Batting: where and why
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I understand how and where to hit the ball in a game of racing rounders.
Key learning points
- Move: when batting, it is important to strike the ball in different directions by following through towards the target.
- Move: to score more rounders, we have to strike the ball with power and intent where there are no fielders.
- Think: selecting where to aim when batting is an important decision as this increases our chance of scoring a rounder.
- Feel: challenging ourselves to strike the ball in different directions demonstrates resilience.
- Connect: identifying strengths and weaknesses in others' performances and helping them improve demonstrates trust.
Keywords
Rounder - hit/throw the ball and successfully run around all four bases back to the starting point retrieve the ball
Strike - the act of hitting/making contact with the ball
Space - an open area where your opponents are not standing
Common misconception
When batting, pupils focus solely on hitting the ball with power, ignoring the positioning of the fielders.
Explain to pupils that having awareness of fielders positions willl help them to aim and strike the ball into space. A powerful strike is not as effective if it goes towards a fielder.
Teacher tip
Space groups out to ensure there is significant space between them, so they are not hitting into each other's areas.
Equipment
rounders bats/ tennis rackets, tennis balls, 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 is the role of the batter?
Q2.Where should we hit to try to score more rounders?
Q3.When batting, what can you do to make a good connection with the ball?
Q4.Knowing where you want to strike the ball is called what?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where should you try to strike the ball when batting?
Q2.Which word describes the act of hitting the ball?
Q3.What is an important decision you need to make before striking the ball?
Q4.What can you identify in your teammates to help and support them to improve?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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