Mini Rounders
Small-sided rounders game in groups of four focusing on batting, bowling, and fielding skills
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About This Activity
Small-sided rounders game in groups of four focusing on batting, bowling, and fielding skills
Quick Info
15 mins
moderate
20
15m x 15m per group (minimum 4 groups)
Equipment Required
Rounders bats
1 per group (6-8 total)
Tennis Balls
1 per group (6-8 total)
Cones
6 per group (36-48 total)
Hoops
1 per group (6-8 total)
bat
As needed
Ball
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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