Striking: focus on the batter
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can strike the ball with intent away from the fielders to score runs (points).
Key learning points
- Move: to strike the ball, watch the ball and follow through with our strike to get power behind our shot.
- Move: to strike the ball with power, our body must be behind the ball, with eyes on the target following through.
- Think: striking the ball with intent into space away from the fielders increases our chances of scoring runs (points).
- Feel: striving to try our best to hit the ball further and more accurately shows great integrity.
- Connect: helping our teammates to make decisions about where to hit the ball develops trust and responsibility.
Keywords
Strike - the act of hitting/making contact with the ball
Intent - striking a ball with a specific objective or strategy in mind
Power - the ability to use force when striking the ball
Common misconception
Pupils aim to strike the ball with a lot of power which can lead to missed timed strikes and no contact being made.
Power can range from the small amount of power needed to make contact, to a lot of power to make the ball travel further.
Teacher tip
Place an emphasis with pupils on technique and making contact with the ball first before increasing the power and distance.
Equipment
Batting-Tee; 30+ balls; striking implements; 30+ cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word best describes how we move to retrieve a ball?
Q2.What do we need to consider when playing against another team?
Q3.When could you encourage a teammate to show your support?
Q4.What is the name of a throw that is used over short distances for accuracy?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the role of the batter?
Q2.How can a batter strike the ball further?
Q3.What can a batter do if they keep missing the ball?
Q4.Where is it called when the batter wants to strike the ball towards specified space?
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