3-6 PE Softball Create A Game Task Card

SOFTBALLCREATE A GAMEThe American Softball League keeps hearing about the wonders of soccer. Soccer is fast. Soccer is fun.Soccer is cool. They are downright sick of hearing it all! They want more kids to play softball instead.Because they sell softball equipment, softball summer camps, softball coaching aids and everythingsoftball, it is very important for them to “win” over today’s youth. They want you to create a newtype of softball game that is more fun and active than traditional softball. If your game meets orbeats the following criteria you will win a lifetime pass to Disneyland ® .*It is fun for kids of all ability levels.It uses at least 3 skills you’ve learned in softball:• Throwing• Catching• Underhand pitching• Baserunning• Batting• Fielding ground and fly ballsIt has a way-cool name.It is active for all involved. (At least half of the players are moving at all times, and/orall of the players are moving at least half of the time.)It involves teamwork and cooperation.Game name:Equipment:Players:The object is…You do that by…*Just kidding about the Disneyland pass!GRADES 3-6

SOFTBALLBetter Way to Play?Score SheetWhich game did your group play?Score that game using the following criteria:Step Count: How many steps were taken?Fun Factor: Did you enjoy playing the game?Not at all A little Some A lot1 2 3 4Skills Factor: Were a variety of softball skills used to play the game?None A few Some A wide variety1 2 3 4Activity Factor: Did the game keep everyone moving, and did everyone havemany chances to move and have fun?Not at all A little Some A lot1 2 3 4GRADES 3-6