First Bounce Fielding Technique
Partners practice retrieving balls and throwing with controlled single bounce for accuracy
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About This Activity
Partners practice retrieving balls and throwing with controlled single bounce for accuracy
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Rounders balls
15 (1 per pair)
Distance markers
Optional
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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