Teamwork Foundations
Striking & Fielding
•Reception
•6 Lessons
This unit gently introduces Reception students to the foundational skills of striking and fielding through cooperative play and shared problem-solving. The emphasis is on working together, communicating effectively, and building confidence with ball-handling skills before competitive elements are introduced. Through progressive skill-building, students develop both technical abilities and social skills essential for future team games.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we work together to strike a ball and field it safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop basic striking skills using a tee
- • To understand the concept of running to score runs
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we become ball-catching heroes who are always ready to catch?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop ball-stopping skills using hands and body positioning
- • To understand when and how to move to catch a ball effectively
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use both hands equally well to roll a ball accurately at a target?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop underarm rolling technique with both dominant and non-dominant hands
- • To improve accuracy when aiming at targets of different sizes
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together to score runs and communicate effectively?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate underarm throwing technique with opposite foot forward
- • To understand and practice calling for runs with a partner
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we make smart decisions about when to run and when to stay safe when batting?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop chasing and retrieving skills with improved accuracy
- • To make informed decisions about when to run and when to stay when batting
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together as a fielding team to stop the ball reaching the boundary?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop accurate bowling techniques using both underarm and overarm actions
- • Learn effective wicket keeping stance and positioning