Mini Rounders Fielding Focus
Small-sided rounders game emphasising fielding technique application and tactical positioning
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About This Activity
Small-sided rounders game emphasising fielding technique application and tactical positioning
Quick Info
high
20
40m x 30m minimum for multiple pitches
Equipment Required
Rounders bats
5 per group of 10
Tennis Balls
1 per group plus spares
Cones for bases
12 per group (4 bases, bowling square, boundaries)
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Drill
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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