Rounders with Role Rotation
Small-sided rounders games where all students rotate positions every 6 balls, experiencing all team roles with modified scoring system that encourages tactical decision-making
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Small-sided rounders games where all students rotate positions every 6 balls, experiencing all team roles with modified scoring system that encourages tactical decision-making
Quick Info
high
28
Two complete pitches side by side: each pitch minimum 25m x 25m, total space approximately 60m x 30m
Equipment Required
Rounders bases or posts
8 (4 per pitch)
Rounders bats
2 (1 per pitch)
Tennis balls or rounders balls
4 (2 per pitch plus spares)
Cones for boundary markers
20-24
Coloured Bibs
32 (4 teams, 8 players each, 2 colours per game)
Whiteboard/clipboard
2 (1 per pitch for score keeping)
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Cones
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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