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Multi-Base Communication and Backing-Up Drill

Advanced fielding drill where students practice throwing accurately to multiple bases under pressure while developing communication systems and backing-up coordination across all fielding positions

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About This Activity

Advanced fielding drill where students practice throwing accurately to multiple bases under pressure while developing communication systems and backing-up coordination across all fielding positions

Quick Info

moderate
24
Each group needs approximately 25m x 25m for diamond plus backing-up space. Total for class: 50m x 40m minimum

Equipment Required

Tennis Balls

1 per group (6 for class of 36)

Base markers (cones or hoops)

4 per group (24 total for class)

Bibs or bands

Optional - to identify different positions

Sun Markers

As needed

Bibs

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Rounders

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required
Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Coordination

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather