Hitting off a Tee

Learning Outcomes

Striking a stationary ball off a tee, relationships (with others), time, and energy.

Description Of Activity

One person in the group is the batter; the other three are the elders. In turn, the batter hits the three balls: 

• in the direction of the elders
• indifferent directions
• for distance
• between two markers
• along the ground
• to the same place

 

 

Variations

Extend skills: As skill level improves, try the same activities with the ball lobbed for the batter to hit on the full.  

Equipment/Material Required

Softball bat or bat shapes, small balls, batting tees, markers. Batting tees are spread out along a line in a dened grass area. A group of 4 children is at each tee, with a bat and three balls.