Long Barrier Fielding Challenge
Students practice the long barrier technique for stopping rolling balls and develop quick, accurate return throws
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Students practice the long barrier technique for stopping rolling balls and develop quick, accurate return throws
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
1 per pair (15-16 balls)
Cones for markers
20-30 for line marking
Cones
As needed
Cricket balls (soft)
15 (1 per pair)
Cones for spacing
10-15
Cricket balls
As needed
Balls (tennis balls or soft cricket balls)
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Cones for lane marking
8-10
Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Interactive
Progressive
Engaging
Challenging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Individual Practice
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Catching
Body Control
Agility
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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