Racing Rounders with Strategic Fielding
Fast-paced rounders variant emphasising tactical fielding strategies while maintaining exciting batting challenges
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About This Activity
Fast-paced rounders variant emphasising tactical fielding strategies while maintaining exciting batting challenges
Quick Info
high
24
30m x 30m minimum for multiple pitches
Equipment Required
Rounders bats
2-4 depending on groups
Rounders balls
2-4 depending on groups
Base markers
16-32 (4 per pitch)
Boundary Markers
20-40 cones
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Markers
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Striking
Tactics
Running
Team Play
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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