Batting: technique
I can understand how and where to hit the ball in a game of racing rounders.
Batting: technique
I can understand how and where to hit the ball in a game of racing rounders.
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Lesson details
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.
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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
