Missed Ball Response Drill
Tactical practice for fielding team responses when batters miss the ball completely
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About This Activity
Tactical practice for fielding team responses when batters miss the ball completely
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 25m minimum for multiple groups
Equipment Required
Rounders balls
6-8
Base markers
12-16 (3-4 diamonds)
Rounders bats
3-4
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Teaching Focus
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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