Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Division of Bohol

(PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8)

SECOND QUARTER
WEEK 3

Quarter : 2 Week : 3 Day : 3 Activity No. : 3

Competency : Executes the skills involved in the sport (PE8GS-IId-h-4)
Objective : Performs the basic skills in baseball/softball (Throwing and Catching)
Topic : Basic Skills in Baseball / Softball
Materials : Pen, Coconut Leaf Ball/Crumpled Paper, Proper Playing Outfit
Reference : (Benavinte 2013)
Benavinte, Renato P. Jr. 2013. Physical Education and Health Learner's
Module. Pasig City: Department of Education.
Copyrights : For Department of Education
Concept Notes:
Basic skills to be developed in baseball/softball.
a. Throwing – is the most basic skill in baseball and softball. It
allows the team to prevent their opponents from touching bases
or even earning points or runs.
Grip- grip the ball across the seams with your index and
middle finger. The thumb is under the top fingers.
Wind-up – raise the throwing arm up and turn the shoulder in
the direction of the throw. The gloved hand points toward the target. Raise the left
foot and place all the weight of the body on the right foot.
Delivery – make a backward swing with bent elbows; lean forward in transferring
weight to the left foot and release the ball.
Follow-through – point the throwing arm down-forward, putting the feet parallel
in a ready position.

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b. Pitching – is a skill that puts the game Photo Commented [M1]: Specify the pitching of baseball and softball
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Baseball: there are two positions of from which a pitcher may start his delivery: the
wind-up and the stretch. The wind-up is used with no runners on base, while the
stretched is utilized when there are based runners, because it is a quicker way to
make a pitch. The pitcher must be in contact with the pitcher’s rubber when he throws
the ball (refer to the photo above).
Softball: the throw, or pitch, must be made with an underarm motion often called the
“windmill” motion: the ball must be released below the hip when the hand is no
farther from the hip than the elbow to get it in the strike zone (see photo below).

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Department of Education
Division of Bohol

Activity 1: Skill Development Activities

Perform the first two skills in baseball / softball game.
Materials:
• Baseball / Softball balls (for alternatives: you can use a coconut leaf ball or a crumpled
paper)
• Proper playing outfit with a good pair of playing shoes
Procedure:
1. Do the warm-up exercises before starting the activity. Refer to you FITT Table from your
previous lesson. OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
2. Proceed to the playing area. You should pass through each drill lessons on basic skills. You
can find a place where you feel comfortable and safe.
3. You should do well in this activity because your performance will be rated according to
the following criteria:
Indicators for Assessment:
o Can perform or execute the skills
o Can follow instructions efficiently and effectively.
o Can demonstrate positive behavior throughout the drill.
4. Put a checkmark under each skill if you are done performing the skills.
Drill Sequence:
(Note: Encourage members of the family / relatives to assist you perform the activity)
Team Sport Station I Station II
Throwing Pitching
Baseball/ Baseball Softball
Softball

Activity 2. How well have you performed in the drill lessons?

Put a check mark ( / ) in the column corresponding to your response to the items indicated
based on how well you did in each drill station. You can play with your siblings or any relatives
living on the same house. Reflect on the following criteria before you start rating yourself:
Proficiency in the execution of skills (40%)
Ability to follow instructions (30%)
Behavior during the drill (30%)

Self-Assessment Tool On Basic Skills in Baseball / Softball

Name: Section: Date:
Station Drills Advanced Proficient Approaching Proficiency Developing Beginning
Station1: Throwing
Station 2: Pitching
- Baseball
- Softball

Refer to the following guide for a more accurate self-assessment:

Advanced: 90% and above
Proficient: 85 to 89%
Approaching Proficiency: 80 to 84%
Developing: 75 to 79%
Beginning: 74% and below

Answer the following questions.

1. Share your drill experiences in a narrative form. (3 to 5 sentences)
2. What are the skills that you need to develop?