Transcript of Rules Modified for Hilltop High School Physical Education Dr. Butler April 2013 Over The Line.
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- Rules Modified for Hilltop High School Physical Education Dr.
Butler April 2013 Over The Line
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- Over The Line is a popular sport in Southern California
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- History: OTL Over-the line was first played in Mission Beach,
San Diego, California in the 1954. Largely seen as a novelty game
but often played in physical education classes in local middle and
high schools. The annual OMBAC World Championship Over the Line
Tournament organized by Old Mission Beach Athletic Club, is a
prominent event in the San Diegos beach sports life.
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- OTL is an international event with 60,000 + fans and
spectators
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- Known for a fun atmosphere
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- OTL is played every year on Fiesta Island
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- Description: OTL Modified softball game played with a bat and
ball. Traditionally played in sand at Fiesta Island. There is a
batter, pitcher and fielders. No running of bases. Focus is on fun
and interactivity with other team members.
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- OTL Field: If the ball is hit in the Pie than the player at bat
is out. Pie Foul Ball Area
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- Rules: OTL Pitcher is on same team as the batter. Batter has
(3) chances to hit a ball in fair territory. Boundaries of game are
long and narrow. An out is earned when (a) the ball is caught in
the air, or (b) batter fails to bat a ball in fair territory within
(3) attempts when up to bat.
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- Scoring Rules: OTL 1 Point for each ball that is batted and
lands in fair territory without being caught (dropped balls count
as a point). 4 Points for each ball hit past the last outfielder
that lands in fair territory. Fielders crossing THE LINE or its
extensions when attempting to catch ball
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- Pitching: Own team pitches to the batter
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- A ball that lands in fair territory scores 1 point.
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- Catching the ball in bounds = the batter is out
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- How to score a home run: Score 4 Points For: Any ball hit PAST
the last player in fair territory on the fly without the player
touching it. The ball only has to go past the player, not
necessarily over the players head.
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- How to earn an out: a. Three foul balls b. One Strike c. Fly
balls caught by fielders d. Ball hitting THE LINE, lines that make
up the pie, or landing in the pie e. Batting out of turn f. Not
having one foot behind the apex of the triangle
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- When to Rotate Teams At Bat Every team member will have one
turn at bat. This means that every at time at bat, every player
will either score points for their team, or they wont. Because
every team member will have a turn at bat, there isnt a strategy in
batting order. After every team member has batted, the teams will
rotate. Batting team will rotate to outfield, and outfield will
rotate to bat. Regulation OTL is more complicated than this.
Scoring has been modified for PE classes. See HERE to learn
more.HERE
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- Strategy: OTL Offense: Pitch ball softly at waste level of
batter (be sure to pitch from the side, out of the way). Offense:
Vary batting placement - barely over the line, close to the
sidelines, and for distance. Defense: Disperse fielders based on
perceived striking ability and aim of each batter.
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- Special Rules for Physical Education If there is an odd number
of players, the team with the less # of players may have designated
batters from their team to equal the # of at bats. This is called a
designated batter, and each time at bat the designated batter will
be rotated. If a player can not successfully hit the ball over the
line, they may hit the ball off a tee (a tall cone will used for
our class).
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- Special Rules for Physical Education If the batter does not
like the pitch, they can catch it. This does not count against the
batter. This may happen a maximum of 2 times. If the batter tries
to catch a bad pitch and drops the ball, than this counts as a
foul. The pitcher and players waiting turn to bat need to be at
least 6 feet away from the batter AT ALL TIMES. If the pitcher or
players gets closer than 6 feet to the batter, than this will be
recorded as an out. The number of innings will be determined each
day by the teacher.
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- Safety Cues: OTL Pitcher stay safe! Stand to the side, 6 feet
away from the bat. Dont throw the bat! People waiting turn to bat
stay 6 feet away from batter. Fielders pay attention! Watch not
only the for the ball from your team, but for stray balls from
other teams.