"First Softball Lesson" What is Softball · Softball Position No.1

⚾️✨ WBSC x Baseball Position No.1 Alliance｜Comprehensive Guide to "Creating the First Softball Lesson Standard" ✨⚾️

❄️ 1. Philosophy & Goals Core Course Principles

➡️ "First Touch, Lifetime Passion"

✅ Main Objective: Let students experience the thrill of softball ("Fun & Achievement") within 60 minutes!

✅ Key Metrics:

100% of students complete basic catching and throwing

80% of students feel the excitement of hitting

Establish a safe and trusting environment (No Fear Atmosphere!)

2. Safety First! Essential Safety Checklist

⚠️ Non-negotiable Dead Rules:

▫️ Equipment Inspection Required:

➠ Glove leather hardness (No hard lumps causing discomfort!)

➠ Ball stitching (No cracked seams!)

▫️ Zone Control Separation:

➠ Physical separation of hitting, fielding, and waiting zones (Use bright cones!)

➠ Safe swinging distance ≥ 3 meters (Measured with a rangefinder)

3. Breakdown of the Golden 60 Minutes

⏱️ Phase 1: Warm-up "Icebreaker Gamification" (10 mins)

❌ Traditional lap running → ✅ "Base Tag" running chase game

✨ Call out base names while running: "First! Second!... HOME!"

⏱️ Phase 2: Glove Magic Quick Mastery (15 mins)

➡️ Key phrase: "Catch with Web, Not Palm!"

Feeding technique → Use soft training balls (Soft T-ball) fed from waist height

Pro tip: Have students catch water droplets with gloves (feel the pocket's suction!)

⏱️ Phase 3: Swing Excitement Explosion (20 mins)

➡️ "Three-step Power Hitting Method":

1️⃣ Stance: "Feet wider than shoulders!" (Tape marks on the ground)

2️⃣ Grip: "Knuckles Align!" (Align knuckles in a straight line → mark with pen on bat✏️)

3️⃣ Swing: "Hip to Ball!" Focus on hip rotation (Tie a fluorescent band around waist for visual cue)

⏱️ Phase 4: Achievement Closure Design (15 mins)

✅ Ultimate challenge: "3-ball mini game"

▫️ Hit → run to first base → teammates shout names when stepping on base! (Example: "Go Amy!!!")

▫️ Completion awards WBSC certified stickers (Stick on helmet for great ceremony)

4. Invisible Professional Details

️ Temperature Management:

➠ Place ice packs in ball buckets on hot days (prevent balls from getting too hot)

➠ Use ball warmers in cold weather (maintain ball elasticity)

Visual Teaching:

➠ Draw swing paths on the ground with colored chalk ("Swing Path Rainbow")

➠ Use animal icons for fielding positions (e.g., First baseman = Lion spot)

5. Data-driven Review Sheet (Coach Version)

▶️ Student emotion curve records:

Interest points: (e.g., sound of hitting "Bam")

Frustration points: (e.g., closing eyes when catching)

▶️ Top 3 movement flaws:

1. Weight shifts backward during swing → Solution: front foot on balance pad

2. Wrist bending when catching → Solution: wrist band limits angle

Alliance Motto:

"Never teach softball, let them DISCOVER it."

(Don't teach softball, let students find it themselves!)

Share with coach teammates! Redefine beginner lessons with WBSC standards!

Strictly prohibited: Teaching rules/tactics in the first lesson (kills interest!)

✅ Correct approach: Let students smile and shout "I’m a player now!"