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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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
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