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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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
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