Backstop and Base Coordination Under Pressure

Small group practice developing rapid coordination between backstop and base fielders when batter misses the ball

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Small group practice developing rapid coordination between backstop and base fielders when batter misses the ball

Quick Info

moderate

Each station requires approximately 15m x 15m, multiply by number of stations needed

Equipment Required

Tennis balls or rounders balls

1 per group (5-6 for class of 30), plus 3-4 spares

Base markers

3 per group (home, first, fourth) - 15-18 for class of 30

Marker cones

1 per group for bowling position - 5-6 for class

Measuring tape

1-2 for teacher to verify distances

Rounders bat

1 per group (5-6 for class) - optional for batter to hold

Tennis Balls

As needed

Markers

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Rounders Equipment

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive

Engaging

Challenging

Skills

Throwing

Team Play

Decision Making

Coordination

Values

Teamwork

Communication

Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather