This drill is a variation on the game with a fun scoring system.
Set up
# of players : 4-8 players
Ideal : 4 players
Equipment : 3 balls +
Average duration : 15-25 minutes
Description
- Receiving team = Batting team
Serving team = Pitching team - Ace = strikeout and switch.
- Missed serve is a walk (one base)
- If receiving team looses a rally it is a strikeout.
- If a team wins the rally they get one base.
- Receiving team must win 4 rallies to get a home run and a point
- After 3 strikeouts teams switch from serving to receiving.
- When the team comes in to bat again (receive) they start again with empty bases.
- The game can be played a certain amount of winnings and the team with the most runs wins.
Variations
- Switch teams
- Switch sides
Progression
- Missed serves not counting will make it more difficult for the receiving team.
Key points
- Encourage athletes to visualize what is happening on the pitch after each rally and evaluate their strategy accordingly