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Fielding Ground Balls Under Pressure with Back-up Support

Small group fielding practice where students field ground balls and return to appropriate base while batter runs, with back-up fielder covering overthrows

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About This Activity

Small group fielding practice where students field ground balls and return to appropriate base while batter runs, with back-up fielder covering overthrows

Quick Info

moderate
25
Each station requires approximately 20m x 20m, multiply by number of stations needed (typically 5-7 stations for class of 30)

Equipment Required

Rounders bats

1 per group (5-7 for typical class)

Tennis balls or rounders balls

2-3 per group plus 5-6 spares (20-25 total for class)

Base markers

4 per group (home, first, second, fourth) - 20-28 for class

Marker cones for deep positions

3 per group (marking deep fielding starts) - 15-21 for class

Measuring tape

1-2 for teacher to verify distances

Rounders Equipment

As needed

Tennis Balls

As needed

Markers

As needed

Dish Cones

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Values

Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation

Features

Engaging
Fun
Challenging

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather