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An effective bowler, backstop and first base partnership
I can send and receive a ball using the underarm bowling technique to a target area.
- Year 7
An effective bowler, backstop and first base partnership
I can send and receive a ball using the underarm bowling technique to a target area.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move : bowling requires a pendulum arm action with the arm straight, stepping in the direction you want the ball to go.
- Move: when throwing to a fielder you use a continuous motion from catching to cushion, secure and then release the ball.
- Think: carefully choosing an appropriate throwing technique will increase the chance of run out opportunities.
- Feel: working together with fielding teammates to secure a run out provides a sense of achievement.
- Connect: compassion is shown to your teammate fielder by altering your throwing speed and power to meet their needs.
Keywords
Out - a batter is out if the fielder touches the post with the ball before the batter touches the post
Bowling - the action of accurately delivering the ball underarm by the bowler to the batter
Backstop - the fielder directly behind the batter, whose role is to catch missed balls and return them quickly to the bases
Common misconception
Pupils struggle with their release point when bowling underarm which results in an illegal bowling action. Pupils are too slow to throw from backstop to first base when trying to run the batter out.
Pupils should focus on a smooth pendulum action when bowling to ensure that the ball is bowled between knee and head height and to the side of the batter. When backstop has the ball, focus on a flat, hard throw to first base to run the batter out.
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Equipment
1 ball per pair (choice of different balls), a stack of cones and hoops, bowling targets (stumps, hoops)
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
