One-Handed Swooping Pickup
Partner drill developing smooth one-handed ground fielding technique with immediate throwing
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About This Activity
Partner drill developing smooth one-handed ground fielding technique with immediate throwing
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 20m for 10 pairs
Equipment Required
Rounders balls
1 per pair (15)
Cones or markers
2 per pair for starting lines
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Catching
Agility
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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