KINC 214: Women's Varsity Softball

• demonstrate proper throwing, defensive and offensive skills
• display an awareness of teamwork, sportsmanship and responsibility in a competitive situation
• diagnose opponent’s weaknesses and formulate an offensive adjustment

All lab content.

Women's Varsity Softball includes instructor guided practice and demonstration in the following content areas:

1. Introduction to the Biokinetic Movements of the Swing and Throw 
   1. Swing 
      1. natural progression from the ground upward 
      2. toe, heel, knee, hops, bottom hand, top hand, shoulders
   2. Throw
      1. rotational preparation to directional movement
      2. alignment, rocker steep, coil, separation of hands, stride, release, follow through
2. Individual Skill Instruction
   1. Offense
      1. execution techniques
      2. hitting plan
      3. base running skills
   2. Defense
      1. communication
      2. area specific drills
         1. pitcher
         2. catcher
         3. infielders
         4. outfielders
      3. team defense
         1. relays
         2. bunt defense
         3. double steal defense
         4. defense of stolen base/playoffs
   3. Throwing Technique
      1. footwork and alignment
      2. arm action
      3. release and follow through
      4. evaluate rotation
3. Team Goals
   1. Offensive percentages
   2. Defensive percentages
   3. Pitching percentages
   4. Individual relationship to percentages
4. Game Strategy
   1. Automatics
   2. Signals
   3. Scouting reports
   4. Charts
   5. Rules of the game 
5. Mental Preparation
   1. Relaxation and breathing techniques
   2. Self-control methods
   3. Mental imagery
   4. Pre-performance routine
6. Competition
   1. Conference Competition
   2. Post Conference Competition