a pitch	Continue batting	Advance to first base

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_baseball_and_softball

Cricket

-       11 players per team

-       can score 1, 4, or 6 runs per bat

-       1 run if both batters can get safely to the opposite side, 4 runs if the ball rolls to the outside edge of the playing area, and 6 runs if it clears the outside playing area through the air.

-       batters bat until they are you get them out

-       batters attempt to protect a wicket (3 stumps supporting 2 bails)

-       bowlers attempt to through the ball past the batters and break the wicket – batter is out

-       fielders attempt to catch a hit ball before it hits the ground and also stop the ball from reaching the edge of the field

-       if batters decide to run, a fielder can get the batter out if they break the wicket before both batters have crossed the safe line at the opposite end

-       when one entire teams of batters have gotten out, the other team will bat.