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- Year 7
Officiating your own small sided rounders games
I can set up a rounders pitch and officiate a game of rounders using agreed basic rules of rounders in a safe way.
- Year 7
Officiating your own small sided rounders games
I can set up a rounders pitch and officiate a game of rounders using agreed basic rules of rounders in a safe way.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Officiating your own small sided rounders games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 physical education lesson on: Officiating your own small sided rounders games, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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
