Break the Line

Learning Outcomes

Striking for distance with a long implement (softball hit off the tee, hockey or cricket hit off a low tee), receiving a ball, and space awareness.
 

Description Of Activity

Each team in turn tries to hit the ball across the opponent's line between the markers. Opponents attempt to stop or eld the ball. A point is scored if the ball crosses the opponent's line between the two markers. The ball must hit the ground between the lines. Hits are alternated between teams.

• stepping in to hit the ball
• relaxed swing for hitting off the tee

Variations

     Try striking with the feet (e.g. kicking a ground ball). 

Equipment/Material Required

• Tees, balls and bats, markers.
• In a large grass area, two parallel lines have markers on each end and each line has a tee in the center.
• Two teams of four: each team is spaced between the markers along one line.