Game understanding focused on if the batter misses or hits the ball backwards
I can demonstrate effective fielding skills if the batter misses the ball or hits the ball backwards in a rounders game.
Game understanding focused on if the batter misses or hits the ball backwards
I can demonstrate effective fielding skills if the batter misses the ball or hits the ball backwards in a rounders game.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: as a backstop, having our hands ready in case the batter misses the ball means we can throw quickly to first base.
- Think: choosing which base to throw the ball to can stop the batters from scoring rounders.
- Feel: congratulating the opposing team and our own team when performing well, shows we can play the game with integrity.
- Connect: communicating with our teammates before throwing and receiving the ball demonstrates good cooperation skills.
Keywords
Bowling - the action of accurately delivering the ball underarm by the bowler to the batter
Backstop - the fielder who stands behind the batter
Run out - a batter is out if the fielder touches the post with the ball (or holding the ball) before the batter has touched the post
Common misconception
Pupils are often too slow to throw from backstop to 1st base when trying to run the batter out, resulting in the batter being able to continue running around the bases.
When backstop has the ball, they need to react quickly and focus on a flat, hard throw to 1st base to try and run the batter out.
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Equipment
1 ball between 3 pupils, 1 bat between 6 pupils, rounders bases, 30+ cones, alternate balls.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
