Officiating your own small sided rounders games
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can set up a rounders pitch and officiate a game of rounders using agreed basic rules of rounders in a safe way.
Key learning points
- Move: batting requires a combined swing and run motion, rather than waiting in case a no ball is called.
- Think: safety is a priority when setting up and officiating sport, a safe zone for waiting batters is essential.
- Think: rules must be agreed with all teams/players in advance to ensure games can be played fairly.
- Feel: it is important to show acceptance of umpiring decisions made by officials even when you disagree.
- Connect: umpires will make mistakes in the same way performers do but compassion must still be shown.
Keywords
Umpire - the official responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play and making decisions during a match
Rules - the official guidelines that explain how the game is played
Innings - a part of the game where one team bats and the other team fields. A full game usually has 2 innings
Common misconception
Pupils lack the confidence to make decisions, often worrying what their peers might say if they don't agree with a decision.
Provide pupils with reassurance that it is acceptable to make mistakes and ensure everyone in the group is respectful of decisions made by officials.
Teacher tip
You may choose to pair up pupils to umpire games until their gain confidence, and you could select pupils who need to develop their confidence to officiate rather than those who you know would already feel comfortable in taking on this role.
Equipment
4-5 rounders balls (or alternative), rounders bats, bases, cones, stumps or alternative for 2 pitches
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.If a batter reaches 3rd base, how many rounders do they score?
Q2.How do fielders help batters to find space and score a rounder?
Q3.Which is most important when hitting the ball into space?
Q4.Which foot does the batter push off when making contact with the ball?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What must batters do as soon as they have either hit or attempted to hit the ball?
Q2.What should we always aim to show when an umpire makes a mistake in a game?
Q3.Where should the batters be standing when they are waiting to bat in a rounders game?
Q4.To ensure that a batter cannot run on to the next base, who can the fielders always send the ball back to when this person is in their box?
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