Defensive uses correct consistently fields pitches shows leadership and direction when Catching technique/body position thrown communicating with the field Skills to field pitches/throws sets up defensive patterns the squat, glove up calls pitches to direct play continuous pitch selection and consistently uses correct consistently uses correct communication with the pitcher to dictate technique to field at technique to efficiently field at plays home base. home base position on base tagging, quick throws identifying base runners Defensive can successfully an consistently makes catches in identifies fielding priorities Catching accurate throw from the field where movements are sets a field based on team mates’ and another player required ability Throwing uses glove Skills effectively attacks a ground ball demonstrates appropriate decision can successfully catch a movement towards the ball making when facing opponents fly ball in the field transfers the ball from the movement in the field before the - body position to throwing hand in one pitch - glove position uses 2 smooth movement hands looks to complete plays’ ‘special can successfully a throws are accurate and double plays, triple plays ground ball in the field powerful sets up for tag plays at the base position body behind in front of a baseman can catch or field balls that require the ball to the extension can throw with accuracy to team mate. demonstrates effective base throws to the play shows correct body position on the base technique. Step, tagging unforced runs hips, leads with elbow etc can play on base with success. retires runners through fielding and catching
Defensive Catching Skills uses correct technique/body position to field pitches/throws the squat, glove up consistently uses correct technique to field at home base. position on base tagging, quick throws identifying base runners consistently fields pitches thrown calls pitches to direct play consistently uses correct technique to efficiently field at home base shows leadership and direction when communicating with the field sets up defensive patterns continuous pitch selection and communication with the pitcher to dictate plays Defensive Catching and Throwing Skills can successfully an accurate throw from another player uses glove effectively can successfully catch a fly ball in the field - body position - glove position uses 2 hands can successfully a ground ball in the field position body behind the ball can throw with accuracy to team mate. throws to the shows correct technique. Step, hips, leads with elbow etc can play on base with success. retires runners through fielding and catching consistently makes catches in the field where movements are required attacks a ground ball movement towards the ball transfers the ball from the to throwing hand in one smooth movement throws are accurate and powerful in front of a baseman to the demonstrates effective base play body position on the base tagging unforced runs identifies fielding priorities sets a field based on team mates’ ability demonstrates appropriate decision making when facing opponents movement in the field before the pitch looks to complete ‘special plays’ double plays, triple plays sets up for tag plays at the base can catch or field balls that require extension
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