Tactical Doubling Up Positioning Drill
Strategic fielding drill teaching players to cover multiple positions efficiently to maximise team defensive coverage
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About This Activity
Strategic fielding drill teaching players to cover multiple positions efficiently to maximise team defensive coverage
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 25m per pitch
Equipment Required
Base markers or cones
16 (4 bases x 4 groups)
Rounders balls
4 (1 per group)
Rounders bats
4 (1 per group)
Team bibs
32 (for team identification)
Dish Cones
As needed
Rounders Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
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