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- Year 7
3 ball rounders
I can send the ball into areas of a playing field using different striking techniques to avoid fielders and maximise my scoring opportunities.
- Year 7
3 ball rounders
I can send the ball into areas of a playing field using different striking techniques to avoid fielders and maximise my scoring opportunities.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to hit the ball into different spaces, the angle of the hips, front foot and backswing are adjusted.
- Think: the fielding team needs to be well spaced out to increase coverage and adapt if the batter is left handed.
- Think: creating maximum distance between the three balls and the opposing team creates more time to score.
- Feel: excitement and enjoyment can also come from other people's success.
- Connect: encouraging one another shows compassion and helps to develop confidence.
Keywords
Angle - adjusting the angle of the hips, feet and backswing helps to accurately direct the ball and generate power when batting
Tactics - actions carefully planned to achieve a desired outcome
Rounder - a complete run of a player through all the bases as a unit of scoring
Common misconception
Pupils often try to hit the ball too hard when batting. Often pupils hit the ball in the same space every time they bat which is usually around 2nd and 3rd base.
Pupils should focus on accuracy and control rather than power. Encourage pupils to change the angle of their hips, front foot and backswing to help them hit the ball in different directions.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: 3 ball rounders, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: 3 ball rounders, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Explore more key stage 3 physical education lessons from the Striking and fielding games: bowling, batting and fielding with accuracy unit, dive into the full secondary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
1 ball between 3, 1 rounders bat between 3, a stack of cones, hoops, bowling targets , stumps and bases
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
