Kickball Skills 1

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Kickball Skills 1

Kickball Skills 1

How to Kick

Step 1: Watch your pitcher

• Keep your eyes on your pitcher and watch for the pitch

Multiple Choice

The first step in kicking the kickball is to watch the pitcher.

• True

• False

Step 2: Get in a good Stance

• Get in a good "ready" position to kick the ball.

• You should be standing on your desired side of the plate.

• Make sure to be behind the plate.

Multiple Choice

The second step in kicking a kickball is kick the ball.

• True

• False

Step 3: Build momentum toward the ball

• Wait for the pitch (as you see the pitcher release the ball)

• Walk or run toward the ball

• Your momentum speed is your choice

Multiple Choice

The third step in kicking a kickball is to build momentum away from the ball.

• True

• False

Step 4: Kick ball with all power & run bases

• Use your momentum and strength to kick the ball

• Use your soccer knowledge to decide where to placer your foot on the ball

• Run to first base immediately after you kick the ball

• Run to as many bases as you can without getting out

Multiple Choice

The fourth step in kicking a kickball is to kick the ball with all power and run to the base.

• True

• False

Kickball Skills 1

Base Running

Base Running Order

• Start at home plate- where you kick the ball

• Run to first base

• Run to second base

• Run to third base

• Run home

• Make sure to touch every base

Multiple Choice

When running the bases, you can run to any base you want to after you kick the ball. You do not have to run the bases in order.

• True

• False

Base Running Key Points

• Only one player per base

• Runners can not overlap a runner in front of them

• No leading off