Tactical Hitting Practice
Students practice hitting balls away from fielders while developing tactical decision-making skills
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Students practice hitting balls away from fielders while developing tactical decision-making skills
Quick Info
moderate
20
20m x 20m for class of 30
Equipment Required
Soft balls
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Cones
4-8 for boundaries
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Striking & Fielding
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Batting
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Racquets Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Batting Decision MakerSmall groups practice batting with emphasis on making smart decisions about when to run
- Team Fielding Circuit ChallengeTeams coordinate to collect balls and complete passing sequences while batsmen accumulate runs, combining individual skills with team tactics
- Partner Rolling Accuracy ChallengePairs practice rolling balls accurately to each other at varying distances
- Backing Up Fielding DrillPartners practice communication and backing up while fielding rolling balls
- Ball Handling Skills CircuitProgressive ball handling activities to develop fundamental catching, throwing, and manipulation skills12 min
- Chase and Throw BackFundamental fielding drill where children practice chasing, retrieving and accurately throwing balls back to teammates
- Fielding Team TalkTeams practice clear communication and ball-sharing sequences to develop collaborative fielding skills
- Long Barrier Fielding DrillPartners practice rolling balls and stopping them using long barrier technique12 min