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Effective batting placement through Danish longball from a T
I can stand sideways on, bat back, ready to swing and transfer weight onto my front foot when making contact with a stationary ball.
- Year 7
Effective batting placement through Danish longball from a T
I can stand sideways on, bat back, ready to swing and transfer weight onto my front foot when making contact with a stationary ball.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: hitting action requires a smooth backswing, head over the ball and a follow through keeping control of the bat.
- Think: it is most effective to hit the ball away from fielders, into vacant/empty spaces.
- Think: changing the angle of the bat on connection enables hitting the ball in different directions to avoid fielders.
- Feel: when the bat connects cleanly with the ball, it provides a sense of achievement.
- Connect: batting requires patience as you take it in turns to bat, allowing others to hit the ball before and after you.
Keywords
Angle - the direction at which the bat strikes the ball, which affects where the ball travels on the field
Batting T - a stand to hold the ball steady
Backswing - the movement of the bat backward in preparation for a forward swing to strike the ball
Common misconception
Pupils often try to hit the ball too hard or take their eyes off the ball by focusing too much on the target.
Ensure pupils focus on control rather than power when batting and encourage then to keep their eyes on the ball until they have hit it.
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Equipment
4-6 batting Tees, 1 ball per pupils, rounders/ Danish longball bats/tennis rackets, a stack of cones and hoops
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
