The concept of racing rounders
I can apply my knowledge of batting and fielding when playing racing rounders.
The concept of racing rounders
I can apply my knowledge of batting and fielding when playing racing rounders.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: accurate throwing using both underarm and overarm techniques allows us to throw the ball into space.
- Move: after throwing the ball we must run quickly around the bases to score a rounder.
- Think: knowing that the job of the fielders is to prevent the batting team scoring rounders helps us create tactics.
- Feel: trying our hardest, even when we make mistakes, shows we have resilience.
- Connect: collaborating and helping our teammates to make in-game decisions develops trust.
Keywords
Rounder - hit/throw the ball and successfully run around all four bases faster than the fielding team can retrieve the ball
Bases - 4 points on the rounders field, positioned in a diamond shape, which a player has to run round to score a rounder.
Throw - using your hand to send a ball through the air to a specific target or area.
Common misconception
When fielding, pupils retrieve the ball and run with it in order to return it to the pupil on a base.
Tell the pupils that when fielding, they should work together as a team. Instead of running with the ball, they should quickly pass it to another player support, who needs to be close by and supporting. This will help move the ball faster.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: The concept of racing rounders, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: The concept of racing rounders, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
1 hoop per pupil, 1 beanbag per pupil, 1 tennis ball per game, floor markers, 30+ cones, 8x rounders bases.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
