Key Stage 1 Striking & Fielding

9 Units · 58 Lessons · 173 Activities

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Competitive game where batter scores runs while fielder tries to stump all cones to stop scoring
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Two strikers hit balls and run to score while two fielders work together to return balls to stop them
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Progressive catching challenge where pairs catch 3, then swap, catch 2, swap, catch 1, swap and sit down
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Teams race through cone courses switching balls between hands to develop ambidextrous skills
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A dynamic warm-up activity where children move balls between paired cones using both hands to develop ambidextrous skills.
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Partners practice communication and backing up while fielding rolling balls
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Teams race to collect balls and place them accurately on cone targets
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Free-play arena where students apply all learned skills with multiple balls in dynamic environment
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Individual practice stations developing basic ball manipulation and control skills
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Progressive ball handling activities to develop fundamental catching, throwing, and manipulation skills
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Groups of 3 practice ball interception with two players passing and one fielder trying to intercept
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Children roll balls around the area while staying behind them, developing space awareness and ball control.
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Progressive circuit of fundamental ball handling skills including rolling, catching, bouncing and control
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Progressive ball skills practice in pairs developing throwing, catching and underarm bowling techniques
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Teams compete to transfer balls between cones using proper two-handed technique
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Teams compete to push balloon over line using correct positioning and two-handed technique
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Small group game where one batter strikes against three fielders
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Small groups practice batting with emphasis on making smart decisions about when to run
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Team game where students roll balls to knock down opponent's cone 'battleships' using accurate rolling technique
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Groups of three compete to retrieve balls in a fun, fast-paced racing format
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Runners try to beat the ball being thrown around a diamond of bases by fielders
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Fast-paced striking and fielding game where fielders race to collect and return balls before batsmen can make their ground
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Individual challenge where students throw beanbags up and catch them before they hit the ground
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Batters hit from tee trying to score past fielding line while fielders practice backing up and communication
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