Game play with tactics
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of tactics when batting and fielding in a rounders game.
Key learning points
- Move: to outwit an opponent, we can change our body position when batting or increase our backswing when bowling.
- Move: backing up the post that teammates are throwing towards can prevent a misfield.
- Think: working in teams to apply different tactics when batting and fielding increases our chances of winning a game.
- Feel: always striving to try our best and improve our performance demonstrates strong self-motivation.
- Connect: successfully applying tactics in a game situation requires cooperation and communication with our teammates.
Keywords
Tactics - a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
Outwit - using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage over our opponents.
Communication - exchanging information, ideas, thoughts or feelings
Common misconception
Pupils believe that batting is more important than effective fielding, when in fact, good fielding is equally vital to success in rounders.
Ensure pupils understand the importance of good tactics in both batting and fielding. Pupils should realise that if they limit their opponents from scoring rounders, it will be easier to win the game.
Teacher tip
There are two options when creating the teams. 1. Create teams based on ability level and match them against each other. 2. Create mixed ability teams and encourage pupils to support each other throughout the games.
Equipment
30+ cones, 1 rounders ball between 3 pupils, whiteboards and pens, rounders bats, bases for 2x games, tennis balls/ larger balls.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word means to hit the ball?
Q2.What can you do with your body to strike the ball in different directions?
Q3.What is a benefit of collaborating with your teammates?
Q4.When striking the ball, what can you change to help score more rounders?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of tactic is striking the ball hard and low to avoid being caught?
Q2.What is one way you can outwit the batter with your bowling?
Q3.Which is most important for winning a game of rounders?
Q4.What are you showing when you always try your hardest to do well and improve?
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