Level: 1
Requirements
- Know the basic rules of slow-pitch softball.
- What is the meaning of Good Sportsmanship?
- Name and demonstrate your understanding of the skills required for the ten (10) softball playing positions.
- Identify the following:
- Bat
- On deck circle
- Batter’s box
- Outfield
- Coaches’ box
- Pitcher’s mound
- Diamond Bags
- Pitching rubber
- Glove
- Right field
- Home base
- Left field
- Infield
- Softball
- Define or explain the following game terms:
- Bases Loaded
- Home team
- Bunt
- Innings
- Fielder’s choice
- Lineup
- Fly Ball
- Popup
- Force Play
- Run
- Foul tip
- Score
- Grand Slam
- Strike zone
- Grounder
- The count
- Home run
- Walk
- Explain the following official’s calls or rules:
- Double Play
- Ground rule double
- Error
- Infield fly rule
- Fair ball
- Out
- Foul ball
- Safe
- Demonstrate the ability to read a basic scorecard that was scored in a game you participated in.
- List and describe five (5) responsibilities of an umpire.
- Name 5 mental and physical attributes to be gained from slow-pitch softball.
- As a team or individual, develop a plan to practice outreach while completing the requirements for this honor. Possible options could include the following:
- Invite 3 friends not from your church to play a game.
- Have prayer before each game.
- Exhibit good sportsmanship and fair play.
- Play three (3) slow-pitch official games with an umpire and demonstrate reasonable skills.
- Write a one page report on a famous athlete. Discuss why they are or are not a good Christian role model.
- Discuss with your Pathfinder leader, pastor or teacher the problems facing a Seventh-day Adventist youth considering participating in sports in Jr. High, High School of college. What alternatives are there to allow for continued activity in sports?
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