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- Year 10
Game play and review of others' performance
I can observe softball techniques and suggest ways to improve performance.
- Year 10
Game play and review of others' performance
I can observe softball techniques and suggest ways to improve performance.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: tagging a runner with the ball while they are between bases gets them out.
- Think: assessing the risk and reward of running between bases before deciding to run can help you avoid getting out.
- Think: carefully consider the vocabulary used to feedback to others to improve performance.
- Feel: valuing the impact others can have on performance helps you to become more open to constructive feedback.
- Connect: working collaboratively as a team greatly increases the chance of success.
Keywords
Tagging - when a fielder touches a runner with the ball while the runner is off a base, in order to get them out
Feedback - information given to someone about their performance to help them understand what they did well and what they could improve
Improvement - make something better over time through practice, feedback or effort
Common misconception
Pupils who are more experienced may ignore the contribution of less able pupils, or even belittle or berate them when they don't contribute well to the team.
Encourage pupils to use their knowledge to offer feedback which can help bring about an improvement, emphasising that in team games, an individual cannot and should not perform all roles or carry the team.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Game play and review of others' performance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Game play and review of others' performance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
bases, cones, softballs, bat
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
