Batting: technique
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how and where to hit the ball in a game of racing rounders.
Key learning points
- Move: when batting, stand sideways on, watch the ball closely and follow through in the direction of the target.
- Move: batting the ball with intent into spaces away from the fielders will help us to score more rounders in a game.
- Think: good decision making is important when batting to try and outwit the fielders, and score more rounders in a game.
- Feel: practising our batting technique and trying to improve shows we are self-motivated.
- Connect: supporting our teammates in making good decisions shows responsibility and builds trust.
Keywords
Batting - using a bat to try to hit a ball that is thrown or bowled
Intent - striking a ball with a specific objective or strategy in mind
Game - an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
Common misconception
Pupils try to generate their hitting power using just their arm, which results in them over swinging and missing the ball.
Remind pupils that swining smoothly and keeping their eye on the ball is important. Pupils should bend their knees slightly and use their hips to rotate and generate power.
Teacher tip
Hitting a tennis ball with a rounders bat requires secure hand-eye coordination and can be tricky for some pupils, so don't hesitate to adapt the equipment if needed. A tennis racket has a larger surface area and is easier to apply a more natural swing motion.
Equipment
30+ tennis balls, rounders bats/ tennis rackets, 30+ cones, rounders bases, batting tees
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are you doing when you throw the ball underarm towards the pupil batting?
Q2.Which word describes the player who is positioned directly behind the batter?
Q3.What is the consequence of bowling the ball above shoulder height?
Q4.What does always working hard to improve, even when finding something hard demonstrate?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should you stand towards the bowler, when preparing to hit the ball?
Q2.Which word describes striking a ball with a specific objective?
Q3.What is a negative consequence of just using your arm to try to generate more batting power?
Q4.What can you help to develop, within your team, when you support and give each other feedback?
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