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Beat the Call (Scatterball)

Realistic rounders fielding game where fielding team retrieves scattered ball and returns to base while runner attempts to circle bases scoring points based on distance achieved

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About This Activity

Realistic rounders fielding game where fielding team retrieves scattered ball and returns to base while runner attempts to circle bases scoring points based on distance achieved

Quick Info

high
20
Minimum 25m x 25m for diamond plus run-off space; ideal 30m x 30m outdoor or full sports hall

Equipment Required

Rounders Posts and Bases

4 posts (one for each base) or 8 if using full post sets

Rounders balls or tennis balls

3-5 for quick resets

Bibs

Half class (10-15) for team identification

Cones

20-30 for marking boundaries if needed

Scoreboard or paper for tracking

1 for recording team scores

Whistle

1 for teacher

Tennis Balls

As needed

Scorecards

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Fun

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Skills

Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Sportsmanship

Intensity

High Intensity

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather