Strategic Fielding with Deep Positioning
Groups practice advanced fielding strategies with deep positioning, backing-up, and strategic communication
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Groups practice advanced fielding strategies with deep positioning, backing-up, and strategic communication
Quick Info
moderate
24
30m x 30m
Equipment Required
Rounders balls
1 per group (5 balls)
Base markers
4 per group (20 total)
Bibs/team identifiers
6 per group for role identification
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Markers
As needed
Bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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