Rounders
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play the full version of rounders and understand the key rules of the game.
Key learning points
- Move: accurate throwing, catching and retrieving skills are vital to prevent the batters from scoring rounders.
- Move: to prevent the batting team scoring, we must react fast to retrieve the ball and throw quickly back to the target.
- Think: when batting, we have to decide which base to run to depending on how well we strike the ball.
- Feel: following the rules of the game and playing fairly shows excellent integrity.
- Connect: working together when we are struggling demonstrates good cooperation.
Keywords
Batting - when a player uses a bat to try to hit a ball that is thrown or bowled to them
Fielding - when players on the team that is not batting try to catch or stop the ball and get the batters out
Accuracy - the ability to control where we throw or hit an object
Common misconception
When pupils are batting and they run around the bases, they often run inside the bases, which is against the rules of the game.
Ensure pupils know the rule that they must run around the outside of the bases when running.
Teacher tip
Rounders bases are used in this lesson, however cones are sufficient when creating the 4 bases, if you do not have access to rounders bases.
Equipment
5x batting tees, rounders bats, 30+ cones, rounders bases, tennis balls/ larger balls.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What type of game is rounders?
Q2.How many posts do you need to run around to score a rounder?
Q3.Which player is positioned directly behind the batter?
Q4.Which word means to play a game honestly and by the rules?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word describes the ability to control where you throw or hit an object?
Q2.Where do batters need to run when running the bases?
Q3.What are you demonstrating when you play fairly and follow the rules of the game?
Q4.How can you help your teammates if they are struggling?
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