Racing Rounders
Fast-paced batting and fielding game where batters race around bases while fielders work as a team
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About This Activity
Fast-paced batting and fielding game where batters race around bases while fielders work as a team
Quick Info
12 mins
high
15
45m x 15m for 3 simultaneous games
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
3 (1 per game)
Cone markers
15 (5 per game area)
Base markers
6 (2 per game)
Coloured Bibs
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Boundary Markers
As needed
Rounders balls
As needed
Scoring materials
As needed
Cones
25 (5 per diamond for 5 groups)
Rounders bats
2 (one per team)
Team bibs
16 (2 colours)
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Ball Skills
Rounders
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Batting
Coordination
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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