Strategic Fielding Challenge
Team-based fielding challenge combining tactical positioning with one-handed fielding skills
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About This Activity
Team-based fielding challenge combining tactical positioning with one-handed fielding skills
Quick Info
moderate
20
25m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Rounders tees
4
Rounders balls
12 (3 per group)
Base markers
8 (2 per group)
Boundary cones
16-20
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Markers
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Rounders ball
2-3 balls
Rounders posts/bases
4 posts
Coloured Bibs
2 sets of 15
Boundary Markers
8-10 cones
Rounders Posts and Bases
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
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