Five Ball Batting Challenge
Structured batting practice where students attempt to hit 5 consecutive good balls while others take specific fielding roles
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About This Activity
Structured batting practice where students attempt to hit 5 consecutive good balls while others take specific fielding roles
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
24
Multiple 8m x 8m areas for groups of four
Equipment Required
Tennis rackets or rounders bats
1 per group of 4
Tennis Balls
1 per group of 4
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Batting
Coordination
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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